Visitor visas
US visitor visa: preparing a B-1/B-2 application
Start with the purpose of your US trip, then prepare the application and follow the instructions of the embassy or consulate handling it.
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Visitor visas
Start with the purpose of your US trip, then prepare the application and follow the instructions of the embassy or consulate handling it.
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Check whether your planned UK visit needs a visa, an ETA or another arrangement before starting an application.
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Use Canada’s official travel-document checker to distinguish a visitor visa, an eTA and any applicable exemption.
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Use the European Commission’s application guidance to identify the responsible consulate and prepare a short-stay application.
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India’s official e-Visa site separates nationality eligibility, application categories, documents and authorised immigration checkpoints. Check each before applying.
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Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides visa guidance and directs applicants to the Japanese mission responsible for where they live.
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