A visa is an official document that allows the holder to enter a foreign country legally. A visa is usually stamped or affixed to the holder’s passport. The host country grants different rights to visa holders. There are different types of visas that vary depending on the purpose of travel to each country. To clear up the confusion, here’s what you need to know before embarking on an international trip.
Different types of visas
1. Work Visa
A work visa is required for individuals wishing to take up employment or conduct business in the host country. There are several work visas depending on the type of work and length of stay.
2. Student Visa
A student visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa that allows the holder to enroll in higher education institutions in the host country. Therefore, it is important to get a student visa if you want to pursue higher education in another country. Indonesia offers flexible visas to attract digital nomads
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3. Business Visa
In order to engage in commercial activity without entering the host country’s labor market, a business visa is essential. If an individual is traveling to conduct business with another company, they may also need a business visa.
4. Tourist Visa
A tourist visa allows you to stay in the host country for a specified period of time for sightseeing or leisure purposes. However, these visas do not entitle you to do business in the country.
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5. Transit Visa
Travelers need a transit visa if they want to transit through a country other than their destination country. If the passenger is staying in one of their countries for more than a few hours, a transit visa is usually required.
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6. Spouse Visa
If a couple is not from the same country and wants to visit each other, they can apply for a spousal visa.
7. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas
Holders may reside permanently in the host country without an immigrant visa, but may enter the host country temporarily on a nonimmigrant visa.
8. E-Visa
An e-visa or electronic visa is a digital visa that is stored in a database instead of being stamped or stuck into the holder’s passport. E-visa applications are usually made over the internet.
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We hope that after reading this article, you will gain clarity on what type of visa suits your travel needs.
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