Author: Travel Guruji

Indian citizens traveling to Bhutan need to carry the following travel documents.

1. Indian Passport  (Minimum validity of 6 months)

2. Voter Card  ( Given by the Election Commission )

Traveling to Bhutan By Road

Indians traveling to Bhutan by road need to obtain a permit at the  Immigration office at Phuentsholing. 

Traveling To Bhutan By Air

Indians traveling to Bhutan by air must obtain Entry Permit at the Paro International Airport on the basis of any of the travel documents mentioned above. However, the entry permit is limited for travel to Paro and Thimphu only. If you want to travel to other places you have to get a special permit at Thimphu. ( Air Ticket Booking )

Climate 

The winter season (November to March) is quite cold with temperatures dropping below 10 degrees. The summers (April -June are beautiful and one should try to visit during this season. One should avoid visiting Bhutan from July to September as it is the rainy season.

Bhutan is a sacred place for many people because it has maintained its purity for decades.

Nepal Travel for Indian Citizens

Indian citizens will require a govt. id or passport to enter Nepal. Indians can access visa-free access to the country. ( Air Tickets To Nepal )

The Kenyan government requires people to obtain a visa before they can be allowed to travel through the country. Earlier the government used to give traditional visas. Today, Kenyan E-Visas are issued.

There are three types of Kenyan E-Visas

1. Kenyan Tourist Visa

2. Kenyan Transit Visa

3. Kenyan Business Visa

Kenyan Tourist Visa is a single entry visa issued to people from countries whose main purpose is tourism. It is usually issued for 90 days. The visa can be renewed once in the country for a period of 6 months.

Kenyan Transit Visa is a single entry transit visa issued to people connecting through  Kenya to other countries they want to visit a city by leaving the airport.

Kenya Business Visa is a single entry visa issued to people to do business in Kenya for a stay up to 90 days.

Kenyan Visa Requirements

1. Kenya Visa Application Form: People applying for Kenya E-Visa will be required to fill out an application form. Personal info, name, dob, nationality, profession, contact details, passport details, reasons for travel,  date of entry, duration of stay.

2. Once the form is filled and service is paid either by Visa or Master Card.

3. Visa will take two business days and an online visa will be sent to your account.

4. Print and carry the Visa together with your passport.

5. Please  refer to http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html

In the previous section, you have learned about Hong Kong and Macau Visa For Indian Citizens, Australia and New Zealand tourist visa for Indian citizens, UK Visa for Indian citizens and more. In this section, we will learn about the USA.

USA Tourist Visa For Indian Citizens

Application for a tourist visa to the USA is simple. However, it is recommended to take help of a Visa Consultant before applying for the Visa. 

Steps for the Visa Application Process

1. Firstly, a form needs to be filled by the applicant under the guidance of the Visa adviser.

2. An appointment will be scheduled with the consulate based on availability.

3. On the day of the appointment, the applicant needs to carry the documents for submission and for the biometrics.

4. It will a minimum of 3 working days for the visa approval by the consulate.

Documents Required

Employee/Salaried

1. Cover Letter

2. Leave Letter

3. NOC from employer

4. Income Tax Return For the last 3 years

5. Bank Statements for the last 6 months

6. Salary Slips for the last 6 months

7. Investment documents like fixed deposits, mutual fund, etc.

Business Owners

1. In addition to the documents required for salaried individuals, business registration documents are required.

Retired Travelers

     1. All documents for Employee/Salaried

    2. Retirement Proof

    3. Pension Payment documents instead of salary slips

Students

1.  School / College NOC ( If applying during the non-vacation period )

2.   School College ID ( If applying during vacation period )

Any other special situations need to discuss with the adviser. 

The USA Tourist Visa is a 10 Year multiple entry Visa.

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Canadian Tourist Visa

Why I am writing this post?

This is because there is a large Indian community settled in Canada. There is a huge Punjabi community in Canada. 

With immigration becoming challenging day by day in the United States, many Indians want to settle in Canada. Plus Canada’s reputation as a country is second to none. Therefore, Canadian Visa is in huge demand.

But this post is not about the Canadian Visa for immigration. This is for the Canadian Tourist Visa. If some family member or relative wants to visit Canada he/she may apply for a tourist visa. 

Like the USA Tourist Visa, it is advised to process the Canadian Visa from a Visa consultant.  Canadian Tourist Visa is a 90-day single entry.

Documents For Canada Visa Application

1. Original Passport

2. Canada Visa Application Form

3. 2 Recent Passport Size Photographs  ( You will be advised about the exact requirements for the photo by your consultant )

4. Bank Statement Reflecting Transactions For the Last 6 months

5. Fixed Deposits, Property paper, etc.

6. Proof of Employment Like Salary Slip or Appointment letter.

7. There are different requirements for Business Owners and Self Employed 

Read  Visa Free Countries For Indian Citizens

Note: This is a rough overview. If you are planning a vacation in the future you can start preparing the documents slowly from now on.

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Why I am writing this post ?

Australian and New Zealand are two of the most popular locations for Indians abroad. There are thousands of Indians living in Australia and New Zealand. Both the countries are popular locations for tourist too. Indians are also connected to Australians and New Zealanders by our common love for cricket. 

Australia Visa For Indian Citizens

Documents Needed For Australia Visa Application

1. Original Passport ( Passport must be valid for at-least 6 months with minimum 3 blank pages )

2. Passport Pages need to be notarized and submitted along with the documents

3. Confirmed Air Tickets

4. 2 Recent Passport Size Color Photographs ( Consult photo specification normally 35 mm by 45 mm and 80% face close up )

5. Covering letter mentioning details of travel, details of the traveler, purpose of visit and duration of visit need to addressed

6. Income Tax Papers showing transactions for the last 3 years

7. Original Bank Statements reflecting transactions for the last 6 months, duly signed and attested

8. Travel Itinerary 

9. Proof of hotel accommodation.

Additional Documents

       For Employed Applicant

       1. Salary Slips for the last 6 months

       2. Leave letter from employer

     For Company Owner or Self-Employed

     1. Company Registration Certificate

    2. Covering letter on the company letter head and financial documents

    If the applicant has a family in Australia

      1. Passport and Visa copies of the invitee

      2. Invitation letter

      3. Relationship Proof Letter

     If the stay is higher than 3 months 

     1. Chest X-ray and Medical Certificate

     Other medical certificates may be required from panel doctor for senior citizens.  It is to be noted that health documents need to obtained from panel doctor authorized by Australian Visa Authorities. This is something most people need to prepare.

New Zealand Visa For Indian Citizens

New Zealand has a considerable number of Indians. Apart from various families living in New Zealand, the country is a great tourist destination mostly because of it’s pristine beauty and breathtaking scenery.

New Zealand Visa process is a lengthy process and many documents need to be submitted

Some of the Documents Required For New Zealand Visa Application

1. Original passport and old passport ( in any )

2. Passport has to be valid for 6 months. ( 2 blank pages )

3. Confirmed Air Tickets ( Check the price of flight tickets now )

4. Purpose of travel needs to mentioned

5. There are few forms that need to filled if the trip is self sponsored

6. If the trip is sponsored by a New Zealand Citizen then another form needs to filled and signed

7. 2 passport sized recent color photographs ( 35 by 45 mm and 80 % face close up

8. Hotel address confirmation ( Hotel Booking )

9. Income tax returns for last 3 years

10. Original bank statements for 6 months

Additional Documents

If applicant is self employed 

1. Salary Slips For the last 3 months

2. Original leave letter from the employer

If the applicant is a business owner or self employed

1. Certificate of registration of the company

2. Covering letter of the company

3. Financial Documents

Note: This is a rough overview. If you are planning a vacation in future  you can start preparing the documents slowly from now on. We would highly recommend you to process the visa through a visa consultant.

 

 

 

 

 

Sri Lankan Visa is a simple process. Indian nationals need to apply for ETA ( Electronic Travel Authorization ) in order to visit the island nation of Sri Lanka.

Electronic Travel Authorization ( ETA)

The applicants are provided with the following options to process the ETA

1. By the applicant

2. By a third party

3. By one of the registered agents

ETA Application Process

The ETA application process consists of the following steps.

1. Application Form: The applicants are required to fill the mandatory fields and submit the application

2. Fee Payment: One the application is completed the applicant need to pay a fee online. The applicant is provided with multiple options to process the payment.

3. Application Confirmation: The application will receive a confirmation regarding successful submission of the application

Check ETA Application Status

The following details are required to check the application status.

1. Confirmation Code

2. Passport Number

3. Nationality

The Visa for Sri Lanka is double-entry visa valid for a period of 30 days.

The Visa can be extended when you are in Sri Lanka. The visit is limited to tourism and business visits only and you may not involve in paid employment.

Please consult visa agents for detailed information