Check Your Eligibility
Tourist/Visitor Visa
Check Your Eligibility
Tourist/Visitor Visa
With a visiting visa, what can I do?
Here are the activities that I can do while having a visitor visa-
- Tourism
- Visiting relatives
- Attending business activities like conference
- Visiting family and friends
- Medical treatment
- Taking part in short-term training
- Job Search ( In some Countries)
You can not work or study while holding a temporary visiting visa. You need another visa category for work and study in a foreign country.
Things to know about the visitor visa-
- Hassle-free
- You can obtain easily
- Genuine reason for travel
- Proof of funds
- A visa interview might be held
- Biometrics might be required
- Granted for 3 to 6 months
Types of visitor visa
There are different kinds of visitor visas available depending on travel purposes (tourism, visiting family/friends, business, or transit). Each country has its own eligibility criteria and application process.
Processing time for a Tourist/Visitor visa
The processing time for a tourist/visitor visa depends on the country which offers you the visa. It also depends on the candidate’s nationality.
Documents required for Tourist/Visitor visa
Basic document requirements:
- Health certificate
- Financial documents
- Character certificate
- Insurance
- Proof of accomodation
Other document requirements:
- Fill visa application form completely
- Photograph
- Valid passport
- Valid passport bio page photocopy
- Copy of your wo way ticket
- Bank statement to show your funds
- Invitation letter from sponsor
- Financial statement of sponsor
- Passport photocopy of sponsor
- Marriage certificate, if you are married to foreign national
- Proof of funds
Standard procedure to get a visitor visa
The standard procedure to get a tourist/visitor visa for many countries is-
- Fill the application form
- Pay the application fee
- Schedule a appointment at the embassy for visa interview
- Attend the interview at the embassy on assigned date and time
Processing time for tourist/visitor visas
Here we get to know about that how much processing time a tourist/visitor visa can take-
- Australia- It takes 2-4 weeks from the date of submitting the visa application
- Canada- Canada visitor visa takes maximum of 15 days from the date of submitting the visa application
- USA- It takes somewhere 3-5 weeks to process the application
- UK- You can expect a decision within 3 weeks of attending the appointment at the visa application centre
- New Zealand- Processing time for New Zealand depends on the workload, the majority of visa applications are cleared within 3 months.
Based on the countries here is the cost to apply for tourist/visitor visa-
- Australia tourist visa- AUD 145
- Canada tourist visa- CAD 100
- US tourist visa- USD 160
- UK standard tourist visa- 95 EURO
- New zealand tourist visa- USD 57
A business visa has different eligibility criteria which depends on the country. Here are certain documents list which is generally required to apply for tourist/visitor visa–
- A valid passport
- Travel itinerary
- Academic credentials
- Business and professional credentials
- Show proof that you will return back to your home country when your trip ends
- Proof of adequate financial resources
- Application form duly filled and signed
- Copy of fee paid for the visa application
How ECI Consultants Can Help You?
- Profile Evaluation: We check your particular profile history with the criteria for visa eligibility and advise you as to which visas you need to apply for.
- Obtaining documents: Assist you in gathering the paperwork required to apply for a visa.
- professional direction: We are always here to help you, whether it be with interview preparation, French/English classes, working samples for resumes and cover letters, or help with application forms, medical clearance certificates, or police clearance certificates.
- Dedicated Case Officer: Throughout the process, we provide you with individualised support and serve as the company’s primary point of contact.
- Post-Landing Services: After you’ve gotten your visa, we assist you in settling down in the nation. These services are specially tailored to meet your needs. With ECI Consultants, you can anticipate a one-stop solution for all of your visa needs, including profile evaluation, documentation, application preparation, and post-visa services.
How many times can a visit visa be extended?
That will depend on the nation you are visiting. Generally speaking, a visiting visa can only be renewed temporarily and for unavoidable circumstances.