Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. Foreign governments often require you to get a visa before they let you enter. Experienced travel agents like Pulse Travel can ease the confusion when it comes to organising Visas.
Types of visas
- transit visas, if you’re just passing through
- visitor or short stay visas, usually for tourism, business, study or volunteering
- long stay or immigrant visas, if you’re going overseas to live or work
Within each type, there are usually many variations. The specific visa you need often depends on the nationalities you hold and the activities you plan to do there.
For example, a country may have a general tourist that covers most short-term visitors there to see the sights. They may also have a series of tourist visas for specific activities. This could include yoga, Hajj, medical tourism or working holidays.
To find out which visa you need, ask an authority from your destination. Contact their embassy or consulate in Australia.
How to get a visa
Each country determines their own process for visa applications and approvals.
- Check the travel advisories for all destinations you’ll be travelling to or through. Some provide basic visa information.
- Visit the websites for your destinations’ embassies or consulates in Australia. They usually detail the process for Australian visitors.
- Some foreign embassies and consulates in Australia will direct you to an official immigration website. Others may refer to to an authorised commercial service.
Read and understand all conditions on your visa. If you get the wrong visa, or breach your conditions, you’re breaking the local law. You could be arrested or jailed overseas.
Source: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/the-basics/visas
