What is a visit visa?

A visitor visa for any country is a kind of nonimmigrant 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 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

Work or study (unless a short recreational course of study as a hobby etc.) is not allowed while in a country on a temporary visitor visa. If you enter as a tourist/visitor, you will have to apply to get your status changed or switch to another visa category before you can work or study in a foreign country.

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

How to apply for a visitor visa for business purposes?

  • A valid passport.
  • Travel itinerary that includes flight details and accommodation.
  • Academic credentials.
  • Business and professional credentials.
  • Evidence of your plan to return to the home country.
  • Proof of adequate financial resources.
  • Evidence of adequate insurance and medical examination.
  • Requisite application form duly filled and signed.
  • Copy of the fee paid for the visa application.

What Documents are Required for a Tourist/Visitor Visa?

  • 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

What is the standard procedure to get a visitor visa?

  • Fill in the visa application form of the electronic tourist visa.
  • Complete the payment of the fees for your visa application.
  • Schedule your appointment at the embassy for the visa interview.
  • Attend your visa interview at the embassy on the assigned date and time.

How much does a visitor visa cost?

  • 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

Processing time for tourist visas

  • Australia - Typical processing time for a 6-month-visitor-visa application to Australia is about 2 - 4 weeks from the date of submitting the visa application.
  • Canada - Ideal processing time for the Canada visitor visa application is a maximum of 15 days from the date of submitting the application.
  • USA - It can take anywhere from 3 - 5 weeks' time for processing the USA Visitor Visa. The visa application processing time for the US generally depends on the type of visa and the workload.
  • United Kingdom - Expect a decision within 3 weeks of attending the appointment at the visa application center when you are applying for a UK Standard Visitor Visa.
  • New Zealand - Again, the processing time for visitor visa applications depends on the workload. A majority of visa applications are cleared within three months.

Why Choose EEI?

  • 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

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