Tourist visa by country
Compare Tourist visa requirements and application process by destination country. Select a country below.
Tourist visa at a glance
| Destination | Visa required | Processing | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | 12–29 days (source) | 200 AUD (source) |
| Canada | Yes | 30–37 days (source) | 100 CAD (source) |
| India | Yes (source) | 3–5 days (source) | 40 USD (source) |
| United Arab Emirates | Varies — verify officially | Varies — verify officially | Varies — verify officially |
| United Kingdom | Varies — verify officially | 15–21 days (source) | 135 GBP (source) |
| United States | Yes | 3–180 days (source) | 185 USD (source) |
Requirements depend on nationality and can change — verify on the official source.
Countries
Frequently asked questions
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How long do tourist visas typically take to process?
Tourist-visa processing varies widely: Schengen short-stay typically 15 working days, the United Kingdom 15–21 days, the United States 3–180 days, Canada eTA minutes to 30–37 days for visa cases, and lighter e-Visa regimes (Sri Lanka, Cambodia) 24–72 hours. The structured fields here are recorded as Varies for that reason.
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How much do tourist visas cost?
Tourist-visa fees vary across destinations: Schengen 90 EUR, United Kingdom 127 GBP, United States MRV 185 USD, Canada eTA 7 CAD, Australia ETA 20 AUD, and several African and Latin American visas in the 25–80 USD range. The structured fee field is recorded as Varies.
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Can I apply online for a tourist visa?
Most major destinations have moved to online application forms; some lighter regimes are end-to-end online while others combine an online form with in-person biometric enrolment at a service centre. Electronic travel authorizations (eTA Canada, Australia ETA, K-ETA, ETA-IL, ETIAS) are entirely online.
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How long can I typically stay on a tourist visa?
Most tourist regimes cap admission at 30, 60, or 90 days, though some allow longer periods (United States B-1/B-2 typically up to six months at CBP discretion, Canada visitor record up to six months). Overstaying any of these caps can trigger re-entry bans in every major regime.
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Is travel insurance required?
Schengen states require travel insurance with minimum €30,000 medical coverage, and several other regimes have introduced similar minimum-coverage requirements. The US, UK, Canada, and Australia do not formally require travel insurance for tourist visas, but most consular officers expect to see funds sufficient for medical care during the trip.
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Can I work on a tourist visa?
No — every major tourist regime prohibits paid employment, and unauthorized paystubs are grounds for refused entry on subsequent visits and for visa cancellation. Volunteer work, business meetings, and conference attendance are typically allowed where the activity does not constitute employment.
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What happens if my tourist visa is refused?
The refusal letter cites the specific clause of the destination’s immigration rules grounding the decision; the most common ground across regimes is insufficient ties to the home country or insufficient funds. Refusals are shared between major-regime databases, so future applications worldwide must disclose them.