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A Tourist Visa allows foreign travelers to visit a country for leisure, sightseeing, cultural exploration, or personal visits for a limited period. It does not permit employment, study, or long-term residence.
Visa Type: C-1 (Short-Stay) Maximum Stay: 90 days within any 180-day period Entries: Single, Double, or Multiple (depending on approval) Processing Time: 10–15 working days Validity: Usually up to 6 months from the issue date
A Sports Visa is a short-stay visa issued to athletes, coaches, referees, technical staff, or team officials who wish to participate in sports competitions, tournaments, training camps, or official events within the host country. It allows you to stay for the duration of the event, but it does not grant work or long-term residence rights.
Visa Type: C-5 (Short-Stay) Maximum Stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period Entries: Single or Multiple, depending on the event schedule Processing Time: Typically 10–15 working days Validity: Usually valid for up to 6 months from the date of issue
A Business Visa allows foreign nationals to enter a country for short-term business activities such as meetings, conferences, trade fairs, negotiations, or investment visits — without taking up employment. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, company representatives, investors, and professionals seeking business opportunities abroad.
Visa Type: C-2 (Short-Stay) Maximum Stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period Entries: Single, Double, or Multiple (depending on purpose and invitation) Processing Time: Typically 10–15 working days Validity: Usually up to 6 months from the issue date
An Employment Visa is a long-stay authorization that permits a foreign national to live and work legally in the host country for a specific employer. It’s issued on the basis of a verified work contract or job offer and is intended for individuals who plan to reside and earn income locally for an extended period.
Visa Type: D (Long-Stay) Initial Validity: 3 months – 1 year (depending on contract) Renewable: Yes through employer sponsorship or residence-permit extension Entries: Single or Multiple Processing Time: 20 – 45 working days
A Student Visa is a long-stay authorization that allows international students to live and study in the host country for the duration of their academic program. It is granted to individuals who have been formally admitted to a recognized educational institution — such as a university, college, or vocational training center.
Visa Type: D-S (Long-Stay – Education) Validity: Aligned with your course duration (usually 1–4 years) Renewable: Yes, upon proof of continued enrollment Entries: Single or Multiple Processing Time: Typically 20–45 working days Purpose: Full-time study in an accredited institution
A Residence Visa is a long-term authorization that allows a foreign national to live legally in the host country for an extended period. It is typically issued to individuals who have obtained employment, family reunification, study, or investment rights that justify long-term residence. The Residence Visa is usually the first step toward obtaining a Residence Permit after arrival.
Visa Type: D-R (Long-Stay) Initial Validity: 1 year (renewable) Entries: Multiple Processing Time: 30–60 working days Purpose: Long-term residence based on employment, study, family, or investment grounds
A Transit Visa allows a traveler to pass through the country on their way to a final destination. It is required when you must leave the international transit area of an airport or switch terminals, and your nationality is not exempt from visa requirements. It is not a tourist or business visa — it only permits short, temporary stays between connecting flights or routes.
Visa Type: C-T (Short-Stay – Transit) Maximum Stay: Up to 24–96 hours (depending on the route and authority) Entries: Single or Double (if you transit twice within the same trip) Processing Time: Usually 3–10 working days Purpose: Airport or land transit en route to another country
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