Travel Visa Online Guide

Travel Visa Online Guide

Foreign travel is a dream for many of us. Millennials are probably the first generation to actively pursue that dream. A study has forecasted that by 2025, there will be 13.9 million international leisure departures from India. Whether you are actively planning or just considering it, it is important to be informed about things like visas, travel insurance, etc.

What is a travel visa?

It is an official permission given by the government of one country to a citizen of another for entering the country and staying there for a particular period. Mostly, it is in the form of a stamp on the passport.

What are the types of travel visas?

There are many different types of travel visas depending on the country you want to visit. Generally, these include the following.

• Transit visa

• Short-stay visa (includes tourist visa)

• Long-stay visa

• Immigrant visa

• Official visa

• Visa on arrival

• e-visa

• Single entry visa

• Double entry visa

• Multiple entry visa

When will you require a travel visa?

Generally, you would need a visa everytime you visit a foreign country. However, certain countries do allow visa-free travel to Indians owing to their diplomatic agreements with our country. These include Bhutan, Mauritius, and some other countries. Some others like Seychelles, Thailand, etc. offer visa on arrival for Indians.

How to apply for a travel visa?

Every country has its own different process for visa application. Generally, you will have to visit the official website of the tourism department or the Embassy and fill an online application. There are some documents to be submitted as well as a fee to be paid. You will then have to book an appointment for an interview with the relevant Embassy, post which your visa will be approved or rejected.

What are the documents required for a travel visa?

• Copy of passport

• Letter of invitation

• Two photographs

• Financial support proof

• Travel itinerary

• Travel insurance

• Flight ticket

• Proof of purpose of travel ( tourism, studies, business)

• Visa application fee

Is travel insurance missing from your holiday plans?

You do not need to worry at all, as Bajaj Allianz Travel Insurance, available on Bajaj Markets provides a fast online process with no tedious paperwork. It offers a range of benefits like 24x7 on-call assistance from anywhere in the world, hassle-free settlement with no third party involvement, and extensive coverage with more than 10,000 network hospitals. With this plan, you can travel without stress and only focus on enjoying your trip. The plan is available for individual travellers, families, as well as students with specific benefits for each.

Conclusion

Whether it is your first trip or your seventh, it is important to keep up with changing rules and laws with regards to documents like visa and permits. These days, travel insurance has become a necessity for the visa process in some countries. Make sure you get one while planning for your next trip.

All set for your trip? Not without travel insurance

Bajaj Allianz Travel Insurance, available on Bajaj Markets covers the top destinations in the world like North America, Great Britain, Asia, Middle East, and Africa. It covers flight/train cancellations, loss of luggage, medical expenses, accidental death, loss of passport, hijack, trip curtailment, and home burglary. It offers a quick claim processing journey. With so many convenient and easy benefits, your next foreign trip should be a breeze, at least as far as insurance is concerned!