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Enter your passport — and any extra visas or residence permits you hold — and see in real time where you can apply for a visa, where you're visa-free, and where you'd need an embassy. Covers every destination worldwide, not just a handful.
Ask about documents needed, processing time, or validity for any destination — in your own language, any time. VIA answers from real, structured knowledge, not guesses.
Upload your passport photo and supporting documents and let VIA flag likely problems — wrong photo format, missing pages, expiry issues — before you submit anywhere.
Open the chat in the bottom-right corner to ask VIA directly — for example "What do I need for a Kenya eVisa?" or "How long is an India e-Visa valid?"
Answers that apply regardless of which service or government site you end up using — for destination-specific rules, use the Eligibility Checker or ask VIA above.
It depends entirely on your nationality and destination — there's no single answer. Use the Eligibility Checker above: enter your passport country and we'll show you, in real time, where you can apply for a visa, where you're visa-free, and where you'd need to go through an embassy.
Standard processing usually ranges from a few minutes (for simple eTAs) to 3–7 business days for e-visas, depending on the destination. Many providers also offer expedited/rush processing for an additional fee if you're traveling soon.
Validity varies widely by destination — some eTAs (like Kuwait's) last 30 days, while others (like Canada's) can be valid for up to 5 years. Always check the validity period stated on your specific approved document, not a general rule of thumb.
A rejection usually means the traveler didn't meet the requirements for an electronic travel authorization for that destination. In most cases, the next step is to apply for a traditional visa directly through the destination country's nearest embassy or consulate.
It depends on the destination's processing time — with very short notice, standard processing often can't be guaranteed to finish before departure. Options worth checking: rush/expedited processing (where offered), a visa-on-arrival if the destination provides one, or contacting the embassy directly for an emergency visa.
Some destinations accept travel documents in place of a passport, but not all — and processing can take longer. Always confirm directly with the destination's official requirements (or the provider you're applying through) before starting.
This depends on the destination country and what the immigration authority allows for your nationality and purpose of travel — some destinations offer multiple-entry options, others don't. Check the specific requirements for your destination before applying.
A visa service's fee typically covers more than just the government charge — it usually includes application review before submission, error correction to reduce the risk of rejection, multilingual support, and help if something goes wrong. Applying directly through the official government site is usually cheaper, but you're on your own if you make a mistake.
Most e-visas and eTAs are sent by email as a PDF once approved. It's a good idea to print a copy and carry it (digital and paper) for check-in and border control, alongside your passport.
Before anything else, check your spam or junk folder — this is by far the most common reason an approved visa "goes missing." Search your inbox for the destination name or the provider's domain if you're not sure which folder to look in.
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