Types Of Visa

Visitor Visa

Visitor and tourist visas are usually short term visas that are issued by countries to tourists or visitors who are vising the country for the purpose of staying there and sightseeing. People who enter the country on tourist visa are prohibited from working, setting up a business or making money in any form during their stay.

Study Visa

A student visa is issued to a student who has enrolled as a short term, full time or exchange student in an educational institution in the country. Proof of admission is essential to secure this visa. Students enrolled in longer courses are permitted to work at part-time jobs on and off campus for a designated number of hours weekly.

Business Visa

Entrepreneurs and business owners require a business visa to expand or set up their business in a new country. They have to provide a projected business plan in order to get this visa. These can be single or multiple entry and are usually for shorter period of time, with scope of expansion as and when needed.

Investor Visa

Those who are interested in investing in business in the country of their choice can do so by applying for an investor visa. Usually for such visas there is a set minimum value that they need to invest, which is expected to provide employment opportunities to people of the country and contribute to its economic growth.

Dependent Visa

Dependent visas are issued to the spouse, partner, children, parents and other immediate family members of a person who is currently employed and staying in the country. This can be a short term visiting visa or a long term settlement visa to stay with family, depending on the circumstances and terms of employment.