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Doing Business Abroad
Business visas are issued to those who are in genuine need to travel abroad to engage in business transactions with an individual or corporation. It is for anyone traveling abroad to meet with buyers or sellers for negotiations of either a general nature or on a specific contract. Usually, the applicant's company or organization pays for their expenses, but it is not an absolute guarantee. The Embassy will require the applicant to provide contact information in their respective country for reference purpose. You will need to fulfill certain requirements and provide requested documentations before a business visa can be granted. Requirements - Completed visa application form
- A valid international traveling passport
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Proof of residence within the jurisdiction you are applying from (if applicable)
- Confirmed return air plane ticket
- Covering letter from the applicant detailing the purpose of the trip, duration of stay and outlining the proposed itinerary.
- Medical insurance.
- Detailed letter from the company explaining the purpose of the visit
- Proof of accommodation (Hotel reservation or proof of hospitality offered by receiving company)
- Proof of ties to your home country (This is sometimes necessary to show the consular officer that you will return back to your home country after the completion of your business)
- Police clearance or recent certified criminal check, issued by the police authorities of the place where you reside (Sometimes necessary for new travelers)
- Medical and physical examination report by an authorized physician
- Medical Insurance
- Letter of invitation or fax sent from the respective company directly to this Consulate General, signed by the company's authorized signatory. The name and designation of said signatory should appear on the company's certificate of registration with the home company
- Contact information of person receiving you at the airport
- Visa application fees payable by certified check, bank draft or international money order
- Confirmation of position within the company
- Income tax. Both personal and corporate/salary slips/certificates of the last three months (if applicable)
- Notwithstanding any of the above, first time travelers may, at the discretion of the consular general, be asked to produce further documentation (Registration Certificate of the company, Memorandum of Article of Association, Certificate of Incorporation, Exporter's License, latest bank statement, etc.)
- · Photocopies of all supporting documents may be submitted along with the application. The originals may also be presented with the photocopies and will be returned after verification.
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