Visa Requirements
Visa is a form of permit or a piece of document for a foreigner to transit or enter or stay in that particular country. Visa is a very useful document and can be considered as a proof of identity as well. Although, one should remember that visa does not guarantee or does not permit you entry in any foreign country. This decision is made by the respective immigration office or by the embassy of that respective country for that you need to get a passports of that country, to get an entry into the country of your choice. In many countries, it is mandatory for the travelers to have atleast six months of validity remaining on their passport. Every country has various visa requirements depending on their rules and regulations. The up-to-date visa requirements of the particular country can be obtained from the countries embassy. The government of your home country can not intervene or help you get a visa from the foreign embassy, and that solely depends on the jurisdiction of the concerned authority.
Valid passport (passport application) of the home country is the first and foremost requirement in getting a visa. The other documents are a demand draft for the fees of the visa and other charges as applicable. You also need residential address proof and other documents as per the type of visa that you decide to apply for. There are different types of visas that are available and you can apply for any one of them depending on your need.
Tourist Visa: For people who love to travel and explore different countries and travel a lot, the tourist visa is the best option. This is a multi-entry visa and is specially granted for the purpose of tourism. No specific requirements of documents as such, but travel tickets and booking documents would do.
Transit Visa: If you intend to “pass” through a country on your way to the desired destination then you can apply for transit visa of that country. Transit visas have a validity period of around 15-20 days. Transit visas, are generally hassle free to obtain and the documents required will be age proof, nationality proof and the purpose for transit proof.
Business Visa: Business Visa is granted to professional people who are going to foreign country for some official purpose. To obtain this visa, you need to provide all the official documents as well as other documents which prove that the sole reason to visit the country is business. The validity of this type of visa can vary depending on the need of the person. Business visas, as the name suggests are very helpful for business men and other professionals.
Students Visa: Student Visa scheme offer visas at low rates and also gives some benefits on them. Such type of visa is generally acquired by students studying in foreign countries. Students Visa is usually valid for one year, but the validity can be increased depending on the duration of the course. College admission confirmation letter or college identity card or scholarship details are required to apply for this visa.
Conference Visa: Conference Visas are provided to foreign delegates coming to country on purpose of some conference, meeting or some exhibition. Conference visas have a validity period as per the requirement of the applicant. The required details of the conference and other documents which prove your credentials will be required.
Religious Missionary Visas: Religious missionaries are granted single entry visa and the visa is valid for the stipulated time period as per the norms of the concerned government. Countries usually deny visa to religious writers or religious preachers who have hurt religious sentiments of the local people or who have the potential to arouse religious passion in the people.
Journalist Visa: As the name suggests, this visa is tailor made for journalists and photographers who travel to many countries in order to cover the latest news, tragedy or even sporting events. The validity of this kind of visa is approximately three months.
Employment Visa: Employment visas are granted, when all the required documents like salary slip or the offer letter from the company or the employment contract details are provided to the respective embassy. The visa is initially issued for one year, but can be extended. The spouse and children of the employee can avail the facility of coterminous visa.