Country guides
What your consulate asks for
Checklists differ. Read the guide for your destination before you build an order — and always confirm against the embassy's own published list.
Europe
Schengen Area
Processing 15–45 days
Schengen consulates ask for evidence of your intended travel — a round-trip flight reservation and confirmed accommodation for every night of the stay.
United Kingdom
Processing 3 weeks (standard)
UKVI does not require a purchased ticket, but a clear travel plan with dated reservations strengthens a standard visitor application.
Turkey
Processing Instant to 15 days
e-Visa holders can be asked at the border for hotel and return travel evidence.
Americas
United States
Processing Interview-based
For B1/B2 the consular officer focuses on intent and ties. A reservation is optional evidence but useful to show a concrete plan.
Canada
Processing 4–12 weeks
IRCC asks for a purpose of travel. A dated flight reservation and accommodation plan support the visitor visa application.
Mexico
Processing Interview-based
Consulates request an itinerary and accommodation for the temporary visitor visa.
Oceania
Asia
Japan
Processing 5–10 working days
Japanese consulates require a day-by-day schedule of stay with flight and hotel details for the whole trip.
South Korea
Processing 7–15 working days
Korean missions ask for a detailed itinerary and accommodation booking with the short-term visit visa.
Singapore
Processing 3–10 working days
Applications are filed through an authorised agent; onward travel and accommodation details support the visit.
Thailand
Processing Instant to 10 days
Airlines and immigration frequently ask for proof of onward travel within the permitted stay.
Malaysia
Processing Instant to 7 days
The digital arrival card and eVisa ask for accommodation and onward travel details.
Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Processing 3–5 working days
Tourist visa sponsors typically request confirmed return travel and hotel details before issuing the visa.
Qatar
Processing Instant to 5 days
Hayya and tourist visa applications ask for confirmed accommodation and return travel.
Saudi Arabia
Processing Instant to 7 days
The eVisa requires accommodation details and insurance is bundled with the visa fee.