AUSTRALIAN VISIT VISAS
Tourist Stream (onshore)
This visa is applied from within Australia. With the tourist stream visa, you can enter Australia as a tourist, visit your family and friends or tour Australia for any other purposes except medical treatment or business.
Visa Validity: The stay is valid for up to 12 months.
Cost: The cost starts from AUD 365.
Eligibility
- Meet the crucial health requirements
- Meet the character requirements
- Clear all your debts to the Australian government
- Have sufficient funds to support your tour
- Be a genuine visitor
- Obey all the conditions and stay period attached to the visa
- Make sure the visit will not harm any dependent child/ secondary applicant under 18.
Processing Time: 90% of applications are processed in 25 days.
What can you do with this visa?
- You may be allowed to stay for up to 12 months in Australia
- Visit family, friends, cruise or have an amazing holiday
- If you hold another visa that is about to expire and you plan on staying longer, tourist stream visa perhaps is the best option for you.
Tourist Stream (offshore)
This stream of tourist visa is applied from outside Australia. With this visa, you will be able to visit Australia as a tourist, visit family and friends, and even go on a cruise.
Visa Validity: The stay period is up to 12 months
Cost: The cost starts at AUD 145
Eligibility
- Meet the crucial health requirements
- Meet the character requirements
- Clear all your debts to the Australian government
- Have sufficient funds to support your tour
- Have health insurance
Processing Time: 90% of the applications take 25 days
What can you do with this visa?
- You are allowed to stay in Australia for 3, 6 or even 12 months
- Eligible parents of Australian residents might be granted with longer visa validity
- Visit family and friends, cruise or have a holiday.
Sponsored Family Stream
This particular visa stream allows people who have been sponsored, generally by a family member, to go to Australia to visit their family and friends.
Visa Validity: The stay period is up to 12 months
Cost: It costs AUD 145. The government may ask the sponsor to pay a security bond.
Eligibility
- Meet the crucial health requirements
- Meet the character requirements
- Have sufficient funds to support your tour
- Be a genuine visitor
- Ensure a temporary stay in Australia
- Obey all the conditions and stay duration attached to the visa
- No debt to Australian Govt.
- The visit is in the best interests of the child under 18.
- You must be sponsored by an eligible family member who is a permanent Australian resident.
- The sponsor may be required to pay a security bond
Business Visitor Stream
You can visit Australia for business purposes with a valid business visitor stream visa.
Visa Validity: The stay period for business visitor stream is for up to 3 months
Cost: The visa costs AUD 145
Eligibility
- Meet the crucial health requirements
- Meet the character requirements
- Clear all your debts to the Australian government
- Have sufficient funds to support your tour
- Be a genuine visitor
- Obey all the conditions and stay period attached to the visa
- Conduct all the business visitor activities
Processing Time: 90% of the applications require 18 days.
What can you do with this visa?
- You may consider visiting Australia for business reasons, however; you will not be allowed to sell goods, work or offer any other services
- You will be allowed to enter Australia once or several times while the visa is valid
- You must be outside Australia when you want to apply and the government decides on the visa.
Business Immigration to Canada
- Entrepreneur Start-Up Visas
With funding and support from a designated Canadian investment organization, individuals with a plan for a unique business may be able to acquire this visa.
- Self-Employed Immigration
These programs allow self-employed individuals with significant experience in certain trades and professions to make an application for Canadian immigration.
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — Entrepreneur Stream
| Program | Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — Entrepreneur Stream |
| Minimum Net Worth | For businesses in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA): CAD $800,000 OR for businesses outside the GTA: CAD $400,000 OR for businesses in the ICT/Digital Communications sector (regardless of location): CAD $ |
| Experience | At least 24 months of full-time business experience in the last five years as business owner or senior manager |
| EOI System | Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Required for business succession only |
| Interview | Required upon request of OINP |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Sign a Performance Agreement with Ontario English/French minimum CLB 4 Create at least 2 permanent, full-time jobs for a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident |
Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream
| Program | Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $500,000 |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $500,000 in a primary production farming business |
| Experience | Farm management experience in an existing farm business |
| EOI System | NO |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Recommended |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining provincial nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | Canadian financial institutions must finance the proposed Alberta farming business |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) — Entrepreneur Immigration Stream
| Program | BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $200,000 OR CAD $400,000 if proposing a Key Staff Member |
| Experience | 3 + years of business ownership or management experience OR 4 + years of senior management experience OR 1+ year of business ownership & management experience and 2+ years of senior management experience within the last 10 years. |
| EOI System | Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Recommended |
| Interview | Upon request of BC PNP |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | PR/Work permit 2-year work period before Letter of Acceptance to apply for Permanent Residence (PR); PR contingent on implementation of the business proposal |
| Additional Requirements | Create at least one permanent, full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with the prop |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program — Business Investor Stream (Entrepreneur Pathway)
| Program | Manitoba Business Investor Stream — Entrepreneur Pathway |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $500,000 |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $250,000 for businesses in the Manitoba Capital Region. OR CAD $150,000 if a business is outside of the Manitoba Capital Region AND must be made in an eligible business AND must create or maintain at least one job for a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident in Manitoba (excluding owners of the business and/or their close relatives). |
| Experience | Business ownership and management experience or executive-level experience in 3 of the past 5 years. AND Business owners are given higher points in comparison to senior managers. AND Business owners must have at least 33 1/3% ownership to qualify for points. |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Business research visits must be conducted no more than one year prior to the submission of an EOI. |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Score 60+ points on assessment grid CAD $100,000 refundable deposit is not a requirement anymore. |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program — Business Investor Stream (Farm Investor Pathway)
| Program | Manitoba Business Investor Stream — Farm Investor Pathway |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $500,000 |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $300,000 tangible assets to establish a farming business in rural Manitoba AND investments in a farm business operated primarily for the purposes of deriving passive investment income or speculative purposes are not eligible. |
| Experience | Minimum of three years of farm business management or farm ownership and operation experience supported by verifiable documents. |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Farm Business Research Visit required. |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | CAD $75,000 |
| PR/Work permit | Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | CAD $100,000 refundable deposit is no longer required. |
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) — Entrepreneurial Stream
| Program | New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) — Entrepreneurial Stream |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $250,000 |
| Experience | 3 out of 5 years or more in owning a business OR 5 out of 5 years or more in a senior business management role |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required, must be of economic benefit to the province |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | CAD $100,000 |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining provincial nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | 22-55 years old CLB 5 in English or French in reading, writing, listening and speaking |
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) — Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream
| Program | New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) — Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream |
| Minimum Net Worth | N/A |
| Minimum Investment | The applicant must have 100% ownership of the equity of the eligible business |
| Experience | 6 or more years in the last 10 years in NOC O, A or B OR 1-5 years in the last 10 years in the NOC O, A or B |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | May be requested (business must be of economic benefit to the province) |
| Exploratory Visit | Not specified |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not specified |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining provincial nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | 22-40 years old CLB 7 in English or French in reading, writing, listening and speaking Have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit |
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) — Entrepreneur Stream
| Program | Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) — Entrepreneur Stream |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $150,000 |
| Experience | At least 3 years of business ownership experience including 33.3% ownership in the last 10 years OR +5 years as senior manager in the last 10 years |
| EOI System | Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Required for business succession only |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not specified |
| PR/Work permit | Must operate business for at least 1 year on work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) The business must meet additional criteria English/French minimum CLB 5 |
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) — International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
| Program | Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) — Entrepreneur Stream |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $150,000 |
| Experience | At least 3 years of business ownership experience including 33.3% ownership in the last 10 years OR +5 years as senior manager in the last 10 years |
| EOI System | Yes (province publishes info on previous draws) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Required for business succession only |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not specified |
| PR/Work permit | Must operate business for at least 1 year on work permit following nomination; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) The business must meet additional criteria English/French minimum CLB 5 |
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) — International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
| Program | Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) — International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream |
| Minimum Net Worth | N/A |
| Minimum Investment | At least 1 continuous year of business ownership experience in Nova Scotia prior to EOI submission Completed a degree of at least 2 years’ duration at a university/college in Nova Scotia |
| Experience | At least 3 years of business ownership experience including 33.3% ownership in the last 10 years OR +5 years as senior manager in the last 10 years |
| EOI System | Yes (province may publish info on draws after future draws are made; EOI must be submitted while on valid work permit) |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | None |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining provincial nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | The business must meet additional criteria English/French minimum CLB 7 |
Northwest Territories Nominee Program — Entrepreneur Business Stream
| Program | Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) — Entrepreneur Business Stream |
| Minimum Net Worth | For businesses in Yellowknife: CAD $500,000 OR for businesses outside Yellowknife: CAD $250,000 |
| Minimum Investment | In Yellowknife: CAD $300,000 & at least 33.3% ownership OR outside Yellowknife: CAD $150,000 & at least 33.3% ownership OR CAD $1,000,000 investment |
| Experience | Relevant business experience required |
| EOI System | No |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | CAD $75,000 |
| PR/Work permit | 2-year work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | CLB 4 in English or French Business must generate significant benefits for the Northwest Territories, including jobs for local residents. |
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — Corporate Stream
| Program | Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — Corporate Stream (terminated) |
| Minimum Net Worth | None |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $5,000,000 OR CAD $10,000,000 if the proposed business is a land development or a leasehold company |
| Experience | The international corporation must have been established for at least 36 months at the time of application |
| EOI System | No |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Encouraged |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | Applicant & key staff first obtain work permits; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Create 5 new jobs for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident per key staff member seeking nomination |
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) – Work Permit Stream
| Program | Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) – Work Permit Stream |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | Management experience required |
| Experience | Yes |
| EOI System | Required |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Recommended |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | CAD $7,500 of $10,000 application fee is refunded if the application is declined or withdrawn. |
| PR/Work permit | Letter of support from the province to apply for a work permit; Obtain nomination once all of the terms and conditions of Performance Agreement are met. |
| Additional Requirements | CLB 4 in English or French; minimum education of secondary school equivalent
21-59 years old |
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) – Partial Ownership
| Program | Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) – Partial Ownership (terminated) |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $150,000 and own a percentage of equity in an existing business of at least 1/3 ownership OR $1,000,000 investment |
| Experience | Management experience required |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | CAD $200,000 |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | Submit an investment agreement Minimum IELTS band score of 4.0 within the last 2 years Score 50+ points on assessment grid |
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) — 100% Ownership
| Program | Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) — 100% Ownership) |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $600,000 |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $150,000 |
| Experience | Management experience required |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt |
| Exploratory Visit | Not specified |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | CAD $200,000 |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | CLB 4 in English or French
21-59 years old |
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Entrepreneur Category
| Program | Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Entrepreneur Category |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $500,000 |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon and at least 33.3% ownership OR $200,000 in any other Saskatchewan community and at least 33.3% ownership OR CAD $1,000,000 investment or more |
| Experience | Management experience required |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required, must fall within an eligible sector of business set out by the provincial govt |
| Exploratory Visit | Required for business succession, joint ventures, and regional business opportunities |
| Interview | Upon request by SIN |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | 2-year work permit; PR contingent upon meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Sign a Performance Agreement Create 2+ employment opportunities if establishing a business in Regina or Saskatoon |
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Farm Owner/Operator Category
| Program | Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – Farm Owner/Operator Category |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $500,000 |
| Minimum Investment | N/A |
| Experience | Farming operation ownership experience using agricultural practices similar to those used in Saskatchewan-based farming |
| EOI System | No |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Farm Establishment Plan (FEP) required |
| Exploratory Visit | Required |
| Interview | Upon request |
| Refundable Deposit | CAD $75,000 |
| PR/Work permit | PR after obtaining nomination certificate |
| Additional Requirements | Submit a Farm Establishment Plan Sign a Performance Agreement |
Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP)
| Program | Yukon Business Nominee Program (YBNP) |
| Minimum Net Worth | CAD $500,000 (including CAD $300,000 in liquid assets) |
| Minimum Investment | CAD $300,000 and at least 1/3 ownership with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident partner |
| Experience | Minimum of 3 years entrepreneurial/business management experience & minimum of 5 years relevant work experience |
| EOI System | Yes |
| Managerial Role | Required |
| Business Plan | Required |
| Exploratory Visit | Recommended, applicants are awarded points for past visits |
| Interview | Required |
| Refundable Deposit | Not required |
| PR/Work permit | 2-year work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements |
| Additional Requirements | Business must be in a strategic sector, as identified by the territory Must score 65+ points on the assessment grid |
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Tourist Schengen Visa – Traveling to Europe for Tourism
A Tourist Schengen Visa permits third-country nationals to enter the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within a 6-month period, under the purpose of travelling or visiting Europe for pleasure.Non-European citizens willing to travel to Europe for tourism purpose might be required to apply for a short-term Schengen visa under the “tourist” specification.
You need to apply for a Schengen Tourist Visa if your nationality is on the list of countries whose nationals need a Schengen short-stay visa.
What Documents Are Required When Applying for a Tourist Schengen Visa?
When applying for a Tourist Schengen Visa, you must submit the following documents:
- Visa application form. Fully completed with correct information, printed and signed at the end.
- Two recent photos. Taken within the last three months, in compliance with the Schengen visa photo criteria.
- Valid passport. No older than ten years and with a minimum validity of three months beyond your planned stay in Schengen. It must have at least two blank pages in order to be able to affix the visa sticker.
- Roundtrip reservation or itinerary. A document that includes dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Schengen area. Find out how to get a flight reservation for a tourist visa
- Travel Health Insurance.Evidence that you have purchased health insurance that covers medical emergencies with a minimum of €30,000, for your whole period of stay. The Insurance policy can easily be purchased online from Europ Assistance.
- Proof of accommodation. Evidence that shows where you will be staying throughout your time in Schengen. This could be a:
- Hotel/hostel booking. With name, complete address, phone and e-mail, for the entire time you will be in the Schengen area.
- Rent agreement. If you have rented a place, in the country you will be staying.
- Letter of tour organizer. If you will be travelling with a tour agency.
- Proof of financial means. Evidence that shows you have enough money to support yourself throughout your stay in Schengen. This could be a:
- Bank account statement.
- Sponsorship Letter. When another person will be financially sponsoring your trip to the Schengen Zone. It is also often called an Affidavit of Support.
- A combination of both.
- Evidence of employment status.
- If employed:
- Employment contract,
- Leave permission from the employer
- Income Tax Return
- If self-employed:
- A copy of your business license,
- Company’s bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Income Tax Return (ITR)
- If a student:
- Proof of enrollment &
- No Objection Letter from University
- Travel Itinerary. A description of your trip to Europe, your purpose of travelling, which places are you going to visit in Europe, the time frame and all the personal data.
- For Minors:
- Either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced / death certificate of parent
- Letter of consent from parents, including passport copies of both parents/ legal guardian
- If employed:
