VISA INFORMATION CENTER:
A visa is a stamp in a person’s passport from officials in a foreign country which allows them to visit that country for a specific period of time. The purpose of this Information Center is to provide detailed information regarding all aspects of the visa process.
 
What is a visa?
A visa is a stamp in your passport from officials in a foreign country. This stamp allows you to visit a country for a specific amount of time. Over 270 countries offer visas, and there is more than one type of visa offered.

Not all countries require visas, so you must make sure to check with the specific country you are visiting. A visa is not a guarantee that any visitor will be allowed entrance into the country as immigration officials at the border or airport always have the final authority.


Do I need a visa for the country I am traveling to?
Click Here to view a listing by country of travel document requirements and find out if the country you are planning to visit requires a U.S. Visa


How to get a Visa?
There are two main ways of getting a visa. One is going through an expediting service, and the other is through the foreign government of the country to which you are traveling. Click Here to visit our Visa page for more information.



Different types of Visas
There are many different types of visas depending on the reason for travel and the number of times the person is planning on entering the country.

  • Tourist/Travel Visa - This is a specific type of visa for travelers who are visiting a country for tourist reasons, or visiting friends and relatives for a limited time period.


  • Business Visa - A business visa is for travelers who are visiting another country for a limited period of time for the purpose of commercial meetings, discussions, negotiations or similar activities. Business visas are usually insufficient for travelers who will undertake work or temporary work assignments in a country.



Do I need a single, double, or multiple entry Visa?
Below are definitions for the different types of visas, depending on how many times you anticipate entering the country:

  • A Single Entry Visa lets the holder visit a country one time before requiring a new visa.


  • A Double Entry Visa lets the holder visit a country two times before requiring a new visa.


  • A Multiple Entry Visa lets the holder visit a country as many times as they want as long as the visa is still valid.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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