Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our checklists and advice are written for Indian passport holders travelling abroad, including NRIs applying from India.

Yes. Most clients share documents on WhatsApp or email. For sticker visas you will still attend the embassy, consulate or visa centre appointment in person for biometrics or an interview.

It depends on the country and visa type. We quote the embassy or government fee and our service charge separately before you pay anything.

For e-visas, at least 1–2 weeks before travel. For sticker visas such as Schengen, UK, USA, Canada or Australia, start 6–8 weeks ahead, and earlier during summer and holiday seasons.

No agent can. The embassy or immigration authority makes every decision. We make sure your application is complete, accurate and consistent, which removes the most common reasons for refusal.

1306 B-Block, Asian Suncity, Beside Bolineni Apartments, Kondapur, Hyderabad – 500084. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 AM – 7 PM.

Online through ImmiAccount, for the Visitor visa (subclass 600). You may be asked to give biometrics at a visa application centre.

The grant can allow stays of three, six or twelve months, depending on your purpose and circumstances.

Yes. Include an invitation letter, your child's visa and address details, and your own financial and employment documents.

No. It is linked to your passport electronically. Keep a copy of the grant letter with you when travelling.

IRCC's estimate in September 2026 was about 29 days for applicants from India. It changes weekly, so we check the current figure when you apply.

CAD 100 for the visa plus CAD 85 for biometrics per person, paid online. Visa application centre service charges are extra.

Yes, with a visitor visa. Include their study permit, enrolment letter, an invitation letter and their address, along with your own financial and employment documents.

A visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents that allows longer stays. It requires private medical insurance from an approved insurer and proof that your host meets an income requirement.

The country where you will spend the most nights. If the nights are equal, the country you enter first.

Normally 15 calendar days after your appointment, and longer in the summer season. Apply six to eight weeks ahead for April to June travel.

EUR 90 for adults, plus the visa application centre's service charge.

Yes. A Schengen visa covers all Schengen countries, as long as France is your main destination.

Decisions normally take 15 calendar days after your appointment. Appointments can be hard to find in peak season, so plan early.

An invitation letter from the German company, a covering letter from your employer, your company documents, bank statements and travel insurance, along with the standard Schengen documents.

Indian travellers who have used two Schengen visas correctly within three years can be given a two-year multiple-entry visa, normally followed by a five-year visa. It is at the consulate's discretion.

EUR 90 for adults, plus the visa application centre's service charge.

No. Indians need a Visa on Arrival or e-VOA (IDR 500,000), which is straightforward to get. Bali also charges a separate tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person.

30 days, extendable once for another 30 days, so up to 60 days in total.

We recommend it. You skip the airport visa queue, and an e-VOA can be extended online. Apply at least 48 hours before departure.

Yes. It covers tourism anywhere in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Lombok and Yogyakarta, not only Bali.

Normally 15 calendar days after your appointment, and longer in the summer season.

Yes. Apply to the country where you'll spend the most nights; the Schengen visa covers both.

Travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 of medical expenses, valid across the whole Schengen area for your entire stay.

Common reasons are itineraries that don't match the bookings, unclear finances and a doubtful purpose of travel. We check these before you submit.

Yes, Indian residents can get a single-entry tourist eVISA, submitted through the Japan Visa Application Centre for their state.

INR 500 plus a VFS service charge of INR 800 for the tourist eVISA.

Open the live visa issuance notice on your phone with internet access. Printouts, PDFs and screenshots are not accepted.

No. It covers a single tourist visit. Business, visiting relatives, medical stays and multiple-entry visas need a paper visa.

No, for stays of up to 30 days until 31 December 2026. You must still submit the MDAC within three days before arrival.

The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is a free online form each traveller submits in the three days before arriving. We can file it for your whole family.

Malaysia has not yet confirmed the rules from 1 January 2027. We'll update this page as soon as an announcement is made.

No. The visa waiver covers tourism, social and business visits only. Employment and internships need the correct visa.

No visa is needed in advance. Indian tourists receive a free 30-day visa on arrival if they have a valid passport, a return ticket, a confirmed hotel booking and enough funds.

IMUGA is the Maldives' free online traveller declaration. Submit it within 96 hours before your flight, separately for every traveller including children.

Yes. Use only the official portal, imuga.immigration.gov.mv. Websites that charge for it are unofficial resellers.

Extensions may be possible from inside the Maldives under immigration rules. Tell us your plans and we'll check what applies.

Yes. Indian passport holders apply online for a New Zealand Visitor Visa before travel.

The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, which most visitors pay along with the visa fee when applying.

Allow several weeks, and more before the December–January holidays. Apply as early as you can.

No. Australia and New Zealand each need their own visa.

Only if you hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa used at least once, or permanent residence in the US, UK or an EU country. Others apply for a visit visa through Tasheer (VFS).

Yes, Umrah is permitted on a tourist or visit visa. Hajj needs a separate Hajj visa through an authorised operator.

The e-visa is valid for one year with multiple entries, but you can spend a maximum of 90 days in Saudi Arabia during that year.

Yes. Before Hajj each year, Saudi Arabia temporarily restricts some visit, Umrah and business visas. Check your dates with us before booking.

No. Indian citizens must have a visa before travelling, applied for through an authorised visa agent or a local contact in Singapore.

Usually 3–5 working days once the application is lodged. Apply within 30 days before your arrival date.

A free online arrival form every visitor submits within three days before arriving in Singapore. It is not a visa.

No. A Singapore visa is linked to the passport it was issued on, so you need a new visa on your new passport.

Yes. Since 25 May 2026, Indian travellers get a free tourist ETA for up to 30 days. You must still apply for the ETA online before you travel.

Yes. The ETA is free, but every traveller must have it approved before arriving in Sri Lanka.

Up to 30 days, with up to two entries during the ETA's validity. Longer stays need a paid extension.

Use only the official Sri Lanka ETA website, or let us apply for you. Unofficial look-alike sites often charge fees for an ETA that is free.

Yes. Switzerland is not in the EU but is a Schengen member, so a Schengen visa covers it.

Apply to the country where you'll spend the most nights. If the nights are equal, apply to the country you enter first.

Enough to cover your hotels, travel and daily costs comfortably. Switzerland is expensive, so your bank statements should clearly support your itinerary.

Six to eight weeks before May–June and December trips, when appointments are hardest to find. You can apply up to six months ahead.

Yes. From 15 September 2026, Indian ordinary passport holders travelling for tourism can stay up to 30 days without a visa.

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is a free online form every traveller completes within 72 hours before arrival. We can fill it for your whole group.

The Indian Embassy in Bangkok advises at least THB 20,000 per traveller. Immigration can ask to see it, along with your return ticket and hotel bookings.

Apply for a tourist e-visa through Thailand's official e-visa portal before you travel. Processing usually takes 5–10 working days.

Only if you hold a valid US, UK, Ireland or Schengen visa or residence permit. Otherwise you need a sticker visa before travelling.

Usually 10–15 working days. You may be asked to attend an interview.

Up to 30 days within a 180-day period, on a single entry.

Passport with six months' validity, photos, bank statements for three months, hotel bookings, return tickets, travel insurance and an employment letter or business proof.

Only if you hold a valid visa, residence permit or green card from the US, UK, an EU country, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand or Canada, and your passport is valid for six months. Everyone else needs a UAE visa before travelling.

Usually 3–4 working days once all documents are complete. Apply at least a week before travel, and earlier during school holidays, Diwali and New Year.

Yes. A UAE visa is valid for all seven emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Most tourist visas can be extended from inside the UAE for a fee. The 14-day visa on arrival can be extended once. Tell us before your visa expires so we can check the current rule for your visa type.

A recent colour photo with a plain white background, face clearly visible and no glasses. Most refusals we see are caused by unclear photos or passport scans, so we check them before submitting.

Standard decisions usually take about 15 working days after your VFS biometrics appointment, and longer in peak months. Priority (5 working days) and Super Priority (next working day) are available at extra cost.

From 8 April 2026: £135 for 6 months, £506 for 2 years, £903 for 5 years and £1,128 for 10 years. Each visit is still limited to 6 months.

No. The UK is not in the Schengen area, so you need a separate UK visa.

Not showing clearly why you are travelling and that you will return to India. Inconsistent documents and unexplained large deposits are frequent problems.

You can apply for a 2, 5 or 10-year visa, but it is usually granted to applicants with a good travel history. Many first-time travellers start with a 6-month visa.

At the US Consulate General in Hyderabad, which covers Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

In September 2026 the State Department estimated about 12 months for a B1/B2 interview in Hyderabad. Wait times change often, so we check the current estimate when you apply.

Possibly, if your previous B1/B2 visa is still valid or expired within the last 12 months and was issued when you were 18 or older. Other conditions apply, so we check your case.

The B1/B2 application fee is USD 185, paid before booking the interview. It is not refunded if the visa is refused.

No one can. The consular officer decides. We make sure your DS-160 and documents are accurate and consistent, and prepare you for the interview.

No. Indian passport holders need a visa for mainland Vietnam. Only Phu Quoc island allows a 30-day visa-free stay, and only if you fly there directly from abroad and stay on the island.

USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry, for stays of up to 90 days. The fee is not refunded if the application is rejected.

Normally about three working days. Apply at least 10 days before travel to allow for peak-season delays.

No. The visa-free rule covers Phu Quoc only. If your trip includes mainland cities, apply for the e-visa.