Thursday, 6 July 2017

How to Get Italy Visa

Italy Tourist Visa in 7 Days

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GENERAL VISA REQUIREMENT FOR ITALY

  • Fill the application form completely a. You can also fill the Italy Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy,
  • Two number of  photos must be attached ( passport format )a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
  • Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages,
  • A copy of your Round trip-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa.**
  • Travel medical insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Italy and the entire Schengen area,
  • A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Italy and itinerary,
  • Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable).
  • Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in Italy.**
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, the following are the required amounts of means of subsistence needed to be attested by a foreigner, at the moment applying for an Italian Visa to an Italian Embassy or Consulate:
    • For stays up to 5 days:The overall amount is 269.60€ /person and 212.81 /two and more persons.
    • For stays 6-10 days: The daily amount is 44.93€ /person and 26.33€ /two and more persons.
    • For stays 11-20 days:The overall amount is 51.64€/person and 25.82€/ two and more persons, plus the daily amount is 36.67€/person and 22.21€/ two and more persons.
    • For stays over 20 days:The overall amount is 206.58€/person and 118.79€/ two and more persons, plus the daily amount is 27.89€/person and 17,04/ two and more persons.
** Travelvisaguru has proven complete online system to provide the flight itinerary and hotel reservation document for visa application purpose.
Flight itinerary for visa sample
Hotel booking document for visa sample

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How to Get CANADA Visa


CANADA TOUR AND VISA GUIDE




Canada is a North American country stretching from the U.S. in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north. Major cities include massive Toronto, west coast film centre Vancouver, French-speaking Montréal and Québec City, and capital city Ottawa. Canada's vast swaths of wilderness include lake-filled Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains. It's also home to Niagara Falls, a famous group of massive waterfalls


Canada Visitor Visa Category
Single entry visa: Allows Visitor to come to Canada only one time.Once you exit Canada,excluding travel to the US and St. Pierre and Miquelon you will need fresh visa to travel back and enter Canada
Multiple entry Visa: Allows visitor entry and exit from Canada for six months at a time and this is valid for 10 years (check passport validity)
Eligibility Check:
Note: Starting on February 6, 2014 (00:01 EST), all visa applicants will automatically be considered for a multiple entry visa. The visa officer reviewing your application may be able to give you this type of visa even if you applied for a single entry visa.
Both visa category is fixed period and cannot be used after expire.
Travel document requirement
Travel document not allowed 
Following documents are subject to risk of getting visa and unlikely not allowed to enter Canada
  • Passports supposedly issued by Somalia
  • Non-machine readable passports issued by the Czech Republic
  • Temporary passports issued by the Republic of South Africa
  • Provisional passports issued by Venezuela
High level process involved in getting Canada visa
  1. Every individual needs go through eligibility check
  2. Apply for visitor Visa
  3. Check process timeline
  4. Steps after applying visa
  5. Prepare for arrival
  6. Extensionprocess for extended stay
Check out for flight itinerary  for Visa  document


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How to get Portugal Visa

Portugal Visa Requirement and Templates


Portugal grants flowing types of visa for visitors under short term Visa category.
  1. Business or conference visa
  2. Tourist Visa
  3. Visit to family & friends
  4. Transit Visa
1.Business or Conference visa
Documents required for Business Visa.
  • A visa application signed by Applicant . Download Schengen visa application. If you need a sample form with instructions then click here.
  • Two Recent (not older than six months) passport-size photographs in colour with white background. (3.5cm / 4.5cm) (Do not staple)
  • Covering letter with company mentioning the designation and current profile of the applicant, purpose of the visit, itinerary, name and contacts of the company in Portugal.
  • An invitation letter from the company in Portugal / Notification to attend conference/ seminar/ workshops  from the  Organizers. Mentioning the invitee details, the dates and purpose of the trip with detailed schedule of the business meetings or trainings, venue of conference/seminar.
  • Proof of Financial support such as :
    Copy of Bank statement for last three Months.
    Copy of Income Tax Returns for the last three years
    Copy of Salary Slips for the last three months, if applicable
    Copy of Pan Card
    Proof of occupation.
  • Copy of Registration certificate and profile of the Indian company, if applicable.
  • Foreign Nationals residing in India must submit valid permit to return to India.
  • Minors below 18 years travelling alone must submit the written consent of their parents/ guardian.
  • As per instruction received from Consulate General of Portugal Goa, minors travelling in the absence of any one or both parents an NOC signed by both parents and duly attested by the Notary and Mantralaya is required.
  • Declaration form granting SEF(Foreign and borders office)permission for consulting criminal records in Portugal(not required for minors below 16 years)
    Please Click Here to download SEF form for applications submitted under the jurisdiction of consulate general of Portugal in goa.
  • Flight itinerary or flight reservation for visa application. This includes your flight information, airport information, date of travel and flight names and should be obtained from a qualified travel agent. . To book your flight itinerary for Schengen tourist visa, Click here.
  • Proof of accommodation. Hotel bookings for your stay. Sample hotel bookings for visa application . To book accommodation proofs for your Schengen tourist visa. Click here.
  • A valid health insurance covering a minimum of €30,000 . Sample here.
Some important tips:
  • Applicant could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, New Delhi/Consulate General of Portugal, Goa.
  • Applicants (Adults & Children) applying through the Consulate General of Portugal in Goa will be required to appear for a personal Interview if there has been no travel to a Schengen country within the last 3 years at the time of submission. The Visa Application Centre shall help you take an appointment for the same.
  • The visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is non-refundable.
    Carry All documents in Original at the time of interview.
2.Tourist Visa or Schengen Visa
Travelvisaguru extends the service to achieve tourist visa processing for our customers as smooth and easy as possible. We are providing you all relevant templates and complete guide for any type of visa be it Schengen visa, US visitor visa, UK visa or Australian visa. Phenomenal service along with consistent in all our pricing models. Please choose the appropriate visa to download templates for them.
Essential documents for applying Schengen Visa along with sample
(Download all the required documents for your visa application as a zip file. Visa application requirements.zip)
Please read carefully these documents which will definitely assist you in applying Visa.There may be chance that you might require additional document, based on the specific country requirement However most of the documents are very well listed out in above article.


3.Visit to family & friends
Document required for Family Visa
Checklist for Schengen tourist visa. Please download the one for your country. However we are attaching a sample here.
  • A visa application. Download Schengen visa application. If you need a sample form with instructions then click here.
  • Two Recent (not older than six months) passport-size photographs in color with white background. (3.5cm / 4.5cm). (Do not staple).
  • Passport photocopy (front and last page on single page).
  • If visiting Friend Invitation letter from the host in Portugal mentioning names of all invitees, duration of stay, purpose of stay,  relationship along with copy of  Portuguese/Indian passport, residence permit.
  • Personal covering letter with your entire plan clearly mentioned. Download template.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses while in Portugal:
    • Bank Statements for the last 3 months
    • Copy of Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years
    • Copy of Salary Slips (if employed).
    • Copy of Pan Card
  • Sponsorship Proof if visiting family:
    • Sponsorship letter (Termo de Responsabilidade)
    • Copy of Passport
    • Copy of Residence Permit (should be valid)
  • Residence Proof:
    • Residence/Rent contract copy (should be valid)
    • Rent receipts for the last three (03) months
  • If the Sponsor is working,
    • Copy of Salary Slips for the last three (03) months
    • Copy of IRS (Income Tax Returns) for the last three (03) years
  • If you are a student then no objection letter from school. Download template
  • Flight itinerary or flight reservation for visa application. This includes your flight information, airport information, date of travel and flight names and should be obtained from a qualified travel agent. . To book your flight itinerary for Schengen tourist visa, Click here.
  • Proof of accommodation. Hotel bookings for your stay. Sample hotel bookings for visa application . To book accommodation proofs for your Schengen tourist visa. Click here.
  • A valid health insurance covering a minimum of €30,000 . Sample here.
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Wednesday, 5 July 2017

How to get South Africa Visa

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SOUTH AFRICA ALL TYPE VISA EXPLAINED ALONG WITH DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT 

Visitors’ visas are for international travellers (citizens of other countries) who have permanent residence outside South Africa and who wish to visit the country on a temporary basis for tourism or business purposes for a period of 90 days or less.
South Africa Visa common Documents requirement
  • Passport having validity not less then 30 days and 2 colored passport size photo
  • Duly filled B1-84 form(Application for Visa)
  • Prescribed fee Paid receipt
  • Vaccination certificate for yellow fever(if required)
  • Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit
  • If you have children (minors) traveling with you or joining in South Africa, you will need to provide the following additional documents
    • Proof of guardianship or custody or
    • Consent from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor
  • Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of:
    • Bank statements
    • Salary advances
    • Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa
    • Bursary
    • Medical cover or
    • Cash available (including credit cards and travellers’ cheques)

New requirements for visiting South Africa – particularly for children – came into effect on 1 June 2015. All children under the age of 18 years who travel into or out of South Africa need the consent of both their parents, and to produce an unabridged birth certificate to get a visa or at a port of entry.
All children under the age of 18 – both local and foreigners – must travel with a valid passport and an unabridged (full) birth certificate stating both parents' names. If the child is travelling alone or with only one parent, then they must also carry an affidavit filled out by the missing parent or parents.

Under the new legislation, South Africans and foreign nationals travelling with children under the age of 18 are required to produce unabridged birth certificates. It is part of the government's commitment to safeguard the best interests of children and prevent child trafficking
The Department of Home Affairs immigration services has equivalent forms for foreign children available online:

South Africa Visa Types 
  1. Visitor Visa.document requirement apart from above common documents
  • A completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa)
  • A return or onward ticket
  1. Visa for entertainment industry(similar to Visitor Visa)
  2. Medical Treatment Visa:Issued for a maximum period of six months at a time
  • A duly completed BI-1738 application form
  • A letter from your medical practitioner or a medical institution, indicating the reasons/ necessity for treatment, the period of treatment and particulars of the treatment plans in the Republic of South Africa
  • Details of the person or institution responsible for your medical expenses and hospital fees
  • Should your medical scheme or employer not be liable for expenses incurred, proof of financial means or medical cover must be submitted
  1. Business Visa document requirement Apart from general document
  • Foreigners who are contemplating investing in the South African economy by establishing a business or by investing in an existing business in the country must apply for a business visa. As an applicant, you will be required to invest a prescribed financial capital contribution
  • At least an amount in cash and a capital contribution as determined from time to time by the Minister, is available.
  • Financial statements for the preceding financial year
  • The contribution to the national interest of the Republic

  1. Work Visa document requirement Apart from general document.
  • A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his/ her dependent family members, should it become necessary
  • An application for a general work visa shall be accompanied by –
  • A certificate from the Department of Labour
  • Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic
  • 
A contract of employment signed by both yourself and the employer.
  • Full particulars of the employer including proof of registration with the Registrar of Companies
  • An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director- General upon the employee no longer being in the employ of such employer or when employed in a different capacity or role.
  • All required documentation for a spouse and/or children if they intend to accompany you
  1. Intra-company Transfer Work Visa
  • An employment contract with the company abroad
  • A letter from the employer/company abroad confirming that the you will be transferred to a branch/affiliate company in South Africa
  • A letter from the South African company where you will work, confirming the transfer from the parent/affiliated company abroad. This letter should specify the occupation and capacity in which you will be employed and should also confirm that the maximum duration of employment will not exceed 4 years
  • An undertaking by the employer:
    • that you will leave South Africa once the 4-year period comes to an end 
confirming that your passport is valid
    • that you will be employed in the position for which the permit is issued
  1. Corporate Visas  
  • A corporate visa allows a corporate entity (e.g. a mine group, farmer, etc) to employ a pre-determined number of skilled/semi-skilled/ unskilled workers. A corporate visa is issued for a period not exceeding three years, Applications must be made at any VFS centres or nearest South African embassy, mission or consulate abroad.
  • Proof of registration of the corporation with the:
    • The South African Revenue Service
    • Unemployment Insurance Fund
    • Compensation Fund for Occupational Injuries
    • Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission, where legally required
  • The applicant for a corporate visa must provide proof that at least 60% of the total staff complement that are employed are citizens and permanent residents employed permanently in various positions
  1. Study Visa document requirement Apart from general document
  • If you are a foreign student and wish to study in South Africa you can apply for a study visa by completing Form BI-1738. Study visas must be applied for at VFS Centre across the country near the educational institution you will be studying at or at the nearest South African embassy, mission or consulate abroad
  1. Relatives’ Visa document requirement Apart from general document
  • A duly completed BI-1738 application form
  • proof that you are an immediate family member of a South African citizen/permanent resident
  1. Retired Persons’ Visa 
  • The spouse and dependent children accompanying the holder of a retired person visa may be issued with an appropriate visa.
VISA APPLYING PROCESS
  1. Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your ‘purpose of visit’ do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category
  2. Complete your visa application form and affix your photograph. You may download the form from this website.
  3. Ensure photos are as per specifications.
  4. Attach all supporting documents required as per checklist. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are not accepted.
  5. Submit your application at the VFS centre along with the applicable fees in cash
  6. Track your application online
  7. Collect your passport from the VFS centre or wait for courier delivery.
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Monday, 3 July 2017

How to get Tourist Visa to Amsterdam



HOW TO GET TOURIST VISA TO AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam is the commercial capital of the Netherlands and one of the top financial centres in Europe, Amsterdam is considered an alpha world city by the Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) study group.
foreign nationals wishing to stay in the Netherlands for up to three months require a short stay visa or Schengen visa

SCHENGEN VISA OR TOURIST VISA TO AMSTERDAM

If you want to visit Amsterdam(Netherlands) for a maximum of 90 days you may need a short-stay Schengen visa. This depends on your nationality.(Click here for Country List Whose nation require a Visa)
A Schengen visa allows a foreign national to stay and travel in the Schengen area for up to three months within a six month period.
If you have a Schengen visa for the Netherlands, you will also be permitted to travel in the other countries belonging to the Schengen area. A handy short-stay calculator, which can be used to calculate the period of allowed stay.
(Click Here to check the short stay calculator)

WHERE TO APPLY VISA TO AMSTERDAM

All Foreign nationals need to apply for Schengen visas at consulate in their country of origin.

HOW TO APPLY VISA TO AMSTERDAM

Commonly required documents for France Visa Application
  • Passport validity of at least 3 months beyond return date and two blank page in the passport
  • Application form (filled)
  • 2 photo must be attached with passport size where face should be clearly visible(size – 4.5cm X 3.5cm)
  • A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa – if not otherwise required.
  • Tavel medical insuranceof minimum 30,000 €
  • Financial proof(about 70€ per day basis)
  • Covering letter or Authorization letter
  • Hotel and flight ticket reservations(if applicable)
Covering Letter –
Covering letter must have your personal details like the purpose of travel with traveling to and from dates.
Travel Insurance Policy –
  • Travel Insurance declaration signed by the applicant
  • Travel insurance issued based on the EU guidelines
  • It should cover at least 30,000 Euros or $50,000
  • The insurance must be valid until 15 days of your return date, back to India
Travel Itineraries for Tourism purpose –
  • A confirmed Flight ticket booking or Flight reservation for Francevisa from a travel agent. A flight ticket need not be booked in advance for a visa. Once the visa is confirmed then a flight ticket may be purchased. The Embassy of France does not hold responsibility for the expenses or loss incurred if you buy a flight ticket in advance and your visa application is cancelled. You can get your flight itinerary for Amsterdam visa online here.
Flight itinerary is a safer way of submitting a visa application without buying an actual flight ticket which is expensive if your visa is refused. In fact the European union visa requirements for visa states the same.
As per the official document,
Round trip reservation or itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Schengen state. Some Schengen authorities accept the itinerary when applying for the visa but request the original air ticket when visa is collected.
  • If you are planning to travel to any other country other than France, Then you need to have flight itineraries for each and every location. You can read everything about flight itinerary for visa application
  • Hotel booking , hostel reservations for Francevisa, Or any other country that you are planning to stay. So you will need to make all the hotel bookings and reservations before you leave. Again you can use an online travel agent to make hotel reservations for visa applications for you without you having to swipe your card. This may not seem important but when you factor in all the currency conversions, filling up each and every form andHUGE cancellation fee if you can’t make it to one place then it is always reasonable to get it done through online agents. An added benefit is most of the travel agents charge you about $50 for the entire trip and not for each and every booking, which is a bargain when you factor in currency conversion charges. Read our post about hotel booking for visa
Financial Proof –
It highly important to show your financial stability to ensure the embassy of your capacity to hold all your expenses their on your own and return back safely to India. Hence you must provide the following documents –
  • Your Salary slip of at least last 6 months
  • Your personal bank statement for last 3 months
  • Income tax return filed for last 3 years or W-8 forms
  • Your PAN card photocopy if available
Health Insurance –
You must also submit the health insurance covering all the medical expenses of minimum 30,000 Euros to 50,000$ during the stay of applicant in France. This insurance is for any emergency purpose which can arise during the stay at France. Here is a sample traveling insurance covering upto 30,000 EU
Authorization letter –
An authorized letter by the applicant regarding their travel to France with their original signature.

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Sunday, 2 July 2017

How to get Tourist Visa for Paris

How to Get Tourist Visa to Paris

Welcome to Paris Pax

World Tourism Organization (WTO) has rated Paris as the most foreign tourists in the world. Visa is mandatory for pax to get into Paris but Americans has exception on visa to tour the fair city of lights. However, not all countries are waived of the visa requirement. For citizens of nations that are required to hold a visa, a tourism visa known in the European Union as a Schengen visa, is required for stays less than 90 days. The application requirements for a Schengen visa are easy and require in-person application.

Please note below Nations does not need Visa to enter Paris

Check your luck !!!
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Israel, Japan, United states of America,Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicarag, Venezuela and all member states of the European Union. Citizens of nations that are not waived must apply for a Schengen short stay (under 90 days) visa
How to get Paris Visa!!!
Every Pax who wants to visit Paris has to reach out appropriate French Consulate General. If you are required to apply for a Schengen visa, determine the closest Consulate General of France to your location by visiting the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. For a full list of the French consulates throughout the world,
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Commonly required documents for France Visa Application
  • Passport validity of at least 3 months beyond return date and two blank page in the passport
  • Application form (filled)
  • 2 photo must be attached with passport size where face should be clearly visible(size – 4.5cm X 3.5cm)
  • A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa – if not otherwise required.
  • Tavel medical insuranceof minimum 30,000 €
  • Financial proof(about 70€ per day basis)
  • Covering letter or Authorization letter
  • Hotel and flight ticket reservations(if applicable)

Descriptive for above requirement

Visa Application form –
NOTE: WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU FILL THE ONLINE FORM AND TAKE A PRINT OUT OF IT FOR YOUR VISA PROCESSING.
  • The Visa application must be either filled with blue pen or can be filled online followed by print out. Here is a link to Online France visa application form – http://www.vfs-france.co.in/PDF/Visa_Form_France_Schengen_Revised_040214.pdf
  • The applicant must provide their original signature in the form on page 3 and page 4.
  • The applicant must also carry 2 photocopies of the duly filled Visa application form.
  • The application must be submitted at the embassy of France in your local country(eg:New Delhi or Mumbai (For Indian applicants)
  • The application fee must be paid through bank draft in favor of EMBASSY OF France, NEW DELHI or CONSULATE GENERAL OF France, MUMBAI(For Indian applicants)
Covering Letter –
Covering letter must have your personal details like the purpose of travel with traveling to and from dates.
Travel Insurance Policy –
  • Travel Insurance declaration signed by the applicant
  • Travel insurance issued based on the EU guidelines
  • It should cover at least 30,000 Euros or $50,000
  • The insurance must be valid until 15 days of your return date, back to India
Travel Itineraries for Tourism purpose –
  • A confirmed Flight ticket booking or Flight reservation for Francevisa from a travel agent. A flight ticket need not be booked in advance for a visa. Once the visa is confirmed then a flight ticket may be purchased. The Embassy of France does not hold responsibility for the expenses or loss incurred if you buy a flight ticket in advance and your visa application is cancelled. You can get your flight itinerary for France visa online here.
Flight itinerary is a safer way of submitting a visa application without buying an actual flight ticket which is expensive if your visa is refused. In fact the European union visa requirements for visa states the same.
As per the official document,
Round trip reservation or itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Schengen state. Some Schengen authorities accept the itinerary when applying for the visa but request the original air ticket when visa is collected.
  • If you are planning to travel to any other country other than France, Then you need to have flight itineraries for each and every location. You can read everything about flight itinerary for visa application
  • Hotel booking , hostel reservations for Francevisa, Or any other country that you are planning to stay. So you will need to make all the hotel bookings and reservations before you leave. Again you can use an online travel agent to make hotel reservations for visa applications for you without you having to swipe your card. This may not seem important but when you factor in all the currency conversions, filling up each and every form andHUGE cancellation fee if you can’t make it to one place then it is always reasonable to get it done through online agents. An added benefit is most of the travel agents charge you about $50 for the entire trip and not for each and every booking, which is a bargain when you factor in currency conversion charges. Read our post about hotel booking for visa
Sample flight itinerary with PNR
Financial Proof –
It highly important to show your financial stability to ensure the embassy of your capacity to hold all your expenses their on your own and return back safely to India. Hence you must provide the following documents –
  • Your Salary slip of at least last 6 months
  • Your personal bank statement for last 3 months
  • Income tax return filed for last 3 years or W-8 forms
  • Your PAN card photocopy if available
Health Insurance –
You must also submit the health insurance covering all the medical expenses of minimum 30,000 Euros to 50,000$ during the stay of applicant in France. This insurance is for any emergency purpose which can arise during the stay at France. Here is a sample traveling insurance covering upto 30,000 EU
Authorization letter –
An authorized letter by the applicant regarding their travel to France with their original signature.
-Travelvisaguru

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Thursday, 29 September 2016

How to Get Visa to Cuba



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CUBA VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH AFRICANS

An electric mix of culture and history, Cuba is one of Latin America’s most unique countries.Cuba has entry requirements that differ depending on your nationality and the reason for your visit. Below we are explaining about Cuba visa requirements for south Africans also how to get (Flights)flight itinerary for Cuba Tourist Visa

TYPES OF VISA FOR SOUTH AFRICANS

1.Tourist Visa(Tourist Card)
2.A-2 Family Visa
3.D6 or Press Visa
4.Business Visa
5.Permanent VIsa

TOURIST CARD REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS

  • VALID PASSPORT. (Minimum six months validity before date of expiration)
  •  APPLICATION FORM PLUS 1 PASSPORT COLOR PHOTO.
  •  PROOF OF ACCOMMODATION. NAME AND/OR ADDRESS OF ACCOMMODATION IN CUBA, WHETHER HOTEL OR RENT HO-- USE. (Confirmed hotel or rental house booking)
  •  AIRLINE TICKETS (ITINERARY TO AND FROM CUBA). It can be electronic ticket or photocopy of the original.
  • TOURIST CARD FEE: R180.00 ISSUED IN 72 HOURS.
  • TOURIST CARD ISSUED IN 24 HOURS: R480.00
  •  STATEMENT OF THE BANK (AT LEAST THE LAST THREE MONTHS)
  •  VALIDITY OF THE TOURIST CARD: UP TO 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF ARRIVAL IN CUBA. (STAY CAN BE EXTENDED FOR ANOTHER 30 DAYS UPON REQUEST TO AND APPROVAL BY THE IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES)
  •  OTHER TYPES OF VISA (BUSINESS, FAMILY, EVENT, TRANSIT): R660. IF URGENT VISA IS REQUESTED, PLEASE ADD R300 TO THE STANDARD FEE.
  •  EMAIL OR FAX PROOF OF PAYMENT TO consul@za.embacuba.cu OR (012) 346 2216

Legalization and certification of Documents

Documents to be used in Cuba for legal procedures must be legalized by the corresponding authorities of the country.Documents must be translated by a notarized translator and legalized, both the original and the translation, by the competent authorities and then by the Cuban Consulate, or, having the originals legalized by the competent authorities and then having them translated at the Cuban Consulate along with the legalization of the original and the translation.Payment of the consular fee must be made for this service.

NOTE: If the application is made by mail or via a third party, an extra consular fee will be charged for the pertinent Consular service.All payments must be made in cash or by a bank certified cheque. All cash sent by mail will be refused and returned at the risk of the applicant.

DO NOT LOSE YOUR TOURIST VISA CARD !

If you do lose your tourist card it will need to get replaced, resulting in extra costs, delays and the possibility of missing your flight home.

Visa Extension

Your Tourist Visa Card may be extended when in Cuba by another 30 days with the immigration authority. To extend your Tourist Card/Visa, you need to pay appropriate fee in stamps sold at banks and a receipt from your accommodation (hotels or casa particulars).

General Note for Visitor having tourist card

All travelers require tourist card to enter Cuba, together with a current passport (from any nation). These are the only two documents a visitor needs.
A Cuba Tourist Card/Visa is only valid for leisure or recreational purposes.
A Cuba Tourist Visa Card can be used once within 180 days after the date of issue.
The Tourist Card is valid for 30 days and is non-transferable and non-refundable. It extendable in Cuba for a further 30 days maximum.
A Cuba Tourist Card/Visa must be stamped by the Cubaism Travel Agency on both sections at the back of the visa.
The information on a Cuba Tourist Card/Visa must coincide with that in the passport.
A Cuba Tourist Card/Visa is only valid for leisure or recreational purposes.
Minors must have their own Tourist Card even if they are travelling under their parents´ passport(s).
Passports must be valid for more than 2 months after departure for Cuba.

Consular Office Notice

The Consular Office of the Embassy of Cuba in South Africa wishes to announce that, as of 18 June 2015, cash deposits or bank transference for payment of consular services will have a validity period of 30 days from the date they were deposited in the consular account. After that period, the deposit or transfer shall be declared NON-REFUNDABLE.
Similarly, effective immediately, the Consular Office of the Embassy of Cuba in South Africa will not refund cash deposits or bank transference that have not been processed or claimed since January 2014 and have been deposited for more than 30 days in the consular account of the aforementioned Office.

Consular Office

Address: 45 Mackenzie st, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria.
Postal Address: P.O.Box 11605, Hatfield 0028
Phone: (613) 563-0141
Fax: (613) 563-0068
E-mail: consul@za.embacuba.cu



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