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A world of destinations — visa assistance for Indian travellers with Oyster Holidays Bangalore
Services · Visa Assistance

Visas, sorted

Why use our visa desk

The paperwork, handled properly

A visa refusal is almost always avoidable — a missing document, a photo to the wrong size, a form filled in haste. We have prepared visa files for Bengaluru travellers since 2015, and we know exactly what each consulate expects.

We build your checklist, complete and check the forms, book the appointment, ready your file for biometrics and follow it through to decision. Whether or not you book a holiday with us, we can handle your visa.

What we handle

From checklist to passport in hand

Document checklist

A precise, country-specific list of every paper and form your visa needs — no guesswork, nothing missed.

Forms & application

We complete the application forms with you and review every entry, so a small slip does not cost you the visa.

Appointment booking

We book your VFS or consulate appointment and slot it sensibly around your travel dates.

Submission & biometrics

We prepare your file for submission and tell you exactly what to expect at the centre — biometrics, fees and timelines.

Status tracking

We follow your application through to decision and keep you updated until the passport is back in your hand.

Visa with your holiday

Book a tour with us and the visa is handled as part of your package — one team, one point of contact.

Know your visa

Four ways a visa works

How you apply depends on the country. The exact rule for your destination — and the official links — are on each visa page below.

Visa-free & visa on arrival

The easiest — you travel on your Indian passport, sometimes with a small fee or an online travel authorisation paid before you fly. Common for short leisure trips to several nearby countries.

e-Visa

Applied for entirely online — you upload your documents and receive an approval by email to carry and show on arrival. No embassy visit, ideal when there is no centre in Bengaluru.

Sticker visa (VFS / consulate)

For Schengen Europe, the UK, the USA, Japan, China and others — an in-person appointment at a VFS centre or consulate, with biometrics and, for some countries, a short interview.

Visa within your package

When you book a holiday with us, visa documentation is part of the plan. We prepare the file, fill the forms and submit on your behalf, so you only sign where needed.

By destination

Visa requirements, country by country

Tap any destination for the full requirements, the documents you will need and the official government links — all kept current by our team.

DestinationVisa typeStayProcessing
Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600)Usually 12 months validity, stays up to 3 months per visitAround 11–28 days; apply 4–6 weeks ahead
Azerbaijan e-Visa (ASAN Visa)Up to 30 days; the e-Visa is valid 90 days from issueStandard about 3 working days; urgent in roughly 3 hours
Bali e-Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) / Visa on Arrival30 days, extendable once (60 days max)e-VoA approved in about 1–5 working days, or issued on arrival
Dubai Pre-arrival e-visa (electronic tourist visa)30 or 60 days (30-day extendable once); 5-year multiple-entry option (90 days/visit)Typically 3–4 working days; 24-hour express available
Europe Schengen (Type C)Up to 90 days within any 180-day period15–45 days; apply 3–4 weeks ahead (up to 6 months before)
Georgia e-Visa, or visa-free if you hold a valid US/UK/Schengen/GCC visa or residencee-Visa up to 30 days within 120-day validity; visa-free route up to 90 days/180e-Visa about 5–7 working days; apply 2+ weeks ahead
Japan Tourist visa (single-entry) via the JAPAN eVISA systemUp to 90 days; the visa is valid 3 months from issueAround 5–7 working days; apply 4–6 weeks before travel
Malaysia Visa-free (visa exemption) for IndiansUp to 30 days per visitNo visa to process; the MDAC is approved instantly — submit within 3 days (72h) before arrival
Maldives Free visa on arrival30 daysOn arrival; the IMUGA declaration is filed online within 96 hours before travel
Mauritius Free visa on arrivalUp to 60 days (tourism only)Granted at the counter on arrival; the online travel form is filed within 72 hours before arrival
Nepal No visa required for IndiansNo limit for Indian nationalsNot applicable — there is no visa to apply for
Oman Oman eVisa, or visa-free 14-day entry for eligible travellers10 or 30 days (30-day extendable once); 14 days on the visa-free routeeVisa about 1–3 working days; apply roughly a week ahead
Philippines Visa-free entry for Indian nationals (e-Visa also available)14 days visa-free; 30 days if holding a US/UK/Schengen/AU/CA/JP/SG visa; up to 59 days on the e-VisaNo visa for visa-free entry; e-Visa ~7–12 working days; the eTravel QR is instant
Singapore Electronic visa (e-Visa) — required, via an authorised agentUsually 2-year validity, multiple entry; stay (up to 30 days) decided by ICA on arrivalGenerally 3–5 working days; apply 1–2 weeks before travel
South Korea Short-term tourist visa (C-3-9 single-entry)Up to 90 daysAround 5–10 working days; apply 3–4 weeks ahead
Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)30 days, extendable up to 270 daysUsually 24–48 hours; allow 2–3 working days in the Dec–Mar peak
Thailand Visa on Arrival (15 days)15 days (non-extendable); a tourist e-Visa allows a longer stay of up to 60 daysIssued on arrival at the airport — no embassy filing. The TDAC is filed online within 72 hours before travel; a longer-stay e-Visa is applied for in advance
Turkey e-Visa (conditional) or sticker visa via the authorised centreUp to 30 days, single entrye-Visa 1–3 working days; sticker visa 10–15 working days
UK Standard Visitor visaUp to 6 months per visit (2/5/10-year multiple-entry options available)Around 3 weeks after biometrics; a priority service (~5 working days) costs extra
Vietnam e-Visa (apply online before travel)Up to 90 days (e-Visa)e-Visa in ~3 working days; apply at least a week before travel

Visa rules change frequently — the figures above are indicative and we confirm the exact requirement for your destination and travel dates. A tourist visa is always granted at the discretion of the consulate; we give you the strongest possible application, but no agent can guarantee an outcome.

Get it right

What every Indian applicant should know

Visas are won or lost on the details. These are the things that matter most — we check every one before your file is submitted.

Passport validity

Most countries want your passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date, with 2–3 blank pages. If yours is close to expiry, renew it first — we will tell you.

Photographs to spec

A wrong photo is the single most common cause of rejection. Each country has exact size, background and recency rules — we share the precise specification for yours.

Proof of funds

Recent bank statements (usually the last 3–6 months) and your income-tax returns show you can fund the trip and intend to return. We help you present them clearly.

Tickets & stay

Most visas need confirmed return tickets and hotel bookings. We arrange the bookings your application needs — without you committing to anything before the visa is granted.

Travel insurance

Mandatory for Schengen (minimum €30,000 medical cover) and sensible everywhere. We can arrange a policy that meets the rule for your destination.

Apply in good time

Schengen accepts applications up to 6 months ahead; processing is typically around 15 working days and longer in peak season. Apply early — we plan the timeline backwards from your travel date.

Requirements differ by country and are revised often. We confirm the current rule for your destination at the time you apply. ECR-category passport holders should also check emigration requirements — we will flag this if it applies to you.

How it works

A simple, handled process

01

Tell us

Share your destination and travel dates on WhatsApp.

02

Checklist

We send the exact documents and forms your visa needs.

03

Submit

You hand over the papers; we fill forms and submit.

04

Track

We track approval and update you till it is in hand.

FAQs

Visas, answered

Do you guarantee my visa will be approved?

No honest agent can — the decision rests entirely with the consulate. What we do is prepare a complete, correct and well-presented file so you have the strongest possible application, and tell you frankly if anything looks weak before you apply.

Can you help if I am not booking a holiday with you?

Yes. We offer visa assistance as a standalone service for Bengaluru travellers, as well as part of our holiday packages. Either way you get the same checklist, form-filling and tracking.

Which countries do you handle visas for?

Every destination we plan — see the country-by-country list on this page. Common ones include the Schengen countries, the UK, USA, UAE, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan and Australia.

How long does a visa take?

It varies by country and season. An e-visa can come through in a few working days, while a Schengen or UK visa is usually around 15 working days and longer in peak months. Apply early and we will give you a realistic timeline.

Do I have to visit the embassy in person?

For e-visas, no — everything is online. For sticker visas such as Schengen, the UK and the USA you usually visit a VFS centre once to give biometrics; we book that appointment and prepare you for it.

What documents will I need?

It depends on the destination, but typically a valid passport, photographs to specification, confirmed tickets and hotel bookings, recent bank statements and travel insurance. We send you an exact checklist for your specific visa.

Need help with a visa?

Tell us your destination and travel dates — we’ll send the exact document checklist, fill the forms and handle the application from start to finish.

Need a visa for your trip?

Tell us where you're headed — we'll send the exact checklist and handle the application from start to finish.

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