Are you planning to travel to foreign country for short stay? Whether to visit family/friends or to explore the famous destinations, visitor visa is the only option. All the countries have different visa category & different documents requirement. Kites Immigration expert advisors will guide you in which category of visitor visa you should apply & help you prepare the application documents.

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Australia

Australia has a ‘visitor favorite atmosphere’. Well, why would you step back from reaping the benefits out of its visitor favorite atmosphere in every aspect? You will need an Australia Visa to visit the country.

Australian Visa Types

There are various types and limitations of Australian visa. Here, are few of its types:

  • Tourist Visa Australia - Australian Tourist Visa is mostly required for the tourists, visiting the country for enjoying holidays, or also for meeting their family/friends/relatives.
  • Visitor Visa Australia - Obtaining a visa for Australia has never been that tough. All credits to the Government of Australia for having made all the provisions to procure the visa hassle-free. However, one needs to merely understand the visa types and their usage. The Australian Visitor visa has been designed to meet the requirements of the applicant. However, the visa can be obtained for three given purposes.
    1. For Short-term business purpose
    2. For Tourism, meeting family/friends
    3. For meeting a family who is sponsoring the visit
  • Temporary Activity Visa Australia - This type of permit is issued for individuals travelling to Australia to undertake in activities or work on a short term basis. The validity of the visa depends on based on the purpose; there are several streams such as religious activities, sports activities, super yacht, etc.
  • Australia Transit Visa - Another common kind of Australian visa issued is the Australia transit visa. It permits the holder to transit in the country for 72 hours. The rights permitted may differ but this type is generally issued when the holder has a flight ahead to another country which requires a stop in Australia.

Documents required for Australia Visa

  • Original passport
  • Colored photographs
  • Detailed cover letter
  • Proof of change of name (if applicable)
  • Proof of financial funds
  • Invitation letter (if visiting a friend)
  • Proof of you returning home
  • Character documents - PCC (Police Clearance Certificate)
  • Income Tax Returns proof
  • Proof of identification - PAN card, Adhaar card 

Canada Visa

Known to have the friendliest people on the planet, and the most educated country in the world, Canada is quite a remarkable place. Covering over 9 million square kilometers, Canada is the world’s second largest country. Whatever the purpose of your visit, as an Indian citizen, you need a Canada visa to enter the country.

Canada visa types

Canadian visas can be categorized into Temporary, and Permanent Visa. The temporary resident Canada visa types can be mainly classified into the following

  • Visitor visa / Temporary resident visa (TRV) - Anyone who is visiting the country for tourism, family or business related purposes are granted temporary resident status. These are issued normally for 6 months. They are of two types-
    1. Canada Tourist Visa - This type is required by an individual whose sole purpose of the visit is tourism. Be it visiting family members/friends, or to explore the country, or any other tourist activities, you require a tourist visa.
    2. Canada Business Visa - If you are planning to visit Canada to implement or expand a business, to attend business meetings/conferences, to venture possible business plans, as long as your main agenda is professional activities, you require a business visa.

Documents required for Canada visa

  • A Valid passport
  • Photographs
  • Filled and signed application forms
  • NOC from employer/leave sanction from school/college
  • Travel itinerary
  • Proof of financial means
  • Proof that you will return to your home country
  • Identity and Civil Status Documents
  • Police clearances to show no criminal records (if requested).
  • Medical certificate to prove that you have no chronic disease (if requested).
  • A covering letter stating your purpose, motive, and duration of the travel.
  • Letter of support/invitation to Canada.

New Zealand Visa

New Zealand is a beautiful country that is comprised of North and South major islands and numerous smaller islands. A New Zealand visa has much more to offer than this aesthetic natural beauty to foreigners. It is an ideal country for business and residence as well.

New Zealand Visa Types

There are different kinds of visas that are classified based on the purpose of the visit, the duration of stay, and certain other factors. The common types of the visa as given as follows:

  • Tourist visa: At the time when you are visiting New Zealand for tourism, in order to tour the country you will require a permit which is termed as a tourist visa. The validity of the visa will vary
  • Visitor visa: A visitor visa acquired when you are visiting a family member or friend in the country. The validity for a visitor and tourist visa is generally the same.
  • Transit visa:A transit visa is a temporary visa that is issued at the time when you are going to have to make a transit stop in New Zealand and travel to another country later.

New Zealand Visa Document Requirements

  • An original passport
  • Colored photographs
  • A cover letter
  • Confirmed flight tickets
  • Income Tax Returns proof
  • Medical Certificate
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of purpose of visit
  • Proof of sufficient funds

UAE

Long stretches of white-sand beaches, magnificent desert dunes, and the stunning skyscrapers; The United Arab Emirates is quite the beauty. With over 10 million people visiting the city of Dubai alone, the UAE is one of the world’s top tourist destinations. To enter the country, however, you would need a UAE Visa.

UAE Visa Types

Based on the different purpose, type of entry and length of stay, the UAE Visa Types can be commonly categorized into the following

  • UAE Transit Visa - The transit permit for UAE is issued if you are travelling to another country via the UAE, and all you need is to stay in the country for a few days in transit. This type is issued for two
  • Service - This type of permit allows you to stay in the country for a period of 14 days from the day of arrival. This is mainly used by people travelling for commercial and business purposes. This is a single-entry type.
  • UAE Tourist Visa - The tourist visa allows the individual to stay in the country for a period of up to 30 days. There are two types of tourist permits based on the entry types.
  • Long Term Tourist - These are issued for people wanting to stay in the country for a longer period. The visa is issued for duration of 90 days. Based on the type of entry.

Documents Required for UAE Visa

  • A valid Passport
  • Color copies of your passport
  • Confirmed round trip flight tickets
  • 2 Colored photographs
  • Proof of employment

UK

Harboring a wide diverse crowd of people, the UK possesses some of the best mixes of medieval and modern architecture. Travelers from across the world with a UK visa can encounter the country's uniqueness.

UK Visa Types

There are a number of types of permits issued to visit the United Kingdom. For the temporary visas; based on the purpose of visit, the major types can be classified into the following.

  • UK Tourist/Visitor Visa - This type allows you to visit the country for a short term visit. These are normally issued for duration of 6 months.
    1. Standard Visitor - This is issued to visitors travelling for the purpose of tourism, business, medical treatment, and other similar short term visit purposes.
    2. Marriage Visitor - This type is required if you are visiting the country to get married or get into a civil partnership in the UK.
    3. Transit - This is only required if you have to travel through the UK as a transit to visit another country.
  • Family - You can apply for a family visa is you are going to the UK to live with your spouse, parent, child, or a relative who will be providing for you for a long term. These visas are issued for more than 6 months. If you require visiting them for a period of fewer than 6 months, you can apply for a standard visitor visa instead.

Documents required for UK Visa

  • UK visa application form
  • 2 recent passport size photographs
  • A valid passport
  • Proof of financial means to support your stay in the UK
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Complete travel itinerary
  • Biometric information, if applicable
  • Visa fees receipt
  • Proof of occupation

USA

Being one of the largest countries in the world, the USA has a wide variety of weather, ethnicity, food, culture, and so on. Citizens of most countries require a US Visa to enter the country. As a result, you will require a US visa for Indian citizens as well.

USA Visa types

The most common US Visa types applied from India are as follows

  • USA Tourist Visa: - B2 - This type is issued when an individual is visiting the country for purposes such as on holidays, visiting friends or family, etc.
  • USA Business Visa: - B1 - The business permit is issued to travelers who visit the country for business meetings, conferences, and other business-related activities.

Documents required for USA Visa

  • A valid passport
  • 2 photos
  • DS-160 application confirmation page
  • Visa fees payment receipt
  • Proof of purpose of visit
  • Proof of employment/study
  • Proof of financial means

Switzerland

Officially known as the Swiss confederation, Switzerland is one of the most popular countries in Europe, and in fact the entire world. The Alpine country is famous for its chocolates, cheese, watches, banks, and of course, the Swiss Alps. The Switzerland visa lets you visit the country to engage in various activities.

Switzerland Visa Types

Based on the purpose of the visit and the permitted duration of stay, the Swiss permit can be classified into the following

  • Switzerland Schengen visa - Also known as the short term Schengen C category, it is issued for a stay duration of up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Based on the purpose of visit, these can further be divided into
  • Tourist - These are issued to people who are visiting Switzerland for the purpose of taking part in tourism-related activities
  • Visitor - This category is for people entering the Swiss confederation for the purpose of visiting their family members or friends residing in the country.
  • Incentive tour - This special category is issued for people who have to travel to Switzerland as an incentive for special achievements.

Italy

With Pizza, Spaghetti, Lasagna, and so on, anyone on the planet will drool over Italy. Thanks to the Italy Schengen Visa, you can experience this delicacy right from where it originated. With its cars, cuisine, fashion, art, and culture, Italians have their hand in almost everything.

Italy Visa Types

There are various types and limitations of Australian visa. Here, are few of its types:

  • Schengen visa (C) - Also known as the short term Italy visa, this permit is valid for up to duration of 90 days in a 180-day period. This permit is issued in the following types
    1. Italy Tourist Visa - The most common kind of permits, this is issued for the purpose of taking part in tourism-related activities. This can include sightseeing, leisure activities, visiting friends/family, etc.
    2. Italy Visitor Visa - Being a part of the tourist permit, this Italy visa allows you to visit your family or friends living in Italy.
    3. Invitation - This type is perfect for people who have been invited by an Italian organization or body for cultural, political, social, and other events or work.

France

One of the oldest nations in the world, France has become quite the symbol of tourism. Being a global centre of arts, fashion, and philosophy, this nation attracts a large number of people, be it tourism, business, work, or any other purpose. Due to the easy to get France visa, the number of visitors entering the nation has increased exponentially over the years.

French Visa Types

Based on the duration of stay allowed, the permit to enter France can be classified as follows:

  • Short-stay - Also known more commonly as the Schengen, these are issued for duration of 90 days in a 180-day period. Based on the purpose of the visit, the France Schengen visa types are as follows
    1. France Tourist Visa - This is issued for people who are visiting the country for the sole purpose of tourism. This includes sightseeing, leisure activities, etc.
    2. France Visitor Visa - It is issued for people entering the country to visit their family members or friends.

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