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How to Apply for UK Visa in Singapore

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Early on, I've decided where I wanted to go for 2018. The place in question is United Kingdom. As citizens of a third world country, I am obligated to apply for a visa. So what does the UK Visa cover? A UK visitors visa allows you to visit England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can also visit the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey. Other parts of Ireland are not covered by the visa, thus, if you are planning to go and venture to Ireland, you need another visa. Here are some tips when applying for a UK visa. How early can you apply? 3 months before intended travel. How long do they process General Visit visas? Most applications are processed within 10 days. How much is the cost of the visa? As of Dec 2017, S$171 How to apply ? When applying for a standard visit visa to the UK, you need to: 1. Fill up the application form  online The application form can be intrusive. You must have all the information at hand. I am travelling with my family, so ...

How to get China Visa for Travel in Singapore

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Once again as a citizen of a third world country, one must apply for a visa . To apply for a visa, you need to get the following: 1. Basic Documents (1) Passport  Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and with blank visa pages, a colored photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate. (2) Visa Application Form and Photo One completed Visa Application Form with a recent 6 months colour passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a white background (size: 48mm x 33mm) attached. There are two ways to prepare your application form. You may complete an Online Application Form (where a Visa Centre provides such service),  print it out and sign it; or, you can download the application form  from our website and fill it out manually and sign it. (3) Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship) Non-Singapore citizens shall prov...

How to Apply Japan Visa in Singapore

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In case, you need to apply for visa to go Japan in Singapore, here are the requirements and some handy tips.  * Most visa application are walk-in, do go to the embassy early.  1. Go to guardhouse at the left side. Present IC/Employment Pass to the guard. there's a small door to the leftmost part of the building.  2 Once in, go to the machine to get a number.  3. When the number is called, present the number and the requirements.  4. This time the officer in charge will look through the documents ( one by one ) - so much arrange it accordingly (to the requirements). The whole process is just under 2 minutes! Make sure you have all of the documents ready.  5. The documents are as follows:       a. Passport      b  Duly completed form + photo       c. Certificate of Employment       d. Flight Itinerary ( Reservation is fine) - But normally since it'...

How to Apply for a Schengen Visa (in Singapore)

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So you've decided to go to Europe. Congratulations! But because you are a citizen of a third world country, you need to apply for a visa.  But fret not! I will teach you the ways and means of applying for a Schengen Visa ( Although I am not a pro, but this is based on my experience on how I applied for one. )  First things first, when do you want to go? What countries do you want to go? Point 1:  Selecting the Visa Center It is important to take note of the countries to go because it would decide where you will apply.  The rule is that: You will apply the visa at the embassy of the member country where you will be staying the longest. If dates are the same, you will need to apply the visa at the embassy of the member country at point of entry.  For my case, I've decided that I would be going around Central Europe ( Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Germany ) and I chose to do my visa application at Vfsglobal - T...

How To Apply Canadian Tourist Visa in Singapore

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As I was rummaging through my files, I've noticed that I've forgotten to write about visa application to Canada as a tourist. Being a passport holder from a third-world country, I have to present documents to show that I am indeed going to go to that country just for the holidays. I also need to show them that I have the intention of going back to our home country after the holidays. People can thank their lucky stars for being born in a first world country. The number of countries to travel are infinite, provided that you have the financial means to do so.                             So, what are the requirements to apply for a tourist visa in Canada ( for people living in Singapore): 1. Accomplished form Details relating to your family as well as start of employment, salary, are asked. This is a very detailed form. 2. Supporting document ( Family information ) 3. Documents to upload/print: ...