Business Visa Guide
Detailed business visa requirements and processes for major destinations worldwide
United States
Washington D.C.
Leading global economy with diverse business opportunities across technology, finance, and manufacturing sectors.
Processing Time:
3-5 weeks
Validity:
10 years (multiple entry)
Visa Fee:
185
Stay Duration:
Up to 6 months per visit
Currency
USD
Timezone
UTC-5 to UTC-10
Business Language
English
Business Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Common Visa Types
B-1 Business Visitor
E-1 Treaty Trader
E-2 Treaty Investor
Major Industries
Technology
Finance
Healthcare
Manufacturing
United Kingdom
London
Major financial hub with strong ties to European markets and established business infrastructure.
Processing Time:
3 weeks
Validity:
2-10 years (multiple entry)
Visa Fee:
115
Stay Duration:
Up to 6 months per visit
Currency
GBP
Timezone
UTC+0 (GMT)
Business Language
English
Business Hours
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Common Visa Types
Standard Visitor
Tier 1 Investor
Innovator Visa
Major Industries
Financial Services
Technology
Creative Industries
Manufacturing
Canada
Ottawa
Resource-rich economy with strong technology and financial sectors, offering excellent business opportunities.
Processing Time:
2-4 weeks
Validity:
Up to 10 years (multiple entry)
Visa Fee:
100
Stay Duration:
Up to 6 months per visit
Currency
CAD
Timezone
UTC-3.5 to UTC-8
Business Language
English, French
Business Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Common Visa Types
Business Visitor
Start-up Visa
Self-employed Persons
Major Industries
Natural Resources
Technology
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Germany
Berlin
Europe's largest economy and industrial powerhouse with access to the entire EU market.
Processing Time:
15 calendar days
Validity:
Up to 5 years (multiple entry)
Visa Fee:
90
Stay Duration:
90 days per 180-day period
Currency
EUR
Timezone
UTC+1 (CET)
Business Language
German, English
Business Hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Common Visa Types
Short-stay Business
National Business Visa
EU Blue Card
Major Industries
Automotive
Machinery
Chemical
Technology
Australia
Canberra
Dynamic economy with strong mining, agriculture, and service sectors in the Asia-Pacific region.
Processing Time:
1-4 weeks
Validity:
12 months (multiple entry)
Visa Fee:
150
Stay Duration:
Up to 3 months per visit
Currency
AUD
Timezone
UTC+8 to UTC+11
Business Language
English
Business Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Common Visa Types
Business Visitor (subclass 600)
Business Innovation (subclass 188)
Investor (subclass 188)
Major Industries
Mining
Agriculture
Tourism
Education
Japan
Tokyo
Advanced technological economy with unique business culture and significant opportunities in Asia.
Processing Time:
5-7 working days
Validity:
3 months to 5 years
Visa Fee:
56
Stay Duration:
15-90 days per visit
Currency
JPY
Timezone
UTC+9 (JST)
Business Language
Japanese, English
Business Hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Common Visa Types
Short-term Business
Business Manager
Investor/Business Manager
Major Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Machinery
Robotics
SIngapore
Singapore
Strategic gateway to Southeast Asia with world-class infrastructure and business-friendly environment.
Processing Time:
3-5 working days
Validity:
1-10 years (multiple entry)
Visa Fee:
250
Stay Duration:
Up to 30-90 days per visit
Currency
SGD
Timezone
UTC+8 (SGT)
Business Language
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
Business Hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Common Visa Types
Short-term Business
Business Manager
Investor/Business Manager
Major Industries
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Biomedical Sciences
Logistics
Information Technology'