10 common mistakes Indians do when applying for Visa and its consequences for travellers

Every Indian dreams of travelling abroad. However, it is critical to possess a Visa for it. Indians make mistakes which has an impact on their Visa application and immigration history. 10 common mistakes Indians do when applying for visa:

1. Wrong selection of category: Visas can be applied for various purposes like tourism, business visits, attending a conference or visiting a family or friend. Applying for visa in the wrong category leads to incorrect application being submitted and thus refusal of Visa.
2. Multiple purpose of travel: The purpose with the highest priority should be selected to apply for Visa as selecting multiple purposes arouses suspicion regarding the intent to leave the destination at the end of trip.
3. Duration of the trip: While applying for Visa, it is recommended to present application for a moderate and short trip as longer stay in their travel might get their Visa rejected.
4. Delay in Visa application: The Embassy of each country has many Visa applications to be processed. It is advisable to apply for Visa as soon as your trip is planned. There are many formalities and procedures in between.
5. Visa process of every country is different: Assuming that Visa procedures is same for every country is one of the most common mistakes Indians do while applying for it. For example: Schengen provides Visa-free travel to 27 countries, but requirements and criterias are different. On the other hand, US Visas have a compulsary interview round.
6. Lack of Awareness: Most Indian citizens do not have idea about what is Visa, their category and duration. Also, they not have an idea about time it takes to apply for Visa, or fees. Thus, ignorance makes their Visa application rejected.
7. No professional help taken: All information regarding Visa is available on the internet. But people read it online and apply on their own. They do not take a professional guidance, which is very important because professionals are up-to-date about the current trends and status.
8. Visa decisions differ on a case-to-case basis: Visa decisions are the sole prerogative of an immigration officer. The decisions are taken after carefully considering factors like age, profession, family background, financial status, previous travel records, employment history, Marital status, and family ties. No assurance can be given for Visa decision.
9. Applying for Visa in succession: Some people apply for Visas to many countries at the same time. In the process, they forget that data and records are stored in each country.
10. Lack of knowledge about documents: Most individuals apply by reading information on the internet and not referring to the official website. Due to this, people remain unaware of what documents are required in which format or language by the Embassy, whether it is needed in original or scan, etc.

These findings show a lack of knowledge and time investment in Visa Processes. To avoid these mistakes and to submit a correct application, it is recommended to seek professional advice before applying for Visa.

This article has been authored by Amit Somkuvar from BTW Visa Services India Pvt Ltd.

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