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There is nothing like spending your holidays abroad. Whether it is your first time, or 50th<\/sup>, heading to a foreign country is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It\u2019s an activity that is not only exciting, but also eye opening, as it allows you to see the world through a different lens. And so, it can tempting to book your flight ticket<\/a> and start daydreaming about your getaway. But remember, International travel calls for a lot of planning, and applying for the VISA<\/a> to the desired destination forms a big part of the whole planning process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need a visa, you must apply for it in your home country in good time. The time needed to process your application may vary among different countries. It is difficult to predict how Embassies around the world work. They take anything between 2 days to 2 months to process visas. so it’s important to apply early on. This will allow an orderly examination of the applications and limit the chances that decisions on visa applications are taken after the applicant’s scheduled date of departure. Also, in case of a visa rejection, you get adequate time to prepare your application as per the required norms and reapply for the visa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning in advance helps you save time, energy and resources thus making your visa application process more pleasing and less taxing. From experience we have seen that most applicants who apply for their visas early are subject to faster visa approvals and hassle-free experience, then applicants who apply last minute. Embassies have definite visa requirements and regulations for processing visa applications. When you apply for the visa last minute, you do not get adequate time to do a proper research and unintentionally end up ignoring or skipping certain important norms, which can result in further delays of your application process or even a rejection. Therefore, before you apply for your visa, you should check that you meet the entry requirements and have all your supporting documents ready. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you carefully time your visa application, you’ll be at an advantage. Read on to find out what’s the best time to apply visas for the below most visited countries. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dubai <\/a>Visa<\/a>: 30 days before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Singapore Visa<\/a>: 30 days before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malaysia Visa<\/a>: 30 days before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thailand Visa<\/a>: 30 days before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sri Lanka Visa<\/a>: 30 days before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

US Visa<\/a>: 6 months before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UK Visa<\/a>: 3 months before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schengen Visa<\/a>: 3 months before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Schengen countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada Visa<\/a>: 6 months before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia Visa<\/a>: 3 months before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Zealand Visa<\/a>: 6 months before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey Visa<\/a>: 3 months before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China Visa<\/a>: 30 days before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africa Visa<\/a>: 3 months before intended date of travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note<\/strong>: You can only apply for these visas within the set timeframe as the Embassy does not accept applications submitted earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When would you like\nto apply for your Visa?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Planning an international trip can stress out even the most seasoned traveler. Between booking flights, accommodation<\/a> and tour packages<\/a> way ahead of time, it’s easy to overlook the important procedural details that could very much mess up your travel plan, especially when it comes to the visa requirements. Visa processes can be confusing, complicated and messy. Reapplying for a rejected visa can be daunting, Therefore, having the right information and guidance can greatly simplify the process. Akbar Travels is here to support you with your visa application and to get your visa in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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