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

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:

Other document requirements:

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-

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.