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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS : VISA

 VISA

Visitors Intended to Stay Abroad

What is VISA ?

 A visa (from the Latin charta visa, meaning "paper which has been seen")[ is a
conditional authorization granted by a country to a foreigner, allowing them to
enter, remain within, or to leave that country.
 Visas typically include limits on the duration of the foreigner's stay, territory
within the country they may enter, the dates they may enter, the number of
permitted visits or an individual's right to work in the country in question.
 Visas are associated with the request for permission to enter a country and
thus are, in some countries, distinct from actual formal permission for
an alien to enter and remain in the country. In each instance, a visa is subject to
entry permission by an immigration official at the time of actual entry, and can
be revoked at any time.
VISA

 A visa most commonly takes the form of a sticker endorsed in the

applicant's passport or other travel document. The visa, when required, was
historically granted by an immigration official on a visitor's arrival at the
frontiers of a country, but increasingly today a traveller wishing to enter another
country must apply in advance for a visa, sometimes in person at a consular
office, by mail or over the internet.
 The actual visa may still be a sticker or a stamp in the passport, or may take the
form of a separate document or an electronic record of the authorization, which
the applicant can print before leaving home and produce on entry to the host
country. Some countries do not require visas for short visits.
Types of VISA

 Airport Transit VISA

 Short Stay or Visitor VISA
 Tourist VISA
 Business VISA
 Student VISA
 Diplomatic VISA
 Non-Tourist VISA
 Official VISA
 Work Permit
Types of VISA

1. Airport Transit Visa 7. Diplomatic Visa

2. Transit Visa 8. Non-tourist Visa
3. Tourist Visa 9. Residential Visa
4. Visitors Visa 10. Official Visa
5. Business Visa 11. Working Permit
6. Student Visa
 Airport Transit VISA

 This type of visa is valid at the airport only. The

holder of this visa is not allowed to leave the
airport. Generally this type of visa is valid for less
than 12 hours.
 An airport transit visa allows you to change
planes at an International airport
for onward travel to a destination outside Home
country .
 The visa (also referred to as an 'A' visa) does not
allow you to enter the Country .
Transit VISA

 Transit visa will allow the

passenger to use the country
for limited time. The
passenger may clear the
immigration, custom and visit
the country for limited time.
This visa is valid for mostly
24 hours.
Tourist VISA

 Tourist visas are issued for

tourist. Generally they are valid c
for less than 9 months. At the
point of entry, visa is stamped
for 3 months which can be
extended up to 9 months. The
tourist visas are issued for
single entry, double entry,
multiple entry, and re-entry.
Visitor VISA

 Visitor’s visas are issued for

the visitors to visit their
relatives. This visa is issued on
the basis of valid invitation.
Visitor's visa is generally valid
for one year. At the point of
entry, visa is stamped for 6
months which can be
extended to one year.
Business VISA

 Business visa is issued to the

businessmen who need to travel
frequently. The visa is issued on the c
recommendation of chamber of
commerce.
 The businessmen need to present a
letter from the company sponsoring
the visit and it should be supported
by and evidence of financial standing.
Student VISA

 Student visa is issued to

the valid students on the
recommendation of the
institutions where they
study.
Diplomatic VISA

 Ministry of foreign affairs

will issue diplomatic visa to
the holders of Diplomatic
passport and to their family.
Non-Tourist VISA

 On the recommendation of
concerned government
departments the Immigration
Department will provide this type
of visa.
 This type of visa is issued to the
foreigners involved in official
works, INGOs, special mission, local
citizen holding foreign passport,
foreigner married to local etc.
Resident VISA

 Immigration Department on
the recommendation of Home
Ministry will provide this type
of visa to the renowned
personalities, foreigners
involved in economic, social
and cultural development of
the country.
Official VISA

 This type of visa is provided to

the officials working in
different government offices
as a consultant, adviser.
Immigration Department will
provide visa on the
recommendation of the
concern government
department.
Work Permit

 It is issued to the workers. The

visa is issued on the
recommendation of valid
employer and labor department
of the concern government.
 The countries should have labor
contracts
Methods of issue
VISA

 On Arrival VISA
Granted at a port of entry.
This is distinct from not
requiring a visa at all, as the
visitor must still obtain the
visa before they can even try
to pass through immigration.
 E- VISA

Electronic VISA
An electronic visa (e-Visa or eVisa) is stored in
a computer and is linked to the passport
number; no label, sticker or stamp is placed in
the passport before travel. The application is
done over the internet.
 Tourist Permit

Indian nationals intending to

visit Bhutan are required to carry any of the
two valid 'Travel Documents' (a)
Valid Indian Passport having validity of
minimum 6 months; and/or (b) Voter
Identity Card, issued by the Election
Commission of India. No Visa is required to
visit Bhutan.
VISA Application Form
 Document required for visa

1.Original passport with 6 months validity.

2. Photographs:
Colour Photographs, white background, Matt finish,
Without Specs, 80% Face Size, Preferably in Dark Cloths.
• 35 mm x 45 mm for Singapore & Europe
• 50 mm x 50 mm for U.S.A.
• 45mm x 45 mm for japan
3.IT Saral / Form 16A (last 3 years).
4.Bank Passbook / statement Showing tour cost at balance with minimum 1 YEAR
transaction. (Savings A/C).
5.FD’s / Shares / Bonds / PPF / MIS or any cash investments.
6.Property tax receipts paid to the municipal Corporation.
7.Leave Sanction Letter (if employed) on company letterhead.
8. Student Proof (I-card, bonafide or latest mark sheet).

9. Retired Proof (pension passbook, retired letter, pension order).

10.Business Proof i.e. shop act. Registration, partnership deed.

11. PAN CARD

12.Memorandum of associates etc. (if Business).

13. Covering letters on letterheads (if Business).

14. Death certificate of Spouse (if married).

15. NOC from spouse / parents on Rs. 100/- stamp paper & notarized by the notary for single
travelers.
* All above documents in 3 sets of photocopies.
VISA PHOTO SPECIFICATION FOR ALL WORLD TOUR EXCEPT EUROPE & AMERICA

Photo Appearance:
•Latest Photographs, Photograph
MUST be in color.
•White Background, Matt Finish, 80 % facial image
•Sunglasses or other wear that detracts from the face are not acceptable
•Digitally scanned photos and photocopied photos are NOT Acceptable.
•Only original photos are acceptable.
•Singapore Thailand and Malaysia tour photos required without spectacle.

Sample Photograph
Size: 35mm x 45mm
Note:
Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these
Requirements your application will be considered as incomplete.
 Photo Specification for US VISA
• Latest Photographs, Photograph MUST be in color. White Background,
Matt Finish
•80 % facial image , Front view photos with all facial part clearly visible
• Sunglasses or other wear that detracts from the face are not acceptable
•Digitally scanned photos are acceptable.
Sample Photograph Size : 50mm X 50mm
:
Schengen Visa Photo Requirements

The photograph specifications for any short-term Schengen visa application

are:

•Two identical photos. Not older than six months.

•Photo size: 35x45mm.
•In colour. No black and white
•Head should take 70-80% of the photo.
•Brightly colored background. Light grey is suggested. No patterns.
•The applicant should be looking straight at the camera.
•Neutral face expression. No smile and mouth closed
•Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.
Schengen states have gone a step further and specified in detail all of the
photograph requirements for a Europe visa
Schengen VISA
The Schengen Area is the area
comprising 25 European countries
that have abolished passport and
any other type of border control
at their common borders, also
referred to as internal borders