What is the difference between TOURIST VISAS, BUSINESS VISAS, TRANSIT VISAS and TOURIST CARDS?
A Tourist Visa is generally only available for holiday purposes or for visiting relatives. Some countries require various documents and details from you before they issue this type of visa. These can include; an authorisation from their foreign ministry, an invitation from relatives, airline tickets, hotel bookings, your itinerary in that country or proof of special amounts of funds. A Business Visa is usually only issued if you are travelling on business purposes. A letter from your company explaining the nature of your business and a letter of invitation from business you are visiting in the foreign country is normally required. Please be aware that business visas are not the same as a working permit. A Transit Visa is designed for shorter journeys, normally of up to 5 days, across a country. They are usually only valid for a short time from their issue. Evidence of onward travel outside the country is normally required. Extensions to transit visas can often be obtained once you are
