Visiting Family / Friends Visa
A Visiting Family / Friends Visa allows foreign nationals to travel to another country to visit relatives or friends who are legally residing there.
What is this visa?
A Visiting Family / Friends Visa is a short-term visa that allows foreign nationals to travel to another country to visit relatives or friends who are legally residing there. This visa is intended for personal visits and social purposes only and does not permit employment, business, or long-term study. This visa is commonly issued for family reunions, special occasions, or short personal stays.
Purpose
- Visiting immediate or extended family members
- Visiting friends or acquaintances
- Attending family events such as weddings or celebrations
- Short personal stays and social visits
- Spending holidays with relatives or friends
Who Can Apply?
- You have a family member or friend legally residing in the host country
- You can provide proof of relationship or friendship
- You intend to stay temporarily and return to your home country
- You have sufficient funds or a sponsor to support your stay
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid passport with required validity
- Genuine purpose of visit
- Proof of relationship or friendship with the host
- Invitation letter from the host (if required)
- Proof of sufficient financial means
- Strong ties to home country
- Clean travel, immigration, and criminal history
Required Documents
Applicant Documents
- Valid passport (with blank pages)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Completed visa application form
- Proof of residence or national ID
Invitation & Relationship Documents
- Invitation letter from family member or friend
- Copy of host's passport, residence permit, or visa
- Proof of relationship (birth certificate, marriage certificate, family tree, etc.)
- Proof of friendship (photos, communication records, affidavits – if applicable)
Financial & Travel Documents
- Bank statements (last 3–6 months)
- Proof of employment or income
- Proof of accommodation (host address or hotel booking)
- Travel itinerary or flight reservation
- Return or onward travel ticket
- Travel insurance (if required)
* Additional documents may be requested by immigration authorities.
Types
- Single-entry Visit Visa
- Multiple-entry Visit Visa
- Short-term Visit Visa
- Long-term Visit Visa (limited stay per visit)
Validity & Stay Duration
- Visa validity: From a few weeks to several years
- Stay duration: Usually 7 to 90 days per visit
- Entries: Single or multiple entries allowed
- Overstaying may result in fines, deportation, or future visa bans
Processing Time
- Standard processing: 5–15 working days
- Express processing (if available): 2–5 working days
- Processing times vary depending on destination country, applicant nationality, and application method
Fees
- Fees depend on destination country, visa type and duration, number of entries, and applicant nationality
- Visa fees are generally non-refundable, even if the visa is refused
Important Rules & Restrictions
- Employment or business activities are prohibited
- Long-term study is not allowed
- Visa extension may not be permitted
- Dependents usually require separate visas
- Overstaying can affect future visa applications
Benefits
- Reunite with loved ones abroad
- Attend family events and celebrations
- Short-term stay with flexible travel options
- Faster processing than long-term visas
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