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VISAS INFORMATION

DEFINITIO
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The word visa may refer to a


passport endorsement allowing
the holder to enter or leave a
country. It means A visa is an
official document that allows you
to enter a foreign country legally.
While different types of visas could grant you access to a
country, like a temporary visa for travel, a permanent
immigrant visa, a student visa, a business visa, and so on.

Travel Visas Work visas Study visas


 Travel visas allow you to enter a foreign country for touristic
and leisure purposes only and stay for a predetermined amount
of time. These visas do not entitle you to work or engage in any
business activities in such country.

 When you enter a country, the immigration control officer


Travel will stamp the inside of your passport. This official stamp allows
Visas you to enter the country. The mark also has information
regarding the length of your stay, how long you are allowed to
remain in the country. In most cases, countries will grant people
visas for up to three months at immigration control at airports,
borders, or seaports or engage in any business activities in such
country.
Work Visas Study Visas
If you want to work legally in a
If you want to study abroad, you
foreign country you will need a
will probably need a student
work permit, unless your
visa, unless your government
government has a waiver
and your destination country
agreement with the other nation.
have a waiver arrangement.
For example, citizens of the
In most cases, you will be
European Union (EU) members
allowed to start your course as a
states can work in any EU
tourist while your other
country without having to apply
application is being processed.
for a special permit.
Why do some countries require visas ?
In my opinion, Some
countries require a visa
because they don't have
political agreements with
the other country,
sometimes they have other
concerns that they want to
document beyond
politics/terror/immigration
like disease/vaccination
concerns.
How to apply for a US Tourism Visa

1) Complete the Online Visa Application

You must complete the online visa application and print


the application form confirmation page to bring to your
interview. Besides, about the photo – You will upload
your photo while completing the online Form. Your
photo must be in the format explained in the Photograph
Requirements.
2) Schedule an Interview
* Interviews are generally required for visa applicants with certain limited
exceptions: If you are under 13 and older than 80, You are not required to interview.
Consular officers may require an interview of any visa applicant.

* You should schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy
or Consulate in the country where you live.

Appointment Wait Time Prepare for Your Interview

Gather Required Documentation Additional Documentation


3) Attend Your Visa Interview
A consular officer will interview you to determine whether you are qualified to receive
a visitor visa. You must establish that you meet the requirements under U.S. law to
receive a visa.

Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans are taken as part of the application process. They
are usually taken during your interview, but this varies based on location.

After your visa interview, the consular officer may determine that your application
requires further administrative processing. The consular officer will inform you if this
required.

After the visa is approved, you may need to pay a visa issuance fee (if applicable to
your nationality), and make arrangements for the return of the passport and visa to
you.

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