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SCHENGEN TOURIST VISAS

Schengen Countries (General Visa information)

All diplomatic and consular Schengen missions in India will introduce Visa Information System (VIS) on 02 November 2015. This System enables better data exchange between all Schengen member states. VIS eases application procedures and improves security. Since 2011 VIS is already established in most of 23 regions worldwide. By the end of 2015 all visa sections of Schengen countries worldwide will be equipped with VIS.

As per this system, Applicants applying from 02. November 2015 for a Schengen visa will need to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph). This concerns the applications for the short-term Schengen visas (max. 90 days in 180 days). For subsequent applications within next 5 years the biometric data will be copied from the previous visa application included in the VIS.

Apart from that, there will be no change in current procedures such as visa fee or forms. However, the applicants should be aware that due to provisions of biometric data, which might cause at the beginning some disruptions, the first visit to their respective Schengen State Consulate after 2 November 2015 might take a little bit longer.

Exemptions from the obligation of fingerprinting are provided for the following categories of applicants only:

  1. Children under 12
  2. Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
  3. Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes
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The list of Schengen countries are as follows:

  1. Austria
  2. Belgium
  3. Czech Republic
  4. Denmark
  5. Estonia
  6. Finland
  7. Switzerland
  8. France
  9. Germany
  10. Greece
  11. Hungary
  12. Iceland
  13. Italy
  14. Latvia
  15. Lithuania
  16. Luxembourg
  17. Malta
  18. Netherlands
  19. Norway
  20. Poland
  21. Portugal
  22. Slovakia
  23. Slovenia
  24. Spain
  25. Sweden
  26. Liechtenstein

Tourist

  • Original passport valid for at least six months with minimum 2 blank pages. (face to face)
    The passport should be issued less than 10 years ago. + Old Passport
  • One application form + Declaimer + Data Protection + Undertaking forms
  • 2 recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with white background.
  • Covering letter IN ORIGINAL signed by the applicant. For self employed/ businessman, going on tourist visa, covering letter on company’s letterhead is required
  • NOC letter from Employer
  • Return Ticket
  • Hotel Confirmation
  • Travel Health Insurance
  • Copy of CONFIRMED prepaid hotel reservation OR sponsorship IN ORIGINAL
  • Copy of income tax papers of last 03 year, last 06 month bank statement in original with sign and stamp by the bank, last 06 months salary slips
  • If Self Employed, need last 6 months bank statement of the company + last 3 year COMPANY ITR.
  • For minor travelling alone the visa application must include an authorization from both his/her parents to travel alone. The authorization has to be certified by an entitled Indian authority and enclose copy of the parents’ identity.
    If the minor is travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, this adult has to be legally authorized by the minor’s parents to accompany him/her and take any measure that be needed in case of illness, accident,etc.
    If the minor is accompanied by only one of his/her parents, the other one should give his/her legal authorization to let her/his child travelling with his/her spouse.
  • For any students, need No Objection certificate from their school or university
  • Marriage certificate is mandatory for all the applicants who are married if their spouse name is not endorsed in the passport. If someone is not having a marriage certificate (newly married couple) then an affidavit declaring the applicants to be married with their photos pasted on the same should be produced.
  • Processing Time -15 working days

Business

  • Original passport valid for at least six months with minimum 2 blank pages. (face to face)
    The passport should be issued less than 10 years ago. + Old Passport
  • One application form + Declaimer + Data Protection + Undertaking forms
  • 2 recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with white background.
  • Covering letter IN ORIGINAL signed by the applicant. For self employed/ businessman, going on tourist visa, covering letter on company’s letterhead is required
  • NOC letter from Employer
  • Invitation letter from the invitee
  • Return Ticket
  • Hotel Confirmation
  • Travel Health Insurance
  • Copy of CONFIRMED prepaid hotel reservation
  • Copy of income tax papers of last 03 year, last 06 month bank statement in original with sign and stamp by the bank, last 6 months salary slips
  • If Self Employed, need last 6 months bank statement of the company + last 3 year COMPANY ITR.
  • Processing Time – 15 working days

AUSTRALIA TOURIST VISA

How to Apply for Australia Tourist visa?

While Australia may appear huge on the map, traveling around this vast land is surprisingly convenient, allowing you to discover some of the most stunning destinations on the planet. This is why tourists and visitors from across the globe flock here each year on a Australia tourist visa.

Australia's terrain exhibits remarkable diversity, ranging from arid landscapes to lush tropical rainforests and iconic beaches, all inhabited by captivating native wildlife like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats casually crossing your path. Australia boasts cosmopolitan cities, refined pleasures, exceptional dining establishments, and world-renowned wineries for you to indulge in. With unspoiled beaches stretching for miles and expansive deserts that seem to touch the horizon, you can comfortably explore all of this once you obtain Australia tourist visa from India.

 

Why is Australia one of the best tourism destinations in the world?

Here are a few of the reasons that lure visitors all over the world to apply for tourist visas Australia:

  1. A home to fantastic monuments and mesmerizing landscape beauty, i.e. Kangaroo Island, Rainforests, Queensland, etc.
  2. Australia is the 12th largest economy in the world
  3. In Australia, you can witness some of the world’s most beautiful cities and places, i.e. Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne, Canberra, Gold Coast, Uluru, etc.
  4. Australia has a huge network of smooth and well-maintained roads and some of the most spectacular routes for tourists worldwide.
  5. Transparent Government Policies and Visionary leadership
  6. Australia has boutique hotels, luxury resorts, self-serviced apartments and other accommodation options available for all budgets.
  7. Cultural Diversity, secular society with cooperative people & communities.
  8. Excellent living standards and quality of life in Australia
  9. Australia has something to offer for the tourists and travellers of various hobbies and interests, i.e. Sports, Nature & Wildlife, Beaches, Islands, Events, Food & Wine, Adventure, etc.

What is processing time of Australia tourist visa?

The current Australia tourist visa processing time is 18 days. It means 90% of the visas are being processed in 18 Days at now. The estimation provided here is based on our current published visa processing times by Department of Home Affairs (DHA), Australia, just to make you understand how long a visa typically takes to process. However, the visa of an applicant may take longer to process if information required for the visa is incomplete or missing.

Apply for Tourist Visa Australia- A popular tourist Destination among Indians

Individuals and families apply for Australia tourist visa from India for number of reasons like holidays, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends, to be a business visitor or for other short-term non-work things like medical treatment or medical consultations. For whatever reason you want to visiting to Australia, you need to apply for the respective Australia visit visa. You may explore some most common Australia visitor visa subclasses designed by Department of Home Affairs (DHA), Australia.

What are the streams under tourist visa Australia (Subclass 600)?

Find below the list of different streams under Australia tourist visa:-

  1. Tourist Stream-This stream allows you to visit Australia as a tourist, visit your family and friends or for any purpose other than business or medical treatment for 3, 6 or 12 months.
  2. Business Visitor Stream-This stream allows you to visit Australia for business reasons for up to 3 months.
  3. Sponsored Family Stream-This stream allows a sponsored visitor (usually by a family member) to visit their family members in Australia for up to 12 months.
  4. Frequent Traveller Stream-This stream is exclusively for citizens of the People's Republic of China who travel to Australia often for personal or business reasons.

 

What are the Australian Tourist Visa Requirements?

The Australia tourist visa requirements are as follows:

  1. You must be a genuine visitor and stay only temporarily in Australia
  2. You must have enough funds to support your stay and return your ticket 
  3. You must meet Australia's health and character requirements 

How to Apply for Australia Tourist Visa from India?

To apply for an Australia tourist visa from India, you may follow the below listed stepwise process:

  1. Gather all the supporting documents, like, a valid passport, health examination report, Identity documents, genuine visitor documents, character documents, etc.
  2. Apply for a tourist visa in Australia by creating an ImmiAccount and submitting the application along with documents and application fee.
  3. DHA will process your application, which generally takes up to 40 days.
  4. DHA will let you know the final decision on your visa application in writing and provide you with a visa grant number, the date your visa starts and your visa conditions. 

To know which visa suits you most, fill free assessment section. Our Immigration Expert at TSC shall assess your profile and subsequently contact you with appropriate advice on your visa category and the overall immigration procedure and Journey to Australia. Alternatively, you can call our immigration expert on +919751766664, or drop us an e-mail at info@tscaborad.com

UK TOURIST  VISA

The UK visitor visa, also known as the Standard Visitor Visa, is a short-term visa that permits its bearer to stay in the UK for up to six months. It is valid for entry into the UK only once per year. A shorter period may be granted by the embassy, though this is not always the case. This visa develops for persons who intend to go to the UK for various reasons, including tourism, family visits, medical treatment, and professional and business logic.

How to apply for a UK tourist visa from India?

They must apply for a visitor visa to the UK from a country other than the UK. The earliest you can apply for this visa is 30 days before your planned trip to the UK.

To obtain a visa to visit the UK, you will need to follow these simple steps:

  1. Determine whether or whether you are qualified for a tourist visa.
  2. Complete the online application form.
  3. Gather all of the necessary documentation.
  4. Make a scheduled appointment.
  5. Show up for the interview.

Documents of UK tourist visa requirements

The following documents are required to apply for a tourist visa to the UK:

  1. VAF1A is an application for a tourist visa to the UK, and you should fill out the form on the internet.
  2. They took two images in compliance with the rules of the UK. They should have been taken within the last six months and should be in color.
  3. It must be valid for at least three additional months after the date on which you intend to depart the UK following your vacation.
  4. Documentation demonstrates that you have the financial resources to fund your living expenses in the UK. The evidence, in this case, could be your bank statements from the previous six months or your pay slips from the same period.
  5. You will be required to submit documentation demonstrating where you will be staying while in the UK. You are not required to pay in full for a hotel or hostel in the UK before receiving a visa to obtain such a document.
  6. That could also include ID information and dwelling address of a person paying for your trip expenses, ID information, and passport number of any relatives residing in the country.
  7. It is required to include the dates of your onward and return travel. Please send us a travel plan with all the details of how and what you intend to do while in the UK. Include your vacation dates, destinations you plan to visit, meeting agenda, scheduled tour, festival schedule, etc.
  8. Previous travel experiences. This has to be for the last ten years, at the very latest. There are several ways to verify residency, including visas and entry/exit border stamps in current and older passports and through distinct resident titles.
  9. Specifics about your place of residence in your home country are required. Additionally, you must demonstrate how long you have resided in the area.
  10. Personal biometric information. If you are applying for a visa that will allow you to remain in the UK for longer than six months, you must submit biometric data. This entails providing your fingerprints and having a digital portrait taken at the proper application centre, among other requirements.
  11. An invitation from the host, if applicable.
  12. For the UK, I have already paid my visa fees. You must show proof that you have paid the visa fee in the correct amount by submitting a receipt.
  13. Translations of any document not written in English or Welsh that are certified by an official translator.
  14. An internationally recognized certificate in the English language.
  15. Your previous criminal record.
  16. In the case of students, academic and professional certificates can be obtained.
  17. The names and birthdates of your biological and adoptive parents, if known. Information on the number of their annual wages must be provided to support this claim.
  18. If you are currently employed in your native country, provide your current employer's name, address, and telephone number.
  19. Results of the tuberculosis test. Nationals of numerous countries across the world will be required to submit Tuberculosis Testing requests to be eligible for a visa to the UK.

Depending on the reason for your visit, you may be required to submit additional documentation.

If you are an academic who expects to conduct an exchange or research project in the UK, you should consider the following:

  1. A formal letter from an employer in one's home country. It must demonstrate that you have been granted permission to leave your current work to participate in an exchange or research project in the UK. It is required to include the dates of any approved leave.
  2. An official letter from the host institution or organisation in the UK. It must demonstrate in writing that they have made all of the necessary arrangements for the specified exchange or research project.

If you plan to have private medical treatment in the UK, you should know the following:

  1. Letter from your doctor stating that you are ill and in need of treatment. Doctor or consultant's letter stating your illness and the necessity for treatment in the UK. Information on private treatment costs, location (and duration) must also be included.
  2. Documentation demonstrating that you have covered the total cost of medical care.
  3. A letter certifying that you require further care. (If you are applying for a visa extension.) A letter from a doctor or consultant in the UK certifies that you need additional treatment for the disease. It must be accompanied by documentation demonstrating that you have the financial means to cover the costs of such treatment.

If you are planning to donate your organ to a person in need in the UK, you should know the following:

  1. A letter identifies you as a prospective donor match or states that you must be tested as a potential donor match. It must be given by the chief nurse/director of the Living Donor Kidney Transplant Team of the relevant NHS Trust in the UK or by a registered doctor working as an NHS consultant. Information on when and where the testing or transplant will occur must be included in the document.
  2. Documentation proving the organ recipient's residency in the UK. Photocopies of your organ recipient's British passport or a valid residence permit in the UK.
  3. Confirmation that the organ recipient will be in the UK before the transplantation date. (If the organ recipient is located outside of the UK.) Details of their journey to the UK and their name, nationality, and date of birth.

If you're travelling with the idea of becoming a UK entrepreneur in the future, here's what you should know:

  1. Letters of support from venture capital firms in the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority must verify that the company issuing it is legitimate.
  2. A letter of support from a UK entrepreneurial seed funding competition that has been endorsed.
  3. Letters of support from government departments in the UK.

If you are planning on attending a Professional Training/Assessment, here's what you should know:

  1. A letter of confirmation for a PLAB or OSCE test that has been scheduled. You should prepare for a PLAB/OSCE exam if you expect to take one. It must be provided by the General Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and it must affirm that the test has been scheduled and scheduled.
  2. A formal job offer as a clinician or dental observer has been extended. (If this is the case.) It must not be a lucrative job, and you must not have previously held a position in the same field of endeavour.

For a UK Standard Visitor Visa Application, how long does it take to be processed?

If you submit your application by mail, you will receive a decision on your UK visiting visa within eight weeks. If you choose the premium service, on the other hand, a determination is made on the day you submit your application.

If additional proof is requested, a longer length of time may be required before a decision may be made.

With a Visitor Visa, how long can I stay?

With a visiting visa to the UK, you are permitted to stay in the country for the following periods:

  1. It will be 30 days if you are a traveller who is covered by an ADS contract.
  2. Up to 6 months. If you are visiting for a family visit or tourism purposes, read on.
  3. Up to 11 months. You are travelling to receive private medical treatment.
  4. Up to 12 months. Suppose you are an academic finishing up a research project in the UK.