What is a Visitor Visa?
A visitor visa for any country is a kind of non immigrant visa permitting you to stay in a specific country for a certain period of time.
Generally, as a temporary visitor in a country, you can either attend short-term business activities, visit family/friends, or go as a tourist. A visitor visa also allows you to visit overseas for medical treatment.
What can I do on a Visitor Visa?
Generally, activities permitted on a visit visa:
- 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
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
What Documents are Required for a Tourist/Visitor Visa?
The basic requirements of the Tourist Visa are as follows:
- Health check-up
- Financial documents
- Certificates of your character
Insurance - Proof of accommodation
Other documents include:
- Completed and filled form of the visa application
- Upload photographs digitally per the specifications
- Your valid passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of intended departure from India
- Valid passport bio page photocopy
Copy of your two-way tickets that you have to submit at the time of your application - Latest bank statements as proof of sufficient funds
An invitation letter from the sponsor, family member, or friend residing overseas - Financial statement of the sponsor, family member, or friend
- Passport photocopy of the sponsor
- Marriage certificate, if you are married to a foreign national
In the case of minors, the marriage certificate and birth certificate of the parents - Proof of enough funds
- Invitation letter: If visiting relatives or friends, a letter of
- invitation from the relative or friend in Australia
- Hotel booking confirmation
How much does a visitor visa cost?
The visitor visa fee varies based on the country. For example:
Australian Visitor Visa - AUD 145
Canada Visitor Visa - CAD 100
US Tourist Visa - USD 160
UK Standard Visitor Visa - £95
New Zealand Tourist Visa - USD 57
Australian Visitor Visa - AUD 145
Canada Visitor Visa - CAD 100
US Tourist Visa - USD 160
UK Standard Visitor Visa - £95
New Zealand Tourist Visa - USD 57
How Truway Consultants Can Assist You with Visitor Visa.
We can guide you through the visa application process, helping you –
- Assess the type of visa to apply for
- Fast-track the visa procedure
- Get the documentation required
- Fill up the forms, as required
- Collect the supporting documentation
- Review the list of documents
- Verify with the document checklist
- Submit your visa application
- By providing complete business visa application support
- Preparing for you visa interview, if required
- Follow-up with the Consulate and keeping track of updates
