Demystifying Visa-Free, Visa-on-Arrival & E-Visa: What Every Traveller Should Know

Visa-Free: The easiest, whereby one enters countries without having to obtain a visa in advance. They require just a valid passport and sometimes, proof of return tickets and funds. However, usually, the option is limited to a short stay, ranging between 30 to 90 days.

Visa-On-Arrival: Provided the destination is reached, VoA gives you the means to obtain a visa. It saves the trouble of applying in advance and, in most cases, does require paperwork and waiting in queues at the airport or border. Accommodation proof or return tickets are still claimed as supporting documents.

E-Visa: An online process for application and submission of papers, and payment is made before travelling. Once granted, it gets linked electronically to one’s passport. Although it minimizes any hassle at the airport, one has to be extra cautious in planning the trip to avoid any last-minute hold-ups.

They all have pros and cons, but the key is to thoroughly examine the matter before planning.

If your question is more complex than short visits, with a plan to pursue studies, work, or settle abroad, Abhinav Immigration Services is prepared to guide you. With 30-plus years of experience and thousands of successes to their credit, Abhinav is a respected name in the immigration industry and has assisted numerous individuals and families in making the world their home.