Tourist and Business Visas
Whether you are planning a holiday or going on a business trip to another country, chances are you will need a tourist or business visa to enter your destination country. The application process to obtain these visas can be a daunting process if you do not understand or have the experience in applying for them. Receiving a rejected visa means that you will not be able to go on your dream holiday.
At Oak Tree Immigration we take the worry and stress of the visa application way from you.
Let us know what visa you require.
Tourist and Business Visa Destinations
United Kingdom
If you are intending on travelling to the United Kingdom (this includes England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland) for a period not longer than 6 months, you will require a Visitor visa to enter the United Kingdom. There are different validity periods for UK Visas such as 6 Months, 2 Years, 5 Years, and 10 Years all of which are multiple entry visas.
There are different types of short-term UK Visas, such as:
· General visitor
· Family visitor
· Business visitor
· Sports Visitor
· Medical visitor
· Marriage visitor
· Visitor in Transit
· Direct airside transit visitor
Schengen Tourist Visas
A Schengen visa is meant for short stays in or transit through the Schengen area with a duration of no more than 90 days. A visa issued by one Schengen state is valid for traveling in any Schengen state.
The Schengen Area is known as the world’s largest free area with the following 26 European countries as their members, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland
The United States of America
When traveling to the United States for tourism needs you will require a (B-2) visitor visa. The tourist visa is generally valid for 10 years and grants you multiple entries with a maximum stay of 90 days per visit.
Reasons for a (B-2) Tourist Visa:
- Visiting family
- Visiting friends
- Medical treatment.
However when traveling the United States to conduct temporary business you will need a (B-1) Business visitor visa.
Reasons to apply for a B-1 Business Visitors Visa:
- Attending business meetings or consultations
- Attending a business convention or conference
- Negotiating contracts
Australia
When traveling to Australia as a tourist you will require a Subclass 600 tourist visa. This visa is valid between 1 year to 3 years and is a multiple entry visa with a stay not exceeding 90 days per visit.
When applying for the tourist visa you will be required to provide biometrics before your E-visa is issued.
New Zealand
The New Zealand Tourist visa permits you to enter the country for short stay. During your visit you can do a short study course or even attend interviews.
The length of stay on this visa is can be up to 9 months per visit.
Canada
A Canada Tourist Visa allow you to visit the country of Canada for a short stay. In most cases you will receive a 1 year multiple entry visa with a maximum stay of 9 months per visit in some cases up to 6 months. Canada has a special visa for parents of Canadian Permanent Residency or Citizens, this visa is call the Super Visa.
Super Visa
The super visa is a multi-entry visa that allows for multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. With the Super Visa you are allowed to stay up to 5 years per visit. Upon entry into Canada the Border Officer will advise how longer you will be permitted to stay in Canada for that specific visit.
China
To visit China you will require a tourist visa. This visa is typically a single entry visa with a maximum stay of 30 days only.
The tourism visa requires your passport to be valid for at least 6 months and it must have at least two blank pages.
Let us know what visa your require.
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