APPLY FOR A VISA

There are different types of Visas that are available based on your requirement and purpose of travel overseas such as Student Visa, Work Visa, Investor Visa, Business Visa, Dependent Visa, and Visitor Visa, etc. 

The documents required for a Visa interview will depend on the nation and type of Visa that you are applying to. The documents that are most commonly required are:

• Original Passport with a minimum of 6 months of validity after arrival to the overseas nation
• All expired Passports
• 1 photograph both hard and digital copy as per the specification
• The Visa application confirmation page stamped at the VAC
• A valid receipt of Visa fee payment
• Printout of appointment letter for the Visa interview

Supporting documents required for a Visa interview

The idea of supporting documents is to verify –

• Legality
• Validity
• Illegal history, if any
• Monetary affordability;
• Intention to return to home country

The Visa processing times are variable depending on the category of Visa and your location. It can take around a few weeks to some months.

The cost of the Visa is variable depending on the category of Visa and your location. It can cost around a few hundreds of dollars to some thousands of dollars.

Below are the general guidelines for a Visa application:

• Identify the type of Visa that you require
• Identify the authorized place for Visa application (Embassy/Consulate)
• Find out the most appropriate time for filing the application
• Book an appointment for the Visa interview
• Fill the Visa application form
• Collate the necessary documents
• Attend the interview for the Visa
• Pay the required Visa fee
• Wait for the decision on your Visa application

By the term ‘visa’ is meant an entry permit for a short and temporary visit that must not be more than 90 days in duration.