What is the process for applying for a visa abroad?

Abroad visa application process:

(1) Submit a valid passport.

(2) Submit various documents related to the application, such as certificates about your birth, marital status, education, work experience, etc.

(3) Fill in and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms. Most of them need to be filled in in foreign languages ??and provide personal photos.

(4) Go to the country’s embassy or consulate to meet with officials. Some countries stipulate that all immigration applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; other countries stipulate that applicants for non-immigrant visas must also be interviewed.

(5) The embassy or consulate will submit the completed visa application forms and necessary supporting materials to the domestic competent department for review and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they still have to report it to the country for filing.

(6) After going to the country’s competent authorities for necessary review, notify the embassy or consulate in that country of the review and approval opinions. If agreed, a visa will be issued. If rejected, the applicant will also be notified. (For visa refusal, the embassy and consulate will not refund the visa fee)

(7) Pay the visa fee. Generally speaking, you have to pay the fee first when submitting your visa application. There are also some countries that only charge the fee when the visa application is successful. Generally speaking, immigrant visa fees are slightly higher and non-immigrant visa fees are slightly lower. There are also some countries and regions where visas are free.

Extended information:

Special methods and precautions for applying for a visa abroad:

1. Transit visa.

A transit visa is a visa that allows the holder to travel to a third country from an open or designated port through the country's border within a specified period.

To obtain a transit visa, you must obtain a valid entry visa for the country you are going to or a permit from that country (except for visa-free countries). According to international practice, people with connecting air tickets and direct transit without leaving the airport within 24 hours are generally exempt from applying for a visa, but some countries still require a transit visa.

2. Visa exemption.

According to the agreement between the two governments or the will of one party, personnel holding specific passports from the corresponding countries will be granted visa-free entry. If you are going to a country that has a mutual visa exemption agreement with China, you should read the agreement carefully before entry to clarify the types of passports that are exempt from visas, the number of days of visa-free stay or other special requirements.

4. Visa on arrival.

Port visa, commonly known as visa on arrival, refers to a visa issued by a country’s visa authority to foreigners who have arrived at the country’s port of entry in accordance with the law, so that the parties can enter the country in time to handle emergency matters. Countries that implement port visas have regulations and procedures for applying for port visas.

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