Visa questions and answers

A visa is an entry permit for foreign travelers to a certain country. Today, citizens of EU countries can enter Europe in most cases even without a visa. However, many states outside the EU require foreign travelers to obtain a visa for a certain period of stay in the country. The visa is usually stamped in the passport.

Not all visas are the same - each country uses different types of visas to categorize its visitors depending on their intentions. If one is traveling to a destination country for a limited period of time, a tourist visa can usually be bypassed. However, if the traveler plans to work, study, or engage in other activities in the country, they need to obtain the appropriate permits such as a work or student visa. In addition, many countries have special visa requirements for journalists, members of film crews, and for humanitarian or project stays. You can find out what exactly lies behind the different visa categories and why a work visa is not the same as a business visa, for example, in the individual overview on our homepage. You will also find detailed country-specific descriptions of all visa types on the pages of our website.

Whether you need a visa depends on, among other things, your nationality, the length of your stay and the purpose of your trip. Check our pages in advance to find out whether you need a visa. If you are not sure, please contact us by phone or e-mail. We will be happy to advise you!

If you are planning a trip to a country that requires a visa, it is important to answer a few questions due to the variety of visas. The following points should be clarified before applying for a residence permit:

• What is the purpose of my trip?
• How long do I plan to stay?
• Will I enter and exit more than once?
• What are the entry requirements for my destination country?
• How and where can I obtain a visa?
• Can I provide all the necessary documents?

Note: We strongly advise against selecting a visa based on unofficial information from the Internet. Consulates and immigration authorities require very specific proof from travelers. In addition to an application form and a valid passport, an invitation is one of the most important documents for obtaining a residence permit in many countries that require a visa. Confirmation of airline or hotel reservations is not enough in these cases. What the invitation letter should look like depends on the country and the type of visa.

There are different ways to apply for a visa, depending on the rules of your chosen destination country. One common option is to apply for a visa at the Consulate or Embassy in the host country. If the application is approved, the traveler receives a corresponding stamp in their passport - usually in the form of a stamp or sticker. Some countries, such as India, offer the option to apply for an e-visa online through a website. Sometimes the traveler only receives the visa at the destination. Visa service from Buch-Dein-Visum: As an accredited visa agency, we will personally take care of the authorization to enter the country of your choice. If you order your visa online from us, we will take care of all formalities with the authorities and deliver the entry permit to your home.

The frequency of entry and exit depends on the types of entry available (single entry, double entry or multiple entry), which also depend on the country and visa. Generally, you have the choice of entering a country once, twice or more than once. For example, if you apply for a multiple-entry visa, you can enter the country several times during the validity period of your visa.

The validity period starts from the day on which the visa was issued and defines the period during which the traveler must enter the country. The duration of stay, on the other hand, refers to the number of days a traveler can stay in the country of destination.

For some countries (e.g. Russia, China, Iran) or visa types, we suggest that you order your visa with an invitation through us. This means that you do not have to worry about getting the invitation required for your visa, as we will take care of this for you.

The visa application package varies from country to country. Almost all authorities require the following documents from applicants:

• fully completed visa application form
• passport
• biometric passport photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
• international health insurance

Note: For detailed information on the documents you need to submit, go to the country you wish to travel to. Of course, you will also receive an overview of all required documents for your application by e-mail when you place your order.

Generally, the following requirements apply to a photo:

• biometric
• photo size 3.5 x 4.5 cm
• color and original
• not older than 2 years

Note: Please note, depending on the country of destination, additional parameters may apply to the photo. Select your destination country to view the detailed photo requirements.

An invitation letter is also often referred to as an invitation letter, voucher or visa support letter. It is proof of the reason for your stay in the destination country. Countries that require a visa often require a letter of invitation from a host country, which is mandatory for visa applications. The host can be, for example, the private person you wish to visit or the company you work for abroad. For some countries we already offer a visa “with invitation” from König Tours.

Unfortunately, you cannot change or correct invitations that have already been issued. However, if your invitation is incorrect, you have the option to purchase a new invitation through us.

Whether you need compulsory international health insurance to obtain a visa depends on the country of destination. For example, you cannot enter Russia or Algeria without valid international health insurance. However, even if you are not required to prove it, it is recommended that you take out valid international health insurance for the entire duration of your trip. Our advice: you can conveniently arrange your insurance through Buch-Dein-Visum.

The time it takes to receive your visa depends on the processing time you selected when booking online. The time it takes us to receive your visa is calculated in working days. In addition to the processing time, it is necessary to calculate the routes for sending the documents and the visa issued. The timely delivery of the visa also depends on the Embassies and Consulates that decide to issue visas. Please ensure that you send us a complete and correct package of documents for submission to the relevant diplomatic mission. If you need a visa at very short notice, please contact us before placing your order. We will let you know if the visa can be delivered on time.

If you have instructed us to collect your visa, we will gladly send it to you by post upon request. Of course, you can also pick up your visa in person at our head office in Brühl or at our branch in Frankfurt. Please indicate your preferred delivery option on the form. The electronic visa is always sent by e-mail.

It is possible to obtain a visa if you have a residence permit or proof of registration in the Federal Republic of Germany. This proof must be attached to your application.

So that you can enter the country of destination with peace of mind and no longer face stressful situations when organizing your trip, we offer our clients a number of additional services:

• Emergency service
• Medical insurance abroad
• Application Service
• Invitation
• Visa-Comfort Service
• Visa-Premium Service
• Registration (for Russia)
• Confirmation of readiness to return

These services can be added as an option when ordering online.

The cost of visa depends on various factors such as the desired destination country, type of visa, processing time and many more. You can check visa costs with us before booking.

If you are applying for a visa through our service, the following payment options are available to you:

• Prepayment
• Immediate bank transfer
• Cash on delivery
• PayPal
• Credit card

The cost of a visa depends on various factors: country of travel, type of visa (e.g. tourist visa, work visa), visa validity period, number of entries, desired processing time in working days, your nationality and number of travelers.

When ordering online, you have the opportunity to choose your address and the desired method of delivery. Usually the visa is delivered by post. However, you can also collect your passport and visa in person from our office in Brühl or Frankfurt. However, please pay attention to the information about the exact place of delivery, as this depends on the type of visa. An electronic visa (e-visa) is always sent by e-mail.