Visitor Visa
Canada visitor visa
The visitor visa to Canada is simple and is granted for a period of six months; it is a single-entry or multiple-entry visa. The key points regarding this visa are:
- It can only be used for leisure or tourism purposes
- You cannot use this visa to work or to apply for work
- You can take your dependents and children along
- Usually, the visit visa is issued 27-60 days after submission
Documents Required
The Canada Visitor Visa process requires you to meet the following criteria:
- A valid passport with an expiry date that is after six months or more.
- Documents that prove you have enough ties to your home country.
- Financial statements that prove you have enough funds to support your stay in Canada
- A letter of invitation from your relatives if you are planning to stay with them
- Medical clearance certificate if you need to undergo a medical exam before your trip
Eligibility Criteria
The Canada Visitor Visa process requires you to meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must prove that they possess sufficient funds to support themselves and their families for the entire period of their visit
- Applicants must not intend to seek or undertake a job
- Applicants should have no criminal record and intend to strictly comply with the laws of the country
- Applicants who might stay either with their relatives or friends should also provide invitation letters from their sponsor
- Applicants from certain countries may need a temporary resident visa
- You may need to meet certain more entry requirements based on your profile
You can visit us for Assistance
MENTORS’ is the best place to help you with your Canadian visa. Our team members will assist you in:
- Identify the right strategy for obtaining your visa.
- Advising you on finances to be shown
- Advise you on documents to be presented.
- Fill out the forms.
- Review all documents you have.
- Apply for visa
Make sure your application has the greatest chance of success by discussing it with our Canadian visa specialists.
Australia visitor visa
Visiting Australia to meet friends and family or just for a holiday? You can apply for visit visas under Subclass 600/601/651/444/461/417 and 462. We can help you travel with peace of mind with our Australia Visit Visa services.
Types of visit visa
The visitor visa in Australia is used by visitors, families and business people to facilitate short trips and tourism in Australia. There are different sub-types of this visa:
- Tourist Visitor: An individual visiting Australia for leisure or to meet friends and family. You can apply for this from outside or within Australia
- Business Visitor: For business people who travel on short business trips for business, negotiation or to attend events. You must apply for this from outside Australia
- Sponsored Family Visitor – For family members outside of Australia who are sponsored for a visitor visa by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Longer visitor visas are granted to parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Special Note
This visa allows you to travel and stay across Australia. You cannot work or study (more than 3 months) on this visa. The visa is usually issued for a period of between three months and one year.
Documents Required
To apply for Australia, Visit Visa, applicants must:
- Show that they have sufficient funds to cover their trip costs for the duration of their visit
- Have no criminal record and must comply with all Australian laws
- Meet all health standards and submit medical records as necessary
- Show valid documentation and invitation letters from sponsors
- Meet any other requirements asked for
- Valid passport
- Recent passport size-coloured photographs
- Confirmed return air tickets
- Trip itinerary
- Bank statements for the last 6 months
- Travel insurance
- Proof of enough funds
- Invitation letter: If visiting relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from the relative or friend in Australia
- Hotel booking confirmation
You can visit us for Assistance
MENTORS’ is best placed to help you with your Australian visa. Our staff will assist you in:
- Assess which visa type to apply under
- Gather and prepare your documents.
- Fill out your forms.
- Review all documents you have.
- Apply for your visa
Processing Time
- Tourist visitor- 21-34 days
- Business visitor- 21-34 days
- Sponsored family visitor – 54-64 days
The processing time of visit visas is dependent on several factors:
- You must have submitted all required supporting documentation at the time of submission.
- Your response time to requests for additional information
- Time is taken by the authorities to complete the required checks on the information in your application
- Time is taken for additional information about your health, character and national security.
- The decision to accept or reject your visa application will be based on the information and documents you submit.
It is advisable to make your visa application well in advance of your travel date and not make any travel arrangements till your visa is granted.
UK visitor visa
The process of this visa typically takes 3-4 weeks and once the visa is issued you can stay up to 6 months in the UK. Apply for the visa at least three months before your intended date of travel. The UK visit visa is suitable for:
- Visit friends and relatives in the UK.
- Visit the United Kingdom for leisure & tourism.
- Visit the United Kingdom on medical grounds.
- Other non-business activities
Documents Required
Documents required for the UK visit visa include:
- Personal details
- Salary and financial details/Business Documents
- Travel itinerary and travel history
- Proof that you can finance your stay adequately.
- Proof that you can pay for your flight to and from the U.K.
- Proof that you will leave the United Kingdom after the visit.
You can stay for up to six months on this visa. You can extend your stay if you came to the UK for private medical treatment by paying an extra fee.
You can also extend your stay if you are in the country to attend an academic program.
LONG–TERM VISITOR VISA
If you need to visit for a longer period of time, you can apply for a standard long-term visitor visa lasting 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay no longer than 6 months during each visit.
You can visit us for Assistance
MENTORS’ is the best place to assist you with your visitor visa to the UK. Our teams will assist you in:
- Immigration Document Checklists.
- Complete the application.
- Forms, documents and filing.
- Updates & Tracking.
USA visitor visa (B-2)
The US B2 visa is the best way for short term visitors to visit the US. It is typically issued for a period of 6 months-5 years. Key details of the B2 visa are:
- You must be able to persuade US consular officials at a US Embassy/Consulate that they are not visiting the country with an intention to become an immigrant of that country
- You must show reasons and evidence that you would definitely return to your home country
- You must book appointments for giving your biometrics (finger scan) and visa interview
- Children below 14 years and adults above 80 years are not required to visit the Consulate/Embassy for an interview and can submit the documents at the visa application centre
- People who already had a US Visit Visa and now applying for renewal can get the visa renewed by booking the visa appointment at the visa application centre and submitting the documents in person
Documents Required
The documentation required for the B2 visa includes:
- Your passport
- Proof of funds
- Letters supporting your reason for visiting the US
- Adequate insurance coverage
- Details of who you are staying with and where
- Air tickets
- Evidence that you will return to your home country
- Financial documents
- Insurance and other supporting documents
Application process
- Submit the Form DS-160
- Pay the visa fees
- Schedule the tourist visa interview at the US embassy or consulate
- Complete the B-2 visa document file
- Attend the visa interview
If you have applied for a US tourist visa, you will be required to attend a visa interview where you will be asked questions about the purpose of your trip and your travel plans.
Preparing for the visa interview
- Schedule an appointment for your visa interview in the country where you reside: While your interview may be scheduled at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate, it may be more difficult to obtain a visa outside the country where you live permanently.)
- Check on the wait time: Understand that wait times differ according to the venue, visa category and even season, which is why applying early is crucial.
- Pay the visa application fee which is non-refundable
- Gather the required documents: These include:
- Passport valid 6 months after your scheduled departure from the US
- Type DS-160 confirmation page for non-immigrant visa application
- Receipt of Transaction Fee
- One printed photo that satisfies visitor visa requirements
- Prepare for the interview by rehearsing answers for frequently asked questions
Visa interviews are generally required of travellers between the ages of 14-79, Typically, interviews are not required of applicants 13 years of age and younger or 80 years of age and older—through consular officers can choose to interview any visa applicant, regardless of age.
You can visit us for Assistance
MENTORS’ is best placed to help you with your B-2 visa. Our staff will assist you in:
- Assess which visa type to apply under
- Gather and prepare your documents.
- Fill out your forms.
- Review all documents you have.
- Apply for your visa
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