| For a person who would
like to visit any other country other than his own, the two most
important document that he/she must possess are his/her passport
(to specify his/her nationality) and a visa (that grants him/
her permission to visit that country). A Visa is permission
for one to visit and stay in a country for a specific purpose
for a specific period of time. It usually must be attached or stamped
in your passport. Mentioned below are
the formalities that an individual has to go through to obtain permission
to enter a particular country.
U.S.A
| Australia | Canada
| Britain | Switzerland
| Italy | Austria |
Belgium | Denmark
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Germany | UAE | Singapore
| China | Turkey
U.S.
Visa formalities
USvisa.com
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country
who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa,
either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant
visa for permanent residence.The "visitor" visa is a
nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States
temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure or medical treatment
(B-2).Persons planning to travel to the U.S. for a different purpose
such as students, temporary workers, crewmen, journalists, etc.,
must apply for a different visa in the appropriate category. The
consular officer can provide additional information.Travelers from
certain eligible countries may also be able to visit the U.S. without
a visa on the Visa Waiver Pilot Program.(Use the link given above
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Australia
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/visa_info/index.htmAnyone
who is not an Australian citizen needs a valid visa to enter and
stay in Australia.There are many types of visas, each designed
to suit a specific purpose, the length of the proposed stay in
Australia and the type of activities people want to do when they
get there.Temporary visas have a time limit on the period of stay
in Australia. They are issued with conditions. Some conditions
restrict employment or relate to studies. All conditions listed
on the visa must be observed or there is a real risk that the visa
may be cancelled.(Use the link given above to obtain more details
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Canada
In order to apply for a Canadian
visa you must: have a valid passport; have enough money to support
yourself during your visit; intend to stay in Canada for a temporary
period only; complete an application form; and pay a non-refundable
processing fee at the time you apply.
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Britain
http://visa.fco.gov.uk/
Not all persons wishing to
travel to the UK require visas or pre-entry clearance. The country
of your nationality; and the country in which you currently reside,
or from which you intend to apply determines whether a visa is necessary.
(Use the link given above to
obtain more details)
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Switzerland
http://www.swissembassy.org.uk/london_emb/e/home/trach/visares/visreq.htmlEach
case is reviewed separately at the time of application, and no guarantee
can be given that a visa will be issued.Tourist / Business / Visitor's
Visa for stays up to 3 months maximum can be applied. Work (paid
or unpaid) or gainful activities are not permitted during the visa
period.(Use the link given above to obtain more details)top
Italy
http://www.esteri.it/eng/foreignpol/italstra/vistieng/homevisas.htmEntry
into Italy from outside is allowed only to those who holds a valid
passport or other equivalent travel document, recognised by the
Italian Government as valid for crossing borders.He/She should hold
documents which justify the purpose and conditions of the envisaged
visit and prove of sufficient financial means for the nature and
duration of the visit envisaged and for the return journey to the
country of origin.The person which is to be permitted entry should
not be considered a threat to public order, national security or
the international relations of one of the Contracting Parties by
national provisions or by those of other Schengen States ( Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden).(Use the
link given above to obtain more details)top
Austria
Citizens of the United States in possession of a valid U.S.-passport,
are not required to obtain a visa for Austria for a period of up
to three months if traveling as a tourist.In case that a stay of
more than three but less than six months is intended, a visa is
required.If you are a resident of the U.S. but do not hold U.S.
citizenship, a visa may be required.top
Belgium
http://www.belgium-emb.org/Visitors/Visa/Menu_EN.htm
Nationals of any States are allowed to enter Belgium, provided they
have a valid passport or equivalent travel document plus a visa
or an authorisation in place of a visa, valid for Belgium.(Use the
link given above to obtain more details)top
Denmark
You may apply for a visa at any authorised mission in a country,
where you are staying legally, either permanently or temporarily.An
application for residence work and/or permit has to be submitted
to the Danish embassy in your home country or in the country, where
you have had permanent and legal residence during the last three
months.The application should be accompanied by a recent photo of
good likeness as well as documentation for the purpose of the stay.top
Germany
http://www.germany-info.org/relaunch/info/consular_services/visa.htmlUS
citizens in possession of a valid US passport do not need a visa
for airport transit, tourist or business trips (for stays up to
90 days).(Use the link given above to obtain more details)
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United Arab Emirates
(Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah)
http://www.uae.org.ae/tourist/index.htm
Travel to Dubai is now easier than ever with the introduction by
UAE Immigration authorities of a visa on arrival facility for 33
nationalities from countries worldwide.In Europe, these are: Andorra,
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the
Vatican.In addition, the new ruling covers nationals from Australia,
Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and South
Korea in Asia, as well as those from the United States of America
and Canada.If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you no
longer need to apply for a visa in advance of travel - a visit visa
is now stamped directly in your passport by Immigration officials
at the port of entry, and is valid for 60 days.In addition, if you
are traveling on a British passport, you can continue to enjoy the
existing visa on arrival facility; if you are resident in the GCC,
you can also visit Dubai without the need to apply for a visa in
advance of travel. Holders of British overseas passports issued
in Hong Kong or China can obtain a visa on arrival at Dubai Airport.Visa
laws and regulations are subject to change without notice. You are
requested to contact the UAE embassy in your respective countries
for complete details.(Use the link given above to obtain more details)
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Singapore
www.sir.gov.sgForeigners
holding travel documents issued by the following countries will
require either a Business or Social Visit visa prior to entry into
Singapore:Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cambodia**, Commonwealth
of Independent States, Egypt, India*, Iran, ,Iraq, Jordan*, Laos*,
Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar*, People's Republic of China, Pakistan,
Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia*, Vietnam*, Yemen.(Use
the link given above to obtain more details)
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China
http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/6752.htmlIn
accordance with the law of China on the Administration of Entry
and Exit of Foreign Nationals, all foreigners must follow certain
procedures to apply for a visa and must present required documents.One
needs an actual passport of more than six months validity with a
blank visa page. And one complete application form (The People's
Republic of China Visa Application Form) with one recent passport
size photograph (black and white or color) to apply for the visa.
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Turkey
http://www.turkiye.net/lacg/subdir/passport.htmForeign
nationals holding passports of the following countries are exempt
from visa requirement for stays:
A. Up to three months:
Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Chile, Costa
Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Granada, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ice land,
Iran, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Qatar, Kenya, Kuwait, Liechtenstein,
Luxemburg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Morocco, Norway,
New Zeeland, Oman, St. Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles,
Singapore, South Korea, Sweeden, Switzerlan d, Trinidad-Tobago,
Tunisia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, United Emirates, Uruguay,
Vatican;
B. Up to two months:
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Republic of Croatia, Indonesia, Macedonia, Romania,
Moldova, Republic of Slovenia;
C. Up to one month:
Bolivia, Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzistan, Maldives, Republic
of South Africa.(Use the link given above to obtain more details)
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