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Tanzila Consultants – Visitor Visa Services

About Visitor Visas

A visitor visa is a nonimmigrant visa allowing you to stay in a foreign country temporarily. Typically, this visa is suitable for short-term purposes such as:

  • Tourism and sightseeing
  • Visiting family and friends
  • Attending short-term business events
  • Seeking medical treatment

While on a visitor visa, work or long-term study is not permitted. If you wish to work or enroll in an extended study program, you’ll need to apply for the appropriate visa category or adjust your status.

General Requirements

To apply for a visitor visa, you’ll generally need:

  • Passport: Minimum 6 months’ validity from the date of travel.
  • Passport Photocopy: Bio page.
  • Return Tickets: Confirmed two-way tickets.
  • Financial Proof: Latest bank statement.
  • Invitation Letter: If applicable, from a sponsor, friend, or family in the destination country.
  • Sponsor’s Information: Financial statements and passport copy of the sponsor.
  • Marriage Certificate: If married to a foreign national.
  • For Minors: Parent’s birth and marriage certificates.

How to Apply

  1. Fill out the visa application form (usually available online for electronic processing).
  2. Pay the visa application fee.
  3. Schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate.
  4. Attend the visa interview at the scheduled time.

Visitor Visa Fees (by country)

The cost of a visitor visa varies by country:

  • Australia: AUD 145
  • Canada: CAD 100
  • United States: USD 160
  • United Kingdom: £95
  • New Zealand: USD 57

Processing times also differ by destination. Here are typical timelines:

  • Australia: 2-4 weeks
  • Canada: Up to 15 days
  • United States: 3-5 weeks
  • United Kingdom: Approximately 3 weeks after the appointment

Schengen Visa: Travel Across Europe

The Schengen Visa is essential for travel across the 27 Schengen countries without border checks, allowing a stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Countries in the Schengen Zone include France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and more.

Types of Schengen Visas:

  • Type A (Airport Transit): For layovers in a Schengen country, without entry into the country.
  • Type C (Short-Stay): Allows up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism or business.
  • Type D (National Long-Stay): For stays over 90 days, such as study, work, or residence.

Schengen Visa Requirements

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your stay.
  • Medical travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000.
  • Documentation to support the travel purpose and proof of return funds.

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