Is Your Income Stable Enough for a Visa?

  • Home  
  • Visa Types You Definitely Need to Know!

Visa Types You Definitely Need to Know!

Planning an international trip? Understanding the different types of visas is the first step to a smooth journey. Here is a simple breakdown of the three main visa types you need to know before booking your flights.

1. The Stamped Visa (Traditional Visa)

This is the traditional way of getting a visa. It is a physical sticker permanently pasted into your passport.
  • The Process: You fill out an online application form, but you must submit your physical documents (including your actual passport) to a visa application center or visit the country’s embassy in person. They will keep your passport for a few days to process it.
  • When do you need it? Most major long-haul destinations require a stamped visa.
  • Popular Countries: USA, UK, Canada and the Schengen Area (Europe).

2. The E-Visa (Electronic Visa)

As the name suggests, this visa is processed and delivered entirely digitally via email.

  • The Process: The procedure is incredibly simple. Just visit the destination country’s official government website, fill out the application, upload digital copies of your documents (like your passport and photos), and pay the fee online.
  • The Timeline: You will usually receive your visa in PDF format via email within 1 to 4 days.
  • Pro-Tip: While travelling, always carry 3–4 physical printouts of your E-visa along with your passport.
  • Popular Countries: Vietnam, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.

3. Visa on Arrival (VoA)

This is the ultimate hassle-free option for spontaneous travelers. You don’t need to apply for or obtain a visa before leaving your home country.
  • The Process: You simply board your flight with your valid passport and necessary travel documents. Once you land at your destination, head straight to the "Visa on Arrival" counter, show your documents, pay the fee (if applicable), and get your entry stamp right then and there.
  • Popular Countries: Indonesia, Maldives, Thailand, and parts of the Middle East.
  • Pro-Tip: While travelling, always carry 3–4 physical printouts of your E-visa along with your passport.
  • Popular Countries: Vietnam, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.

Pro Tip

If you plan to spend an equal amount of time in two different Schengen countries, you must apply at the Consulate of the country whose external borders you will cross first upon entering the Schengen Area.

Book Free Call

Get Expert Help

Speak with our legal experts today.
  • Consultation
  • Student Visa
  • Work Visa
  • Tourist Visa
  • Documents
Book Free Call

Still have questions?

Our team is ready to assist you with personalized guidance.

Contact Us
Stay updated with accurate visa news, immigration policies, country guides, and application tips from around the world – all in one place.
Facebook-f Pinterest-p Youtube Instagram Linkedin-in

Quick Link

Top Categories

Follow Us

Copyright 2024 | All Rights Reserved.