Visa Frequently Asked Questions

Well, Canadian citizens do not require any visa to enter the US from Canada. However, they need to declare their stay duration in the United States.

To get a Canadian visa you first need to fill an application form online available on the IRCC site. After that, you have to gather a copy of all the required documents like your photos, passport, financial proof, identity proof, etc., and make the payment. In last submit the application with your signature.

$100 per person is the standard cost of a Canadian visa. However, the visa fees may vary as per the visa type and services applied for.

No, Schengen biometrics does not work for Canadian visas. However, you can provide your photo and fingerprints at a biometric booth while applying for a Canadian visa.

The visa processing time depends on the Indian visa type. Generally, the tourist visa takes 2-4 days, the e-visa- 72 hours, the medical visa is 2-3 days, and student and conference visas 2-3 weeks. However, due to additional verification, the business visa takes more time.

Generally, the Indian visa application center or Indian Mission/Post takes a minimum of three working days to process the Indian visa. However, the processing time may vary as per the nationality or in some special cases.

The UK visa lasts for six months from the date of issuing. However, you can extend your visa further after it expires.

The UK visa processing time generally takes 21 working days from the date the embassy receives the application. Further, for the return of your passport, 2-3 working days should be allowed.

You can check your visa status online by visiting the official visa issuing authority of the country you are planning to travel to. In addition, with your passport number, you can also check your visa status.

Yes, generally a US citizen needs a visa to travel to the UK. However, in cases like short visits, transit, and electronic travel authorization (ETA) applicants do not need a visa to visit the country.

No, you cannot visit Canada only with a US visa. Depending on your country, you require other documents too like the Canada visitor visa and Canadian eTA.

The visa number is generally located in the lower right-hand corner of the visa. It is typically denoted with red color and consists of an eight-digit number.

3 weeks is the general time to get a UK visa if you are applying from outside the country. However, for applicants who apply within the country the visa processing takes 8 weeks.

You may need to apply for a UK visa even if you are a green card holder to travel to London from the US.

No, Americans do not need a UK visa if they are staying in the country for less than six months. However, they need to carry their passport while entering and leaving the UK.

The UK visa takes 3 weeks to get approved if you applied from outside the UK. For the applicants who applied in the UK the visa service takes 8 weeks.

The time for a Canadian visitor visa may differ from a few weeks to several months. The average time of the process is between two to four weeks. However, during the peak travel season, it may take a long time to process.

Generally, all foreign nationals including the citizens of the US need a work permit to work in Canada. However, there are some exceptions for specific categories, such as athletes, performing artists, and business visitors, depending on their certain activities not needing a work permit in Canada.

The time for the Canada visa application depends on the visa type and the application circumstances. Generally, the process takes 8 weeks to complete. This time allows the immigration authority of Canada to verify the identity of the applicant and conduct the required security checks.

Using the “Track your application” services on the Canada Visa Application Center you can check your visa application status. To access the service use the reference number available on the receipt/invoice issued by the application center with your DOB.