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Visa categories available

• Tourist visa

  The most common short-stay category, used for sightseeing and visiting family or friends. Typically requires a passport, photo, itinerary, hotel bookings and proof of funds; some countries also require an interview and biometrics.

  When your destination offers no visa-free, VOA or e-Visa route for your passport.

• Business visa

  For meetings, negotiations, contract signing, after-sales service and short training. Usually requires an invitation letter from the host company plus a dispatch letter. It does not permit long-term employment.

  Short business trips that do not amount to taking up local employment.

• Transit visa / transit without visa

  Needed when connecting through a third country. Some places offer 24–240 hours of transit without visa (China 240 hours, Singapore 96-hour VFTF, Japan shore pass), usually requiring onward tickets and staying within a designated area.

  Long layovers, airport changes, or a short stopover en route.

• Work, study and residence permits

  For long-term work, study or residence. Usually requires sponsorship from an employer or school, qualifications, a police clearance certificate and a medical exam, plus residence registration after arrival.

  When staying longer than a visa-free or short-stay entry allows.

Standard documents

• 1Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with two blank pages
• 2Recent passport photo on a white background (35×45mm or as required)
• 3Return or onward flight booking
• 4Proof of accommodation for the whole stay
• 5Proof of funds covering the trip (3–6 months of bank statements, deposit certificate or payslips)
• 6Travel medical insurance for the whole trip (Schengen requires €30,000 minimum cover)
• 7Employment or enrolment letter with approved leave (stamped)
• 8Company registration or school certificate
• 9Household register / ID copies and property documents as supporting evidence

Application process

1. 1

   Step 1

   Identify the consulate with jurisdiction and book an appointment.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Prepare documents to the checklist, translating and legalising where needed.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Attend to lodge documents and biometrics, and interview if required.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Pay the fee, track progress and check the visa details when you collect your passport.

FAQ

Entry rules by passport