Data Required for an eVisa Application
The online application process for a visa is much easier than applying through an embassy. However, you still need to provide some information in the form.
The exact data required depends on the chosen type of eVisa. However, there are some basic details used in most visa applications that every traveler should be aware of.
Personal Information
All electronic applications for visas request the full name of the applicant, which includes a first name, second name (usually), and last name. Sometimes, you may also need to provide your previous name.
Most forms require the date of birth, the place of birth (city and state/country), and sex or gender.
You may encounter questions about your religion, visible identification marks, and your family members.
Passport Details
Passport information is mandatory for all visa applicants. It may involve passport number, place of issue, date of issue and expiry, and country/region of issue.
If you have another valid passport/identity certificate, you must provide its details as well.
Travel Information
When filling out the eVisa application form, you must choose the purpose of your trip.
It may be necessary to enter other travel information, such as the arrival and departure dates, accommodation details (hotel reservation or invitation letter from a host), and port of arrival or departure.
Certain applications include the history of previous travel and visas or questions about the cities visited in the destination country.
Contact Details
In order to reach out to the applicant when the visa result is ready or in case of requests or issues, authorities of most countries ask for the traveler’s email address and phone number.
Additionally, you may need to provide your present address, such as house number, street, village/town/city, country, state/province/district, and postal/zip code.
Occupation Details
In some cases, especially when you apply for a business visa, you are required to enter data regarding your occupation.
For example, the form may have fields about the profession/occupation of the applicant, employer’s or business name, as well as their address and phone number.
Some eVisa applications may ask if you are or were in a military/semi-military/police/security organization. In case of an affirmative response, you should give details on your organization, designation, rank, and place of posting.
Other Information
Based on your destination country and the type of visa selected in the application form, you may be required for additional information.
These are some of the questions that are often included in the online visa form:
- Have you sought asylum in any country?
- Have you ever been refused entry or deported by any country?
- Have you ever been arrested or convicted by the Court of Law of any country?
- Have you ever been engaged in acts of violence such as cyber crime/ terrorist activities/ sabotage/ espionage/ genocide/ political killing?
- Have you ever been engaged in human or drug trafficking/child abuse/crime against women/economic offense/financial fraud?
Tips for Filling out the eVisa Form Successfully
To avoid issues with the electronic visa form, follow these pieces of advice:
- Double-check the correctness: All the information must be accurate, so check if there are any errors or typos.
- Make sure the form is fully completed: Review the boxes and see if any blanks are left – they may cause delays or refusal.
- Check the compliance with documentation: The data provided in the form must match the uploaded documents.
- Stay truthful: Enter only true and relevant information, as false information may lead to legal problems.
- Apply in advance: Even the most accurate application form won’t be successful if submitted too late.
Knowing the peculiarities of filling out the eVisa application will make the process easier and maximize your chances for approval.
