You might come across words such as passport and visa if you are planning to travel abroad for work, treatment, or health purposes. Passports and visas are mandatory to travel abroad. However, some countries allow foreigners without a visa. So, in this blog, we will learn in detail about visas, the documents required, and the online visa application procedure.
Visas are the travel documents that need to be issued by the foreign country immigration centers to enable entry into their countries for tourist, treatment, and business purposes. A Visa for a specific country like the USA or Russia will allow an Indian passport holder to reside in that country for a certain period.
On the other hand, a passport is possessed by a country's citizens and is an essential travel document that enables them to visit foreign countries with some protections and rights. So, it is essential to acquire both a visa and a passport to travel abroad for various purposes.
Documents To Possess Before Applying For a Visa:
● A valid Passport with at least 6-month validity is required by most countries.
● Passport size photos are mandatory
● Hotel bookings and travel tickets might be asked for submission.
● Travel Insurance is desired by many countries to authorize a visa for foreign nationals.
Visa Application Procedure:
Visa Applications are available both online and offline. Offline visa applications need to be filled out by visiting a nearby consulate of the country you are planning to visit. Fill up the form and submit all the necessary documents at the consulate and appear for a visa
interview.
In the interview, the applicant needs to specify the visiting purpose, expenditure of the trip, and other questions. After the interview, if the visa is sanctioned, it will be sent home along with the passport.
The online visa procedure is rather simple than the offline procedure. You can apply for an online visa generally from the country’s visa services website. Complete the application, present the required paperwork, and show up for the visa interview at the consulate. Submit
and attend the visa interview personally in the consulate.
