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Classes of visas
Classes of visas
Visas come in many forms, so it is important to obtain the appropriate visa for what you intend to do. Attempting to enter the host country on an incorrect visa can see you refused entry, and even banned from reentry. Not all countries offer the same types of visas. Here are some of the most common varieties:
Tourist Visas are issued to persons wishing to travel to a country for sightseeing or vacation. Most tourist visas last for, at most, six months. A few may last five years, but these usually have a hefty fee.
Transit Visas are issued to people passing through the country without a significant stay, normally for anywhere from 24 hours to ten days.
Business Visas are issued if one needs to conduct financial transactions in the country, sign contracts, attend training or meetings, and a whole plethora of work-related activities, but employment is prohibited.
Student Visas are issued to those who wish to undertake a course of study in another country. Proof of enrollment is necessary.
Work Visas are permits allowing one to hold a paid job in the destination country for a period of time. These are notoriously hard to acquire unless special arrangements exist between your home country and the destination country. This is because the primary requirement of this is that no one in the local job market possesses the skills and qualifications required for the job, as the employer has to justify why they need to look for an employee from far away.
Working Holiday Visas are work visas that allow short-term jobs to be undertaken to subsidize a vacation.
Religious Pilgrimage Visas, such as visas given for the Hajj, entitle the bearer to visit a religious shrine or site. These are common in most Muslim countries.
Retirement Visas allow one to reside in a country indefinitely, so long as they abide by the law and don't seek paid employment. See Retiring_abroad#Visas.
Immigrant Visas permit one to resettle in a country.
As the mechanics for long-term and work visas can get complicated, it is advisable to engage the services of an immigration attorney in order to properly assess your eligibility for the desired type of visa, and facilitate the necessary paperwork.
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