Your first international trip can be thrilling; however, obtaining a visa may be the biggest challenge. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Ravi Gosain, President of IATO, shared visa application mistakes you should avoid. Visa requirements and procedures differ according to the country; the majority of visa applications fail due to minor mistakes that can be eliminated.
The nature of travel must be stated in your visa application. Be it tourism, work, education or visiting relatives, the documents backing your application must also indicate the same. If you seek a tourist visa, though your documents show that you’re planning to work, your application may face difficulties.
Visa authorities may verify the provided information. Even if a third party has made a mistake, the applicant will likely face issues. Each country has its own requirements related to visas. It includes, but is not limited to, application form, photographs, insurance, biometric data appointment, interview and document types. If one of the mandatory points is missing, the application may be rejected. One shouldn’t heavily depend on recommendations from travel agents. It is always a good idea to check the government immigration website for more information.
“Making your application look authentic with forged documents such as bank statements, letters of employment, hotel bookings, or other documents may be followed by severe consequences,” highlighted Ravi.
