What is a Visa?

A visa is an endorsement placed within a passport that grants the holder official permission to enter, leave or stay in a country for a specified time period.

• The most common visa types are tourist, student, work and transit visas.
• Depending on where you are traveling, a visa can be valid for single or multiple visits.
• Some visas require an application to be filed prior to entering the country and other visas are granted upon entering the country.
• Certain countries require an interview or medical screening prior to applying for a visa.