Visitor Visas: All You Need to Know

The most popular and sought-after visitor visas and how to get them.

 

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Getting a visa to fly abroad doesn’t have to be a hassle if you know all the ins and outs. Here’s what you need to know about the different types of visitor visas, who can get them, how much it costs, and what documents you need.

 

What is a visit visa?

A visitor visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa that permits a person to reside in a particular country for a specified period of time.

Generally, a visitor visa allows a person to visit a country as a temporary visitor, either for short-term business purposes, to visit family or friends, or to travel as a tourist. Additionally, a visitor visa permits a person to travel overseas for medical purposes.

 

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What can I do on a visit visa?

Generally, activities permitted on a visit visa include – 

 

  • Tourism 
  • Vacationing 
  • Visiting relatives
  • Meeting up with friends
  • Attending a business conference 
  • Negotiating a business contract
  • Medical treatment
  • Holding consultations with business associate
  • Taking part in short-term training  

 

Work or study (unless a short recreational course of study as a hobby etc.) is not allowed while in a country on a temporary visitor visa. If you enter as a tourist/visitor, you will have to apply to get your status changed or switch to another visa category before you can work or study in a foreign country.

Things to know about the visitor visa – 

  • Usually hassle-free
  • Obtained easily
  • Must have a genuine reason for specific travel purpose
  • Proof of funds needed 
  • A visa interview might be held
  • Biometrics usually required
  • Might be granted for – three to six months

Different kinds of visitor visas are available, depending on the reason behind traveling to a particular country. Each of the countries have their own eligibility criteria and application process. 

Visitor visas can be classified based on the reason for travel – tourism, visiting family/friends, business, or transit. 

Additionally, the different types of visas available can be as per the number of entries allowed. A visit visa can be – single entry, double entry, or multiple entry.

Things to know about the visitor visa – 

  • Usually hassle-free
  • Obtained easily
  • Must have a genuine reason for specific travel purpose
  • Proof of funds needed 
  • A visa interview might be held
  • Biometrics usually required
  • Might be granted for – three to six months
Visitor Visa/Tourist Visa 

This type of visa is required by the host country purely for visiting and tourism purposes. Rules and regulations for this type of visa are normally found on the host country’s embassy or consulate website.

Business Visa

This visa is required by those planning to conduct business in the host country. It is useful for businessmen travelling for meetings in regard to negotiations, sales, and/or research purposes.

Work Visa/Employment Visa

Issued by the host country to allow the visitor to work legally in the country. The process of issuing this visa also differs from one country to another. Processing time for this visa can take anywhere from 10 days to 3 months.

Transit Visa

It is required by some countries emphasizing political security. Transit Visas are required when you land in a country but want to move further within a short period. These visas are generally only good for 3 days at most.

Single-Entry, Double-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas

These types of visas fall into all of the above categories. Single-entry means that you can only enter the country once. Double-entry means twice, and the multiple-entry visas allow you to enter as many times as you like during the valid period.

Sponsored Family Visitor Visa

This type of visa is issued to family members living outside the host country. It is recommended to avail this for visiting a citizen or permanent resident of the country you are visiting.

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