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Find out exactly what you need in seconds, with the official source and a free step-by-step guide to apply yourself.
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Answers checked against the official page show the date; the rest are marked “Needs official source verification”.
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Three simple steps, and you stay in control the whole way.
Check your requirement
Pick your passport and destination, and in seconds you'll see if it's visa-free, visa on arrival, eVisa/eTA or a full embassy visa, with the official source.
Get the checklist
Every answer comes with the documents you need. Answers checked against the official page show the date; the rest are marked 'Needs official source verification'.
Apply on the official site
Our free self-apply guide walks you through the government portal step by step. You pay only the government's own fee.
The four visa types, explained
Our checker tells you which one applies to your exact passport and destination. Here's what each means.
Visa-free
Your passport lets you enter for tourism with no visa to arrange in advance. Just carry standard entry documents.
Visa on arrival
You get the visa at the border or airport on arrival. Usually little to prepare ahead: we list what to bring.
eVisa / eTA
Applied for online before you fly. Our guide links the official portal and lists what to have ready.
Embassy visa
A full application with documents, sometimes an appointment. Our checklist tells you exactly what to bring.
Visa questions, answered
Honest answers to the questions travelers ask most. Still unsure? Our AI assistant answers any time, and our team replies to email within 1 to 2 business days.
Is checking my visa requirement really free?
Yes. Checking is completely free and takes seconds, no account needed. Applying on the official portal is also free apart from the government's own fee.
How long does a visa take?
It depends entirely on the destination and visa type; the official page states the current processing time. Answers checked against the official page show the date; the rest are marked 'Needs official source verification'.
What documents will I need?
It varies by country and visa type. After you pick your destination we show the checklist and the official page it came from.
Can you apply for me?
Our assisted application service is paused for now. The checker, the checklists and the self-apply guides stay free to use, and existing applications keep their status page.
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It takes seconds and costs nothing. See exactly what you need, with the official source and a guide to apply yourself.