Visitor Visa

• The visa is intended for people who wish to make a short visit to a new country for the purpose of vacation, meeting family members or to undergo a medical procedure.
• he Visitor visa process is generally hassled free and easily obtained by applicants who show a genuine reason for travel or have made an international trip before.
• Most visitor visa applicants are required to show that they have sufficient funds for supporting themselves in their destination country and that they have arranged for proper accommodation while living on a visitor visa.
• The applicants for visitor visas are asked to submit documents to validate their application. With the exception of USA, most countries do not ask for the applicant to be present for an interview.
• Biometric testing of the applicant is done by most countries when issuing a visitor visa.
• The visitor visa is typically given for a period ranging from three to six months based on the country to which they are applying.

Visitor Visa for few countries

• Australia
• Canada
• USA
• United Kingdom
• New Zealand

Australia Visitor Visa Requirements

Australian Visitor Visa (Sub Class 600) allows traveling on visitor visa on purpose of

• Visit,
• Business, or
• Visiting a family member.

The stay can be for 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. The processing times can be from 15 days to 1 month provided with required documents.

Canada Visitor Visa Process

There are 2 ways to apply for Canada Visitor Visa. One is through online and the other is through the paper. Visitors to Canada can be for 3 purposes.

• Visit Canada on a holiday
• Visit Canada for a business
• Visit family living in Canada.

Requirements

• One can be granted a Visitor’s Visa if the intention of Visit is genuinely expressed to the officer.
• Demonstrate sufficiency of funds to stay in Canada for the time of stay.
• Demonstrate the intention to return home after the mentioned time of stay.
• No intention to study or work unless or otherwise mentioned.
• No record of criminal offenses
• Be able to provide any other documents upon request.
• Be healthy at the time of applying for the visa.

Check USA Visitor Visa guidelines

B-1, B-2 Visa allows visitors to travel to the United States. Generally, B-1 is for business purposes whereas, B-2 is for a pleasure trip or medical treatments in the USA.

Eligibility Criteria

• Prove genuine intention regarding the purpose of a visit which is temporary such as business, tourism or medical treatment.
• The visit is only for a specific period of time.
• Demonstrate the sufficiency of funds to meet the expenses while in the USA.
• Demonstrate that the visitor has a residence other than the USA which is bounded by social and economic ties such as family, employment and that the return to the home country is undaunted.

Read Visitor Visa process for the United Kingdom

Candidates who wish to visit the UK must be purposeful for below reasons.

• Visit family on a holiday or vacation
• Business purpose
• Medical treatment

Eligibility Criteria

•  Intend to leave the UK at the end of the visit.
• Demonstrate the self-sufficiency of funds to sustain in the UK during the time of visit.
• Demonstrate the proof of business or activities intends to do in the UK complying with Visitor Rules

Apply for Visitor Visa for New Zealand

Visitor Visa New Zealand  allows one to visit the country for different reasons as mentioned below.

• To visit family and friends.
• Tourism, sports, or adventurous activity.
• Study for not more than 3 months.
•  Visit spouse accompanied by dependent children aged 19 and below

Eligibility Criteria

• Proof of identity
•  Good health condition
• Good character and conduct certificate
• Genuinely meet the requirements on Visa
• Demonstrate the sufficiency of funds during the stay or sponsored by someone in New Zealand
• Show the proof of travel back ticket after the end of the visit.