The form of this document also varies depending on the country that issued it. Some are in the form of stamps, some are in the form of stickers that are attached to the passport, some are in the form of soft files.
For visas in the form of soft files, often also called e-Visa. The manufacturing process is carried out before stepping foot in the destination country. Later the end result is not a sticker, but a file that is sent via email.
Not all countries need the actual travel documents. Countries labeled "visa free" allow you to enter only with a passport and other identifying data.
Visa Requirements
Not all countries require visitors to have a visa before entering their territory. The following are the types of visas that can be classified according to needs and time to obtain them.
1. Visa free
The following countries do not require this document when you visit. You only need to have a passport and other personal identity. But it does not rule out the possibility of asking for additional documents such as showing round-trip tickets.
Although visa-free, it doesn't mean you can stay there for a long time. There is always a maximum residence time limit applied by each country.
2. e-Visa
This document is made online by the end result in the form of soft files sent via email. Applicants only need to enter their requested data, then make a payment at that time via credit card.
Later, this document will be sent via email. However, when it arrives at the door of the Immigration of the destination country, the e-Visa owner still has to show the requested document (mentioned on the registration website) to the local Immigration officer.
3. Visa on Arrival
This type of document allows you to take care of your entry permit after arriving in the destination country. So you don't need to go back to the destination embassy located in your home country.
The period of validity and maximum extension time varies between countries. For types of arrival, stamp or sticker will be given at the door of the immigration of the destination country, and here also the owner of the document must pay the visa fee.
4. Pre-Arrival Visa
The following countries are those that apply regulations that must be obtained before entering the destination country. To obtain this document, the applicant can go to the destination country embassy, ??travel agent or the agency designated by the country concerned.
Fill in the Visa
How to make a visa - A residence permit
1. Destination Country
This is the first data that you will encounter when viewing a visa. Usually, the name of the country that issued the permit will be displayed at the very top of the document.
One visa only applies to one country, and even then for a certain period of time. So for those who like to travel to several countries, they should always look for ways to make a visa repeatedly.
But nowadays, for travelers who have hobbies to visit Europe. With a Schengen Visa, you are free to cross various countries on the Blue Continent.
2. Biodata
The Immigration document also contains the owner's biodata. Such as name, date of birth, gender, nationality, region that issued this document, no passport, and additional information.
3. Single or Multiple Entry and Duration
Single entry means, this document is only valid for one visit. Once you return from your destination country and return to your country of origin, you must make another submission if you want to return to the country, even though the document's active period is still long.
Conversely, for multi-entry, you are allowed to enter and exit a country without the need for repeated submission of this document, and it is valid until the expiration date expires.
This type of multi entry has been widely adopted by several countries such as the United States, South Korea, Canada, and many more. This type of multi entry is also a favorite for travelers who aim to go to EU countries.
It's just that, if you have also pocketed a multi-entry type, that doesn't mean you can stay arbitrarily in a person's country. For this type of multi entry there is a name for maximum residence time.
This is the duration of stay in a country. If you have passed the maximum time, you must leave the country first and then be able to return to the country.
For example, you have a multi-entry visa to the Czech Republic with an active period of 2 years, with a maximum residence time of 2 months. Well when you have been living in the Czech Republic for two months, you have to leave Czech first.
Only a few days later, you can re-enter the Czech country and stay there again for a maximum of 2 months and so on until the active period ends. The advantage of multi entry is that every time you return to the Czech Republic, you don't have to do the procedure for making a visa from the start again.
4. Type of Visa (Purpose of Visit)
There are many types of visas issued by a country. Some types commonly submitted by applicants for immigration documents are:
- Temporary Family Visits
- Friend Visits
- Tourist Visits (at own expense/sponsor)
- Business Visit
- Multiple Visits (business/travel)
- Special (for learning/training/work/and so on)
- Transit
- Diplomatic/Service (state duty)
And there are many other types too. Each country has a different number and variety, so be diligent to check the embassy website for your purpose.
How to make a visa
1. Registering and Reserving the Document Interview/Verification Schedule
Now, there are many ways to make a visa that are assisted with online technology. Therefore, you should often just play to the embassy website of your destination to update info and download the required documents.
From there, you will be directed to the website of the designated organization to fill out your personal data and reserve a verification schedule. Later, there will be an email notification about when and where the time of verification/interview was conducted.
For some countries, one of which is the United States, you will be asked to make a payment in advance before choosing a verification/interview schedule. Payments can be made online or via a bank counter.
After paying, you can continue the registration process in the account. When you will choose the time to verify the interview/document verification, you will be asked to enter the payment slip number. Not all countries require an interview process, but for the document verification process there must be.
2. Preparing Documents
While waiting for the day of verification or interview, the way to make the next visa that you have to do is prepare the following documents:
This is an absolute requirement to submit your application. Because this document will be pasted on the passport, so if the passport is not ready, where will this document be posted?
Plus, in this document a passport number will also be mentioned. The submitted passport must be in active status and can be used.
As of 6 months before the expiration date, your passport is counted as inactive and will likely cause problems on the Immigration side. Instead of the ticket being scorched by canceling depart, it is better to extend it immediately.
Prepare a valid KTP when you want to apply for a residence permit. If your e-KTP is not yet available, temporary KTP receipts are also permitted, plus a domicile letter.
Before you set foot in the embassy to apply for a visa, you must first download the application form for the visa application on the official website of each embassy.
Without this form, you will not be able to be served. Fill it also better at home in a calm situation because if a lot of scribbles because of an error, then your permission letter request can be rejected.
For the photo format used, each country has different rules. Therefore, it is better for you to check the official website of the embassy of your destination. Usually they have informed about the size, background, even the correct position for the photo. There are even countries that also attach sample photos that apply.
Wear formal attire and try to get collared. For those who use a hijab, there is no need to remove it as long as it is neat and the face is clearly visible. Whereas for glasses, there are countries that do not allow them to be on visa photos, one of them is United States of America. This decision is effective from November 2016.
Therefore, often check the official website of the destination country so you do not need to repeatedly photograph. For photos, you should prepare in 2 forms: soft files and hard files just in case.
This document only applies to countries that require pre-payments such as the United States. The way to make visas in each country is different, so in some countries, they may not ask to attach this.
Applicants who have clear references will have a greater chance of being approved for their application. This sponsor's certificate can be in the form of a recommendation letter or invitation letter from a party abroad.
Although the proposed objectives are personal, such as family visits, invitation letters are still needed to facilitate the visa application process.
Inclusion of a work certificate usually for those who submit temporary visits. This is a proof that we will not be looking for work in the destination country.
For study certificates (usually used for student exchange programs or scholarships), you can include a recommendation letter from your university in Indonesia or in the destination country. Also include a photocopy of your student card so that your application is not rejected.
- Financial Documents (Salary Slip/Current Account/Savings Account) and Photocopy
Financial documents are often requested by several countries as one of the complementary application applications. The goal is that we can prove that we have income so that our journey in the destination country is guaranteed.
An applicant without adequate financial capacity is feared to be unable to live properly in the destination country. So that it is likely to become a homeless person and certainly become a burden again for the destination country.
- Travel Schedules and Flight Tickets
How to make a visa - Flight ticket
Schedule all your activities in the country. The format follows what is exemplified on the embassy website in question. From here, they will consider the length of stay that will be given.
For some countries such as the Philippines and Japan, they also request proof of travel in the form of round-trip airplane tickets, so that it is clear and certain when you will enter and exit the country. However, not all of these documents use these requirements.
If an epidemic is spread in a country, it is likely that the embassy will add this condition. For example, the South Korean Embassy, ??they require attaching a certificate of Tuberculosis free. And health checks must be carried out at the hospital designated by the embassy.
Print and arrange the letter based on the paper size and arrangement requested by the embassy. Don't bend it and don't staple it too.
3. Submit Documents and Interviews (If Needed)
When all documents are ready, just bring all the requirements to the place requested. Location of verification is carried out by the state embassy office (regional or national) but many are not.
For example in the Jakarta area, the submission of documents needed for visa application applications to Japan is done at JVAC Kuningan, not at the embassy office. Come in the morning because the queue must be long. Always back up each document by photocopying it. After queuing, your documents will be checked by the officer.
When complete, you will be asked to pay a visa fee. Payment for making a visa is only one time. So if you have been asked to pay at the beginning (when registering data in the designated account) then there is no need to pay again at this submission stage. For submissions to the United States, you will also be interviewed about your destination there. Therefore, practice to answer so that you look convincing.
4. The Taking Process
Taking this document cannot be done in a day. You will be asked to wait at least 4 days, even if there are not many applicants. Later, you will get an update via SMS or email regarding the progress of your application submission process.
Anyway, for the type of visa posted on the passport, during the submission process, the original passport cannot be taken home so you cannot travel to any country even though the country is visa free.
Well, if you get an approved notification, then you can just come to the office designated to take a visa if this document is issued in hard copy.
Getting a Visa through the Travel Agent
If you are busy or located far from the embassy of the destination country, managing a visa through a travel agent can be a solution. However, do not just start the travel agent right away.
Find out first whether your embassy allows any travel agent to take care of this important document. Or only designated tourist agents. If you are a free travel agent, you can just send some important documents to a travel agent, which is more or less the following:
- Passport
- Application application form
- Photograph (according to the format and size requested by the embassy)
- Sponsorship letter/employment statement.
- Financial evidence for the last 3 months and photocopies
- Copy of KTP
- Photocopy of KK
- The itinerary
- Proof of ticket booking.
Later, usually the tourist agency will take care of the process and take documents if the application has been approved. Retrieval by the applicant can be done at the nearest tourist agent branch or sent via post to the applicant's address.
But again, that was the general requirement for visa management via a travel agent. Sometimes, the embassy is still asking for other customary information so often check the embassy website in question.
Now after discussing how to make a visa in general, there are a number of things that you must pay attention to during the process of making this document. What is it?
Choose the month of low season to apply for your application. Queues will be far less than high season so processing time can also be faster.
Each embassy has a different standard processing time, so it's best not to delay the manufacturing time so that your departure doesn't fail.
