Description
Select a visa type for details on the process required to coordinate the processing of your visa.
Tourist
Step 1
Complete Application
Step 2
Passport Photos
- In color
- Printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
- Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. View the Photo Composition Template below for more size requirement details.
- Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
- Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
- Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
- With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
Step 3
Collect Documentation
Shortly you will be receiving an email from Fast Passports & Visas containing a checklist of all the required documents that you will need. Please see below for required documentation:
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TOURIST VISAS
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- Applicant’s Passport: Original, undamaged, and valid for at least another 6 months beyond intended stay.Foreign nationals residing in the USA also need to provide a notarized copy of Permanent Resident Card (the Green Card) or U.S. valid visa with a valid I-94 card.
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- Visa Application Form: Visa Application completed online, typed and signed. If any spaces are not used they must be filled with N/A. The consulate will reject applications that are not fully completed.
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- Photograph: 2 Passport-type photographs required. (No glasses, with the applicants face in plain view and ears must be showing). The applicant must also be wearing a button-up shirt with a tie. The consulate will only accept actual 2×2 passport type photographs from a reputable source, i.e. Kinko’s, Walgreens, CVS, etc. Photos printed at home or from an office printer will not be accepted under any circumstances. Photos that are sent in invalid format will be rejected and will cause a delay in submission at the traveler’s expense.
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- Itinerary: Copy of your round-trip ticket, reservation, or letter from a travel agency under applicant’s name, listing flight number and arrival/departure dates and reservation code provided by the airline/cruise company;
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- Important Information:Fees and processing times for non-U.S. passport holders may vary from the published fees
Consular fees are subject to change without notice.
- Important Information:Fees and processing times for non-U.S. passport holders may vary from the published fees