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How to Get Your Visa
Planning a trip? Aviate Imperial Africa has you covered. learn the requirements and how to apply for a visa to any country in the world
- Valid Passport (clear scanned copy)
- 1 Color passport pictures
- Applicant Birth Certificate copy
- Applicant ID Copy
- Children Birth Certificate copy (if any)
- Parents ID copy
- Spouse ID copy (if any)
- Phone number
- Email address
- Proofs of your assets
- Business documents (if you have)
- Bank Statement (3-6 months)
- Proof of current employment
- Academic documents
Visa Application Procedure
Common Visa Types by Purpose of Travel
Tourist visas
Tourist visas are entry permits issued for recreational purposes. Tourist types of visas are short-term, usually valid for three months, and you cannot work while on a tourist visa. There is usually no limit to how many times you can apply for a tourist visa for the same country— as long as the embassy/consulate grants the visa; you can freely travel.
Transit visas
A transit visa allows you to pass through a specific country while traveling to a third destination country. For example, if you have an Indian passport and you are travelling to Canada, but during your trip you have a layover in a Schengen country, you will need a Schengen transit visa.
Medical visas
You can apply for a medical visa to seek medical treatment in a foreign country. Medical visas are short-term issued for the duration of the medical procedure and the patient’s recovery time.
Working holiday visas
s. Working holiday visas are short-term permits that can be considered amix of the tourist and work visas. The purpose of this visa is to allow you to explore a foreign country like on a holiday while working to support your trip financially
Student visas
Student visas are issued for educational purposes and are usually valid for the duration of your study program. As a result, your study visa can last between one to four years, or even more, depending on your course. You cannot work in another country with a student visa unless your host country permits you
Work visas
If you find work in a foreign country, you must apply for a work visa. Work visas are usually issued for long-term purposes from one up to four years, but this changes depending on your work contract.
Family reunification visas
A visa for family reunification is issued when your spouse lives andworks in another country. This visa allows you to become a temporary (or permanent) residentin the country where your partner is working. Usually, a family visa is also issued to any minor children you or your spouse have.
Investment visas
An investment visa allows you to become resident in another country if you make a significant financial investment. The required investment varies (in a startup, bonds, a government fund, etc.) but the result must be the same: a positive financial impact and/or employment opportunities.
Official visas
Official visas allow you to do diplomatic work as a representative of your country abroad. Some of the most commonly issued official permits are diplomatic visas, but some countries also provide service and courtesy visas.
Refuge or asylum visas
You can apply for a refugee or an asylum seeker visa if you are being persecuted in your home country due to religious, racial, or political reasons
Retirement visas
A retirement visa is issued to foreigners who want to retire outside of their home country. It is issued only to those that have reached their retirement age and is given inform of a residence permit. Usually, authorities require proof of sufficient funds to support yourself.
Visa Duration and Validity
Visas can be issued for the following durations and validities:
Short stay
A short-stay visa can be issued for anywhere between a few days to several months. This type of visa is usually issued for tourists, business people, or other short-term purposes, like seeking medical attention or visiting family.
Long stay
A long-stay visa can be issued for months or years. sometimes, residence permits are also referred to as long-stay visas.
Single entry
As the name suggests, a single-entry visa only allows you to enter that specific country or area once. After you leave, you cannot return, even if you have Remaining days.
Multiple entry
With a multiple-entry visa, you can enter a country or area multiple times, as long as the visa is valid.
What Is the Difference Between a Visa and a Residence Permit?
The terms visa and a residence permit are often used interchangeably. However, a notable difference between the two is:
You need a visa to travel to and enter a foreign country, either for tourism, business, work,studies, etc., usually for a short period.
You need a residence permit to settle in a foreign country for an extended period. Sometimes, you receive a visa first and then convert it into a residence permit once you enter your destination country. Other times, you automatically get a residence permit as soon as you apply for along-stay visa (work, study, family reunion, etc.)
- Mauritius
- Mauritania
- Singapore
- Bahamas
- Vanuatu
- Tanzania
- Malawi
- Vanuatu
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Ghana
- Kiribati
- Burundi
- Barbados
- Namibia
- Zambia
- Micronesia
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Panama
- Zimbabwe
- Lesotho
- Malaysia
- Jamaica
- Hong Kong
- Botswana
- Haiti
- Philippines
Schengen Countries
| Austria | Luxembourg | Malta | Netherlands |
| Portugal | Germany | Lithuania | Liechtenstein |
| Belgium | France | Greece | Latvia |
| Czech Republic | Estonia | Hungary | Iceland |
| Denmark | Slovenia | Finland | Italy |
| Slovakia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland |
| Norway | Poland |
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