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When will I require a visa?

When you’ll require a visa is determined by where you want to go. If your home country and the country to which you intend to visit have a visa agreement, you will most likely not need to apply for a visa ahead of time. If your home country does not have a visa agreement with your planned destination, you will need to apply for a visa before departure.

Why do I require a visa in order to travel?

If you want to travel to a country that does not have a visa regime similar to your own, you’ll need a visa.

Many nations have visa regulations and agreements that allow inhabitants of those countries to travel freely between them without requiring a visa.

What is a visa policy and how does it work?

A country’s visa policy is a set of rules that determines who is allowed and who is not allowed to enter the country. The policy may allow passport holders from one nation to enter without a visa, but not those from another. The majority of visa rules are bilateral, meaning that two countries will enable their nationals to travel visa-free, however this is not always the case. When it comes to setting visa policies, there are no hard and fast laws. However, diplomatic links with the other country, the history of illegal immigration from the country, and cost and tourism factors are some determining factors.

What are the reasons for visa restrictions in certain countries?

Visa limitations are in place to keep track of and control the flow of visitors in and out of a nation, as well as to prevent illegal immigration and other criminal activity. By requiring travelers to apply for a visa, the authorities are able to thoroughly scrutinize potential visitors. Individuals may, for example, attempt to migrate to a country with superior economic chances in order to work there illegally.

What are the different types of Visas?

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.

Let us look at each visa in detail:

Visitor visa

Visitor visas are non-immigrant visas that an individual must apply for if they wish to enter a country temporarily for business, tourism or for transiting through a country while on journey by air or ship.

Student visa

A student visa is issued to students enrolled at qualified educational institutions in foreign countries. Student visas are non-immigrant visas. Students who wish to pursue higher education in another country must obtain a student visa to study in that country.

Most countries issue student visas for foreign students to attend school within their borders. To obtain a visa, the student must first be enrolled at a college or university in that country.

Work visa

Work visa allows you to enter a foreign country and work there for a fixed period of time. Different countries may have different procedures and eligibility requirements for work permit visas. These visas are issued either on temporary or permanent basis. A temporary work visa is valid only for a fixed period of time after which it has to be renewed if the visa holder has to extend his visa. Generally, the employer applies for a work permit visa. the employer will apply to the immigration authority of a particular country for approval of the visa.

Dependent visa

A Dependent visa is a type of Visa that permits the spouses and kids to travel to an overseas nation for the purpose of accompanying/joining the family member with a corresponding Visa.

With a dependent visa, the dependents of a lawful migrant to a country such as spouse, dependent children or parents can enter and stay in the country. Such dependents can apply for a visa to join the migrant in the country.

Investor visa

Investor visa is offered by countries to encourage people with a proven business track record and a genuine intent in developing a business overseas to invest in their country. This can be either a new business venture or buying an existing overseas business.

Australia and Canada have an Immigrant Investor Programs. The USP of such programs in these countries are that they offer the option of having an alternate residency status while continuing to manage already existing business.

The Immigrant Investor Programs seek to attract potential immigrant investors who have enough personal net worth and managerial experience. A qualifying business under this program is any business except for those that operate with the purpose of gaining interest or capital gains.

Every country that offers an investor visa has its own set of requirements and eligibility criteria.

Business visa

Government authorities in countries issue business visas to travelers who wish to conduct business activities and meetings that are not related to employment in that country. A business visa allows the holder to:

• Attend meetings

• Business events/conferences

• Investigate business opportunities and ventures

What are the required documents for the Visa interview?

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

Let us look at the documents required for visa interviews for important countries:

United States

• Application Form DS-160 Confirmation Page

• Valid passport;

• Previous passport(s), if any

• Color photo less than six months old that meet specific requirements

• Fee payment in cash

• Proof of finances (bank statements)

• Additional documents as required by your visa category or personal circumstances

United Kingdom

• Interview appointment confirmation

• Receipt to prove payment of visa fees

• Self-attested copy of the online application form

• Other relevant documents based on the type of visa

Canada

• Valid passport

• Documents verifying your identity

• Other documents relevant to your visa application

Germany

• Valid passport

• Completed visa application form

• Supporting documents that include proof of having healthcare insurance, passport photos, and other documents relevant to the visa you have applied for.

How long does it take to get a Visa?

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.

For the U.S, depending on your individual visa, the processing times differ widely. A temporary, non-immigrant visa can usually be processed much quicker than a permanent visa for immigrants. Your visa should be approved within a few days whether you’re visiting the United States for business or travel. Visas for immigrants, meanwhile, will take 3 to 5 weeks. In this period, you will know if your visa application is accepted or rejected.

For Canada, the application processing time is the period between the receipt of your visa application by IRCC and the final decision to grant your PR visa. The processing time varies for the different immigration programs that the country offers. So, how soon you will get your PR visa depends on the immigration program you have selected to apply for your PR visa.

The most popular immigration program is the Express Entry system which also has the fastest processing time. The average processing time for the PR visa in 2020 right from the filing of the application to getting the invitation to apply (ITA) from Canadian authorities is 6 months.

In the other popular immigration program – the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the process is almost like the Express Entry program. The only difference being the verification process takes a little longer, this can extend the processing time to about 12 months.

Visa subclass	Description	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
417	Working Holiday visa	14 days	34 days
457	Temporary Work (Skilled) visa	86 days	6 months
189	Skilled Independent visa	4 months	6 months
190	Skilled Nominated visa	4 months	7 months
489	Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visa (State/Territory Nominated visa classes)	5 months	7 months
186	Employer Nomination Scheme visa	8 months	9 months

For the Quebec skilled Workers Program (QSWP), a provincial immigration program run by the Quebec province, the processing time is between 12-16 months.

The processing time of the Canadian work permit is solely dependent on the completion of your application and the office at which you have applied. We have found that processing a Canadian Work Permit can take between 1-27 weeks.

Like work permits, Canadian study permit processing time relies largely on the country of residence of the applicant. A Canadian research permit can usually be processed for between 1-16 weeks.

For Australia, the PR visa takes about 12 to 18 months on average to be processed.

To ensure that your Australian PR visa application is processed on time do not submit an incomplete application. For the smooth processing of your application, make sure you meet the key requirements of the visa application process.

The processing time for other major visa categories are as under:

For the UK, you will hear the decision on your visa application within 3 weeks. This applies to most of the visa categories such as tourist, student or work visa.

How much does it cost to get a Visa?

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.

How do I apply for a Visa?

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

Which all Visa Categories are processed by infinigration? -i

Visa Category	Sub Category
Australia
Tourist Visa	Subclass – 600
Business Visa	Subclass – 600
Canada
Temperary Resident visa	Tourist visa
PRTD	Permanent Resident Travel Document
Student Visa	Student Visa
Work Visa	Work Visa with LMIA exemption
Student Dependent Visa	Open Work Permit
Work Dependent visa	Open work permiit
Permanent Reisdent visa	Spouse Visa/ PR dependent
The UK
Standard Visitor Visa	Tourist Visa
Standard Visitor Visa	Business Visa
Student Visa	Tier 4 General Student
Student Dependent Visa	Tier 4 Student Dependent visa
Work Visa	Tier 2 – General
Work Visa Depepndent	Tier 2 – General – Dependent
Dependent Visa	Sole Representative Dependent
The USA
Tourist	B2
Business	B1
Transit	C-1
Crew	D
Student	F1
Student Dependent	F2
Student(Vocatioanl Course)	M1
Student Dependent(Vocational)	M2
Internship	J1
Internship Dependent	J2
Work	H1B
Work Dependent	H4
Intra Transfer	L1A
Intra Transfer Dependent	L2
Regional Worker	R1
Regional Worker Dependent	R2

Which all Visa Categories are processed by infinigration? -ii

Germany
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa
Long stay – Employement	Employement Visa
Dependent Visa – Employement	family Reunion – Spouse/Child


Austria
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay –	Residence Permit
Belgium
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Dependent Visa	Dependent Visa
Czech Republic
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa
Denmark
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa
Finland
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa
Greece
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Hungary
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Ireland
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa

Which all Visa Categories are processed by infinigration? -iii

Italy
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa
Luxembourg
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa
Netherlands
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa
Norway
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Dependent Visa	Student Dependent visa
Poland
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa
Portugal
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Switzerland
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa
Spain
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa
Sweden
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Short Stay	Business Visa
Long Stay – Student	Student Visa

Which all Visa Categories are processed by infinigration? -iv

China
Short Stay	Tourist Visa
Long Stay – Work	Work Visa
Brazil	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Bangladesh	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Latvia	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Lithuania	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Malta	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Colombia	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Cyrus	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Dubai	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Egypt	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Georgia	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Hong Kong	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Indonesia	Short Stay Tourist Visa
India	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Japan	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Malaysia	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Morocco	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Nigeria	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Peru	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Philippines	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Russia	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Singapore	Short Stay Tourist Visa
South Africa	Short Stay Tourist Visa
South Korea	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Sri Lanka	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Taiwan	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Thailand	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Turkey	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Ukraine	Short Stay Tourist Visa
Vietnam	Short Stay Tourist Visa

What exactly is meant by ‘visa’?

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.

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