Tourist Visa
A Tourist Visa allows individuals to visit a foreign country for leisure,
sightseeing, or short-term visits. Each country has specific visa policies, but the common
requirements include financial proof, return tickets, and accommodation details.
General Tourist Visa Requirements:
✔️ Valid passport (with blank pages for stamps).
✔️ Proof of financial stability (bank statements, salary slips).
✔️Return flight ticket.
✔️ Hotel booking or invitation letter (if staying with family/friends).
✔️ Travel insurance (where required).
✔️ Visa application form & photos (as per country specifications).
General Eligibility:
1. Valid Passport
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
It must have blank pages for visa stamps.
2. Purpose of Travel
The visit should be purely for tourism, leisure, or short visits (not for work or study).
Some countries allow visiting family or friends under a tourist visa.
3. Proof of Financial Stability
Applicants must show sufficient funds to cover travel expenses, such as
Bank statements (last 3-6 months).
Salary slips or Income Tax Returns (ITR).
Sponsorship letter (if someone else is covering costs).
4. Strong Ties to Home Country
Applicants must prove they will return home after the trip by showing:
Job letter or proof of business ownership.
Property ownership or lease agreements.
Family ties (spouse, children, parents).
5. Travel Itinerary & Accommodation
Confirmed round-trip flight tickets (not always mandatory but recommended).
Hotel reservations OR an invitation letter from family/friends.
6. Travel Insurance (Mandatory for Some Countries)
Schengen Visa: €30,000 coverage is required.
Canada & USA: Recommended but not mandatory.
Covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost baggage, etc.
7. Clean Immigration & Criminal Record
Some countries require a police clearance certificate (PCC).
No previous visa violations or overstays.
