Documentation and visa policy in tourism

You can get a Schengen Visa if you are travelling to Europe for the following purpose:

• Tourism visits and sightseeing
• Business visits
• Visiting family members and friends
• Travel as part of cultural exchange program, sports or research
• Medical visits
• Short term study courses.
• Official visits

How to Apply for a Schengen Visa?

• Fill the Schengen Visa Application form.
• Make an appointment.
• Complete the documents file.
• Show up at the appointment.
• Provide biometrics.
• Verify the documents.
• Pay the visa fees.

The applications for a Schengen visa must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel and not earlier than 6 months before the start of your intended travel.

• The applications for a Schengen visa must be submitted at least 15 days before the intended travel and not earlier than 6 months before the start of your intended travel.
• When entering the Schengen Area, in addition to your passport with the visa sticker on it, you will need to present additional documents at the port of entry. The additional documents include the following:

-proof of travel insurance

-evidence of financial means

-proof of accommodation in Europe

United States tourist visa

•  The B2 visa is a tourist visa which allows you to enter the United States for tourism, pleasure, or visit friends and family. 
• Only those who are not in the US Visa Waiver Program need to apply for a tourist visa to USA. If you are from a Visa Waiver country then you are in luck. You can just follow the simple procedures of applying for an ESTA and then make your travel arrangements.
• Starting May 30, 2023, the cost of a B2 visa application has increased to $185 from the previous price of $160.