How to apply for Visa

Applying for Visa is very uncommon for many of us. It is not a difficult task however due to the lack of knowledge, most of the applicants struggle to do it and end up seeking the help of a consultant. Let us try to discuss here some of the basics in this regard.

What is Visa?

Visa is an endorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities, showing that a person has been granted official entry into or passage through a country.

Each country has its own rules and regulations to apply Visa. There are different types of Visas for each country. Listed below are the popular Visa types in every country. Some of the countries give Visa on arrival.

Types of Visa

Business Visa

Business Visa is very popular among business people to carry out their jobs such as meetings, conference and trainings. 

Student Visa

Student Visa is one of the popular visa where people go abroad for higher studies, to apply for student visa you will need to enroll in the accredited educational institution.

Work Visa

Explore the destination country while working, to apply for work visa you will need a sponsor letter from the employer.

Transit Visa

Transit Visa is for the passengers who are passing through the country to a destination outside that country.

Visitor Visa

Visitor Visa is required to the passengers who are visiting friends and family abroad and explore up to 9 months.

Documents required to apply for Visa

• Completed Application form
• Valid Passport
• Two forms of ID
• Recent 2 Passport size Photograph
• Application Fee

The above documents are compulsory for any type of Visa and may need to submit more documents depend on the Visa applying for. Once you submit the Visa documents it will take approximately 4 weeks to process, sometimes Visa will be granted in a day.

Procedures to apply for Visa

All the major countries in the world require biometric screening and may need to go for an interview at the embassy with all the relevant documents and Application fee. If you are applying for the first time or don’t have experience, it is always recommended to take the guidance of an experienced consultant or get in close touch with Visa office nearby. This will ensure that you preparation is complete and there is no last minute rework or tension.

Hope you now clear on basics and confident to apply for Visa either by yourself or by taking the help of a consultant.


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