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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Clear answers before you apply. Find the right starting point for your trip and follow current government instructions.
Application preparation
DS-160 application: what to prepare before you start
The DS-160 is an online nonimmigrant visa application. Completing it is one part of the process, separate from an appointment or a visa decision.
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ESTA or a US visitor visa: start with the right route
ESTA relates to travel under the Visa Waiver Program. It is a different route from applying for a visitor visa.
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UK Standard Visitor: choosing and preparing your route
Check whether your planned UK visit needs a visa, an ETA or another arrangement before starting an application.
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UK ETA: what to check before applying
A UK electronic travel authorisation is separate from a visa. Check the current eligibility and exemption rules for the passport you will use.
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Canada visitor visa or eTA: choosing your next step
Use Canada’s official travel-document checker to distinguish a visitor visa, an eTA and any applicable exemption.
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Japan tourist visa: where to start and what to prepare
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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Schengen visa application: organizing a multi-country visit
Use the European Commission’s application guidance to identify the responsible consulate and prepare a short-stay application.
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Australia visitor visa: choosing the right stream
Start with Australia’s official visa information and choose the route and stream that fit your passport and planned activities.
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New Zealand visitor visa or NZeTA: checking your route
Immigration New Zealand explains whether to investigate a visitor visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority before travelling.
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Singapore arrival card and visa: keep the checks separate
The SG Arrival Card is an arrival declaration. It is separate from checking whether your travel document requires a Singapore visa.
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Transit visa planning: check every connection
A connecting flight can create its own travel-document question. Review each transit country as well as your final destination.
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Visa document checklist: build one for your actual route
Use a checklist to organize evidence, then reconcile it with the responsible authority’s current instructions. No generic list fits every visa.
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How to plan a visa application without losing track
Keep the travel-permission check, application preparation and travel arrangements in one clear plan, with government instructions as the reference point.
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India e-Visa: check the category, documents and travel route
India’s official e-Visa site separates nationality eligibility, application categories, documents and authorised immigration checkpoints. Check each before applying.
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Vietnam e-Visa: preparing accurate passport and trip details
Use Vietnam’s official electronic visa portal and check its current instructions for your travel document, entry arrangements and application details.
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Turkey e-Visa or consular visa: check your passport and purpose
Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes nationality-specific visa information. An electronic visa is a particular route, rather than a universal visitor application.
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Thailand visa and TDAC: plan two separate checks
A Thailand visa or exemption check and the Thailand Digital Arrival Card serve different purposes. Keep both tasks in your travel plan.
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Kenya eTA: check eligibility before preparing an application
Kenya’s official electronic travel authorisation service provides separate eligibility, exemption, application and status information. Start with the eligibility check.
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France visa application: use the assistant and follow each stage
France-Visas is the official starting point for assessing your situation, completing an application, arranging the next steps and following its progress.
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Germany visa planning: choose the route before the application
Germany’s Federal Foreign Office provides a Visa Navigator, visa information and links to German missions. Use those to identify the right instructions.
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Dubai tourist visa: check the service and sponsor arrangement
Dubai’s GDRFA publishes a single-entry tourist visa service with its own sponsor, document and application instructions. Check the specific route rather than assuming one UAE-wide process.
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Malaysia eVISA: match the application to your visit
Malaysia’s official MyVisa service publishes application terms and distinguishes different visa purposes. Review the route that fits your actual visit.
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Indonesia visitor visa: distinguish the route and stay conditions
Indonesian Immigration distinguishes visa-free visits, visit visas, visas on arrival and stay-permit services. Check the appropriate route for your passport and activities.
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South Korea K-ETA: check notices and your travel route
Use the official K-ETA service and check current notices and exemptions before deciding whether a travel-authorisation application applies to your trip.
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Ireland visitor visa: start with Irish immigration guidance
Ireland’s Immigration Service Delivery provides a dedicated visit hub. Use the Irish instructions for your nationality, purpose and circumstances.
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