UK Spouse Visa
British citizens and settled persons who have a spouse living outside the United Kingdom can take them to the UK through the Spouse Visa, which falls under the Family visa category. The UK spouse visa, also known as Marriage Visa in the UK, is a UK family visa, and it is the type of visa you will…
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Mexico Temporary Resident Visa
Any foreign national who wants to live and work in Mexico legally must get a Mexico Temporary Resident Visa and a Mexico Work Permit. There are three types of Mexican visas: This article aims to serve as a guide to the Temporary Resident Visa and its types, specifically the Work Visa and Work Permit for…
Do I Need a Visa for Costa Rica?
You may have found yourself thinking “Do you need a visa to go to Costa Rica” if you’re planning on taking a trip there. If you’re a national of certain lucky countries, the answer to that question may very well be “No”. However, that’s not always the case. The Costa Rica visa policy is divided…
Visa for the Purpose of Giving Birth
Within the Temporary Resident Visas there is also a category which allows pregnant women to go to Canada for the sole purpose of giving birth. This visa does not prohibit women to enter Canada just because they are pregnant and the officials evaluating the application take into account the pregnancy but do not use it…
Australia Onshore Permanent Partner Visa
The Australian Partner Visa (subclass 801) is a permanent resident visa, allowing you to work, study, travel, and even apply for Australian citizenship later on. The 801 Visa is the second stage to becoming a permanent resident – before that, you have to apply for a Temporary 820 Visa. How Long Does It Take to…
Australia Onshore Temporary Partner Visa
The Partner Visa 820 is a temporary visa, allowing you to live and work in Australia for a period of two years until your application for permanent residency is processed. It is called an “Onshore” Partner Visa because you can apply for it when you are already in Australia. The Partner Visa (Subclass 820) is…
Australia Offshore Migrant Partner Visa
The Subclass 100 Partner Visa is the second and final step towards becoming a permanent resident of Australia. As with other Australian Partner Visas, you have to apply for the Subclass 100 Visa (permanent) at the same time as you apply for the Subclass 309 Visa (temporary). You will get the temporary visa first and, two years…
Australia Provisional Offshore Partner Visa
You can apply for an Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309) if you are currently outside Australia and would like to move there to join your Australian resident spouse or partner. The 309 Visa is the first in a two-step process for getting Australian permanent residence: As with other Australian Partner Visas, you have to apply for…
Australia Prospective Marriage Visa
If you are in a committed relationship with someone living in Australia and wish to marry them, you can apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300). This is a temporary visa, which allows you to enter Australia with the intention of getting married. After your wedding, you can apply to become permanently settled in Australia with…
Australia Partner Visas
If you are married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you can join them in Australia with a Partner Visa. Australian Partner Visas are divided into Onshore and Offshore visas, which differ based on where you are when you lodge the application – in Australia or outside. They…
Australia Child Visas
An Australia child visa is a family visa issued to children whose parents or legal guardians are living in Australia. To get this visa you have to sponsor your child so that they can apply, and to have a valid sponsorship you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen….
Australia Carer Visas
A carer visa is a permanent family visa you can apply for if you want to take care of a relative that requires medical, or physical assistance. There are two subclasses for a carer visa: To get a carer visa you must have an eligible sponsor in Australia who genuinely needs your assistance. Eligibility Criteria…
Australia Aged Dependent Relative Visas
An aged dependent visa is a family permit that is issued to aged relatives of Australian residents or citizens so they can come to Australia. To get an aged dependent visa, you must be truly dependent on your family member in Australia, either financially, physically or mentally. Eligibility Requirements for an Aged Dependent Visa The…
Australia Adoption Visa
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident and want to adopt a child from another country, you will have to get them an Adoption Visa. The Adoption Visa for Australia (Subclass 102) is a permanent visa, part of the Australian Family and Relative Visa types. It is subject to a set of conditions, the main…
Types of Australia Family and Relative Visas
A family and relative visa is a type of permit that allows Australian citizens, permanent residents, or New Zealand eligible citizens to bring their family members to Australia. Usually, with a family and relative visa, you can bring your children, siblings or a close family member who meets the eligibility requirements. If you want to…
Australia Contributory Aged Parent Visas
There are two types of Contributory Aged Parent Visas: the Subclass 884 Visa, which is temporary and the Subclass 864 Visa that lets you stay permanently in Australia. They are called “contributory” parent visas because the visa fee is very high – upwards of AUD 40,000. The upside to these visa types is that they…
Australia Parent Visa
If you have a child or children living in Australia, then you can apply for a visa to join them. One of the parent visas for Australia is the Subclass 103 Visa, which would allow you to live in Australia permanently and even apply for Australian citizenship in the future. While it is a permanent…
Australia Parent Visa Types
There are essentially two main types of Australian Parent Visas leading to permanent residency: Contributory and Non-Contributory. The main difference between these two types is the duration it takes to process and how much they cost. There is also a type of visa which is easier to receive but does not lead to permanent residency:…
Israel A/4 Visa for Spouses and Children
The Israeli A/4 visa is for spouses and minor children of A/2 student visa holders and A/3 clergy visa holders. It permits the visa recipients to join their parents and spouses in Israel, but not to work here. Who Can Apply for A/4 Visa for Spouses and Children? Only children under the age of 18…
Japan Marriage Visa
If you are married to a Japanese national and you want to join them in Japan, you need a Japan Spouse Visa. Technically, the Japanese Spouse Visa is what’s known as a visa for spouses and dependents of Japanese citizens or residents (foreigners who are working/studying in Japan). The Japan Spouse Visa is a type of temporary…
Can 2 foreigners get married in Thailand? (With steps illustrated)
There have been popular for foreigners to marry a local Thai, but what if both of them are foreigners, are they allowed to get married in Thailand? The answer is YES. And the following with explain how is the procedures and what documents you will need to get a marital status in Thailand. How 2…
Visa – Residence as Dependant in Hong Kong
For a sponsor who has been admitted into the HKSAR to take up employment (as a professional, for investment to establish/join in business, or for training) or studies (in full-time undergraduate or post-graduate local programmes in local degree-awarding institutions), or who is permitted to remain in the HKSAR as an entrant under the Capital Investment…
Thailand Marriage Visa
Foreign national who has married a Thai citizen and want to stay and live in Thailand, will need to have a Thailand Marriage Visa. You will also need a Thailand Marriage Visa if you are accompanying your spouse who will work or study in Thailand under his/her own Thailand Student Visa or Work Visa. But…