Helpful tips in applying for a Business Visas
Membership of the European Union (EU) provides the rights of free movement within the EU. Nationals of the EU and their family members have very extensive rights of free movement within the EU. British nationals are able to freely travel within the European Union without the need for a visa. However British and foreign nationals settled in the UK seeking to travel outside the EU either for business or pleasure will need to ascertain whether a visa is required for their place of travel. Business visas will be required to attend a business venture, attend business meetings, conferences, trade shows, and lecturing/ researcher etc.
The procedure for applying for a business visa varies from country to country. Travelers should not assume that all Consulates offer the facility where visa application can be processed using an express service. It is always advisable to allow plenty of time to process visa applications. It is strongly advisable that travelers should avoid purchasing a ticket, until they have secured their visa.
Top 8 Visa Applications for Business Visas
We have listed below the top 8 business visa destinations including the processing time for a business visa.
Name of country
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Visa Required
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Express Service available?
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Online application required
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Nigeria
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Yes
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Yes -24 hours service
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Yes
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India
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Yes
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Yes -24 hour service
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Yes
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Russia
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Yes
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Yes -24 hour service
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Yes
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China
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Yes
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Yes – 3 working days
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No
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Saudi Arabia
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Yes
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No – 3 working days
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No
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Ghana
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Yes
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Yes -24 hours service
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Yes
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Angola
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Yes
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No – 10-15 working days
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No
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To avoid any delays in the processing of applications for foreign nationals, particularly for Nigerian business visas, applicants should ensure that they include evidence of their residence in the form of two utility bills (2-3 months). Please note that mobile phone bill is not a utility bill. Utility bills include gas, electric, water rates or council tax.
If you are looking to travel whether business / tourist FirstVisa can help. There will be no need to wait in the queue or travel up to central London. Couriers are on hand to deal with and expedite your application from start to completion. So if you are intending to travel on business or tourist please feel free to contact them on the requirements needed. Further information on the top 8 business visa express service applications can be found at their website. http://www.firstvisas.co.uk/topvisas.html
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Full details or each country requirements, can also be found by visiting www.firstvisas.co.uk and clicking on the search facility top right corner.
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