A visa is a legal document that allows you to enter a country. This is generally represented as a stamp in your passport.
Visas come in a variety of forms. Tourist, work and immigration visas are just a few types of visas that are available. Each visa gives you a different right in the country such as the ability to visit, earn money or live in the country for an extended period.
Visas are a security measure that allows only certain people into a country. It controls the job marketing, housing situations and illegal immigration.
Depending on the type of visa you need and where you apply for it, visas can take multiple weeks to receive. Inaccurate documentations can also prevent you from receiving a visa.
Visas can be applied for online followed by a meeting at your local visa office. You must supply documentation such as a valid passport, passport-sized photographs, financial statements and trip itineraries.