Tourist and Business Visa Requirements
Citizenship: USA
Pre-Check Documents is available. If you choose to not pre check your documents, and JIDS receives your documents with errors, you will be charged for a representative to assist you with corrections.
Concierge Service is available for this country
Please note these visa requirements are for US citizens only. If you are not a US citizen please contact our office at (914) 592-2760.
Your Checklist– Documents Required
Business or Tourist Requirements:
Valid Signed Passport
Valid for a minimum of 6 months from last day of stay.
Applicant must submit their current signed passport. Applicant must also include a color copy of the information page of the passport.
Note: In order to obtain visas, passport must have at least two blank visa pages side by side. Pages in the passport marked “Amendment” pages are not valid for visas. JIDS recommends your passport is valid for at least six months past the last day of stay from international destination.
JIDS can help you renew it if you need more validity. If you require passport services, please refer to our passport services section.
Photo Requirement
Applicant must submit (2) color, passport style 2 x 2 photograph.The photos must be recent within 6 months, and generally not the same photo as in the passport.
- See digital image requirements: Passport Photo Requirements.
Proof of Travel
Must submit a computer-generated itinerary from a travel agency or online travel site. E-confirmation from an airline or travel company showing departure from the U.S. and arrival/departure to and from your visa destination. Acceptable with a valid record locator. Copy of flight Itinerary / Letter from travel agent on company letterhead confirming booking.
APPLICATION
One Visa Application Form for NEW YORK jurisdiction ,completed and sign
For East Africa Visa – allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa.The holder of the East Africa Tourist Visa shall enter the region from the country that issued the visa and move within the two other countries without applying for another visa or paying another visa fee. CHECK EAST AFRICA on Kenya Application ONLY if Kenya is your FIRST ENTRY to these countries. Must apply to country entering first.
Washington Application for Washington jurisdiction
Justin Document Service – ORDER FORM & copies
Mandatory order form, which must be included with your original documents to JIDS.
- ORDER FORM then PRINT to include with documents.
- COPIES of all documents included in your package to JIDS.
- If copies are not included then a $10.00 copy fee will be applied.
Register with the US Embassy in the countries you will visit.
Give yourself peace of mind !
Simply fill out this form STEP FORM
and let JIDS will do it for you $20.00
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) allows U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency. Read more…..
If Business Cover Letter from the U.S. Company
- Note: Self-employed must also submit a copy of a recent bank statement.For business letter please note the following:Applicant must submit a Business letter of support from a U.S. based company.
- This letter must be on your company letterhead.
- This letter must be sign by someone other than the applicant.
- Passport Information
- How your expenses will be paid
Must be an original signed document.
See example below:
Health Requirements:
- Vaccinations are NOT required unless travel is from or through an infected area.
- Visit the Center for Disease Control: CDC.GOV for complete health requirements.
Fees and processing time:
- $ 50 Per Tourist/Business Visa
- 7 business days MINIMUM processing time-Single entry.
- $ 100 Per Tourist/Business
- Visa 7 business days MINIMUM processing time-Multiple entry.
- $ 40 Rush Fee 2-3 business days from date of submission to consulate. Separate money order fee applies.
- US$100.00 For East Africa Visa – allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa.The holder of the East Africa Tourist Visa shall enter the region from the country that issued the visa and move within the two other countries without applying for another visa or paying another visa fee.
– US$20.00 For Single Transit of not more than 3 days for travelers on stopovers in Kenya while proceeding to other destinations
Applicable fee paid in U.S. Post Office Money Order, only. If you wish to include your own money order
DO NOT WRITE or STAMP any information on your money order.
JIDS can obtain this money order for you.
See our pricing sheet for fees associated with this.
Please NOTE: Embassy fees may change without notice. JIDS does not assume any responsibility for changes. The above fees DO NOT include JIDS service fees, or return mail fees.
If JIDS is paying government fees (consular or passport agency fees) on your behalf a 5.7% processing fee will be added.
For Just-In Document Service, Inc. service fee please refer to our pricing page or call us (914) 592-2760.
NON US CITIZENS:Additional requirements
- If you’re a United States Alien resident, a copy of your Green Card must be attached to your application.
- If you’re a United States Visa holder, a copy of your U.S. Visa must be attached to your application.
Accompanying MINORS :
Application form signed by both parents or legal guardian(s).
- Notarized letter of consent signed by both parents or legal guardian(s).
- Original and copy of the minor’s birth certificate.
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