There are different types of Visas that are available based on your requirement and purpose of travel overseas such as Student Visa, Work Visa, Investor Visa, Business Visa, Dependent Visa, and Visitor Visa, etc.

Visitor visas are non-immigrant visas that an individual must apply for if they wish to enter a country temporarily for business, tourism or for transiting through a country while on journey by air or ship.

A student visa is issued to students enrolled at qualified educational institutions in foreign countries. Student visas are non-immigrant visas. Students who wish to pursue higher education in another country must obtain a student visa to study in that country.

Most countries issue student visas for foreign students to attend school within their borders. To obtain a visa, the student must first be enrolled at a college or university in that country.

A Dependent visa is a type of Visa that permits the spouses and kids to travel to an overseas nation for the purpose of accompanying/joining the family member with a corresponding Visa.

With a dependent visa, the dependent of a lawful migrant to a country such as spouse, dependent children or parents can enter and stay in the country. Such dependents can apply for a visa to join the migrant in the country.

Investor visa is offered by countries to encourage people with a proven business track record and a genuine intent in developing a business overseas to invest in their country. This can be either a new business venture or buying an existing overseas business.

Australia and Canada have an Immigrant Investor Programs. The USP of such programs in these countries are that they offer the option of having an alternate residency status while continuing to manage already existing business.

Government authorities in countries issue business visas to travelers who wish to conduct business activities and meetings that are not related to employment in that country. A business visa allows the holder to:

• Attend meetings
• Business events/conferences
• Investigate business opportunities and ventures

The documents required for a Visa interview will depend on the nation and type of Visa that you are applying to. The documents that are most commonly required are:

• Original Passport with a minimum of 6 months of validity after arrival to the overseas nation
• All expired Passports
• 1 photograph both hard and digital copy as per the specification
• The Visa application confirmation page stamped at the VAC
• A valid receipt of Visa fee payment
• Printout of appointment letter for the Visa interview

Supporting documents required for a Visa interview

The idea of supporting documents is to verify –

• Legality
• Validity
• Illegal history, if any
• Monetary affordability;
• Intention to return to home country

Let us look at the documents required for visa interviews for important countries:

United States

• Application Form DS-160 Confirmation Page
• Valid passport;
• Previous passport(s), if any
• Color photo less than six months old that meet specific requirements
• Fee payment in cash
• Proof of finances (bank statements)
• Additional documents as required by your visa category or personal circumstances

United Kingdom

• Interview appointment confirmation
• Receipt to prove payment of visa fees
• Self-attested copy of the online application form
• Other relevant documents based on the type of visa

Canada

• Valid passport
• Documents verifying your identity
• Other documents relevant to your visa application

Europe

• Valid passport
• Completed visa application form
• Supporting documents that include proof of having healthcare insurance, passport photos, and other documents relevant to the visa you have applied for