Tourist Visa
• Travel for leisure and sightseeing.
• Visit friends and family.
• Explore new cultures and traditions.
• Enjoy vacations and holidays.
Introduction
A tourist visa is a temporary travel document that allows individuals to enter and stay in a foreign country for leisure activities like sightseeing, recreation, and visiting friends or family, but not for work or business purposes
Who Should Apply?
This visa is available for all passport holders who wish to visit a foreign country for tourism, leisure, or to spend time with family and friends. Certain nationalities may also qualify for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or an eVisitor.
Overview
To visit a foreign country, most citizens must obtain a visa, either for temporary entry (nonimmigrant visa) or for permanent residence (immigrant visa). A Tourist Visa is specifically for individuals seeking to enter for sightseeing, vacations, visiting relatives, or recreational purposes.
Common Activities Allowed on a Tourist Visa:
Tourism & Recreation
- Explore popular destinations and landmarks
- Enjoy vacations and sightseeing
- Visit family or friends
- Participate in cultural experiences
- Engage in recreational activities like local tours
Other Approved Activities
- Seek medical treatment
- Attend social, cultural, or community events
- Take part in non-professional contests or competitions
- Enroll in short courses (e.g., a cooking workshop)
- Activities Not Permitted on a Tourist Visa
The following activities require a different visa category and cannot be undertaken with a tourist visa:
- Studying
- Employment
- Paid performances or professional engagements
- Media work as a journalist or foreign press
- Travel as a crewmember on ships or aircraft
- Immigration or seeking permanent residence
