Going through a visa process is as confusing as deciding the kind of visa you would be required to enter a country. That’s why we have decided to talk in detail about the five most common types of visa in the world so that you can have successful international travel and engagement.
Types of visas
Tourist visa
These visas allow travellers to enter a country for the purpose of tourism or to meet their family residing in the concerned country.
Transit visa
These visas are required if travellers are stopping over in one country en route to their final destination. You need to get this visa if you are required to leave the airport territory to catch your next flight.
Business visa
These visas permit the travellers to engage in business meetings, conferences or deals. However, you will not be allowed to take up any paid work assignments in the destination country.
Work visa
These visas allow the travellers to take up paid work and reside in the destination country for a pre-decided period of time.
Student visa
These visas allow travellers to study at a university or college in the destination country.
Documents required
Tourist visa
- Passport (Minimum 6-month validity)
- Filled tourist visa application form
- Two passport-size recent photos
- Employment proof/Business proof
- Proof of accommodation
- Return tickets
- Travel insurance
- Proof of funds
Business visa
- Filled business visa application form
- Passport
- Business letter of invitation from the host company
- Business letter of intent covering details of your business activity, number of days you will be staying etc.
- Return tickets
Student visa
- Filled student visa application form
- Passport
- Proof of admission
- Proof of fund
- Civil documents (CV, birth certificate, etc.)
- International student health insurance
Work visa
- Filled work visa application form
- Passport
- Work contract
- Work experience and CV
- Health insurance
Transit Visa
- Filled transit visa application form
- Passport
- Visa of your destination country
- Tickets to your destination country
- Proof of funds
Note: These are the most common documents required for each visa type, and they may vary depending on the applicants and the country they are applying for.
How to get these visas
Online
This is the simplest way to get a visa without having to travel to an embassy or consulate of the concerned country and filling the form manually.
Visa on arrival
If you’re visiting a country that allows a visa on arrival , make sure you have all the required documents so that you don’t end up returning to your home country.
Embassy/Consulate
Applying through an embassy/consulate is usually a lengthy process and is only advised if the concerned country doesn’t have an online or visa on arrival facility.
Please note that the process of getting a visa also depends upon the nationality of the travellers, and not every country has these three options. Travellers planning to travel to Europe and need guidance with the Schengen visa process can read our detailed blog on the same.
Going through a visa process is as confusing as deciding the kind of visa you would be required to enter a country. That’s why we have decided to talk in detail about the five most common types of visa in the world so that you can have successful international travel and engagement.
