End-to-End Visa Booking Guidelines
1. Choose Your Destination & Visa Type
- Decide
which country you're visiting.
- Identify
the visa type (Tourist, Business, Transit, Student, Work).
- Visit
the official embassy/consulate website or VFS Global, BLS
International, or other authorized visa handling services.
2. Check Visa Requirements
Each country has specific requirements. Usually includes:
- Valid
passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Passport-size
photos (as per
the embassy’s specifications)
- Flight
bookings (round
trip or onward journey)
- Hotel
reservation or invitation
letter
- Travel
insurance
- Bank
statements
(proof of funds)
- Income
tax returns
- Visa
application form
3. Fill Visa Application Form
- Download
or fill the visa form online.
- Fill
all details correctly (avoid overwriting or spelling mistakes).
- Some
countries have online portals (e.g., USA - DS-160, Schengen -
VFS/BLS)
4. Pay Visa Fees
- Pay
online or at the visa center (debit/credit card or bank draft).
- Keep
the payment receipt.
5. Book Visa Appointment
- Book
your biometrics and document submission appointment:
- Via
VFS Global, BLS International, or official embassy sites.
- Choose
the nearest Visa Application Center (VAC).
6. Attend the Visa Appointment
- Carry
original documents + photocopies.
- Reach
the VAC at least 15 minutes early.
- Submit:
- Passport
- Photos
- Application
form
- Supporting
documents
- Give
biometrics (fingerprints, photo).
- Some
visas may require interviews (especially US, UK, Canada).
7. Track Your Application
- You’ll
get a tracking number or reference ID.
- Track
via the VAC website (VFS/BLS/etc.)
8. Receive Your Passport
- You’ll
be notified when your passport is ready.
- Collect
from the center or get it delivered via courier (if opted).
- Check
your visa stamp details carefully.
📝 Optional Tips
✅ Book
flights and hotels with free cancellation/refund options.
✅ Carry extra copies of all documents during travel.
✅ Some countries offer eVisa or Visa on Arrival—check
eligibility.
✅ Don’t submit fake
documents—this can lead to rejection or blacklisting.
🧭 Popular Country Visa Portals
|
Country |
Portal / Application |
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USA |
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UK |
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Canada |
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Schengen Area |
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UAE |
https://www.emirates.com
(via airline) or travel agents |
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Australia |