Places in Business visa

Canada attract a plethora of business people as a result of its highly developed economy.  Holders of this visa hope to foster a working relationship with Canadian companies and meet potential business partners.  The visa takes 1 - 6 weeks to be processed and is valid for a period of 60 days.  Whoever holds this visa is not allowed to work for a Canadian company but is free to discuss business and sign potential agreements. Holders of this visa can visit the country anytime as long as their visa is valid. Proof that you plan to leave the country at the end of your business. You need a letter of invitation from your business partner in Canada. The company’s address and certificate of registration should be provided in the letter. Proof of clean criminal record. Proof that you do not plan to enter the Canadian labour market.

A business visa is issued to those who go to Germany for business purposes, sign contracts and attend meetings. The validity depends on the embassy that issued it. A business visa can be a single entry or multiple entry visa. The visa costs €60 and take a period of between 10 - 15 days to be processed. An invitation letter from business partner is needed to be tendered during the visa application process. A letter from your employer approving your business leave and stating the duration of your visit in the country. You are not allowed to work or enroll in one of the institutions of learning in the country. Minors should ensure they have an original copy of their birth certificate. The visa costs €60 for adults and €35 for children between the age of 6 – 12 years of age. The visa is valid for 180 days.

This visa category is for people who want to perform business activities in Australia. People with business visas have to provide a letter from their employers stating that he/she has been released for the business purpose. The people who hold this visa are not allowed to take up work. They are allowed to attended business meetings and sign contracts. A typical business visa costs about R5370 to be processed. A letter from your employer showing he approved your travel and the duration of your stay in Australia. Medical report from a doctor in South Africa showing the person is in perfect health condition. It is valid for 180 days and gives its holder access to multiple entry into the country.

This visa category is for people who want to perform business activities in Spain. Holders of this visa can attend business meetings, conferences, trade fairs and sign contracts while in the country. People with business visas have to provide a letter from their employers stating that he/she has been released for the business purpose. The maximum period the holder of this period can stay in Spain is 180 days. The processing of the visa takes about 15 days. A letter of invitation from your business partner in Spain is also needed. You are required to provide a letter from your employer confirming your business leave. The duration of your stay in Spain should be indicated in the visa. You are required to have a valid medical insurance. Proof of good health. The visa typically costs €60.

This type of visa is issued to those who visit the country to conduct businesses, attend business meetings and sign business contracts. Whoever holds this visa is not allowed to take up work in the country. A letter of invitation is needed. On the letter, either the employer or partner company must state coverage of applicant’s expenses during his stay in the country. A certificate from your current employer approving your business travel. You cannot visit tourist centers during your stay in the country. The business visa costs about €60 to process. You are expected to exit the country at the expiry date of your visa. It takes a period of 15 days to be processed and it is valid for 90 days. This visa type allows its holder multiple entry.

This is the visa issued to those who want to travel for business activities. Holders of this visa type are allowed to take part in business meetings and sign business contract. A letter from your employer releasing you for the business trip is required. A letter from your business partner in Italy is also mandatory. If applicant is not a South African, a South African stay permit is required. The visa processing period is about 15 days and it costs €60. It is mandatory for applicants of this visa type to have a valid medical insurance. The visa is valid for about 180 days. You cannot take up work permanently with this visa type.

Applicants of this visa visit Austria for business activities. This visa allows you to attend business meetings and sign business contracts. Also, you can attend conferences, seminars, job interviews or professional examination. You are required to provide a letter of invitation from the company in Austria you are meeting with. A letter from your employer in South Africa stating the duration and purpose of your visit. Evidence of intention to return to South Africa. You are not allowed to take up paid employment during your stay here. The visa typically costs €60. It is processed for a period of 15 – 30 days and expires after 90 days.

Applicants of this visa visit Sweden for business activities. This visa allows to attend business meetings and sign business contracts. Also, you can attend conferences, seminars, job interviews or professional examination. A letter of invitation from the company you are visiting in Sweden detailing the duration and purpose of your visit in the country. Proof of being able to afford SEK450 per day for the entire duration of your stay in Sweden. Minors should have the original copy of their birth certificate. The visa typically costs SEK1000. It is processed for a period of 15 – 30 days and expires after 90 days.

This type of visa allows people to undertake business activities while in Norway. With a business visa, you can attend meetings, trade fairs and conferences in Norway. You must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after the end of your visit. The passport must be issued within the last ten years.  A signed invitation from the company in Norway inviting you for business purpose must be attached to your application. Proof of any preexisting business relationship with the inviting company is important. You'll be required to show proof of being financially capable of taking care of your needs while in Norway. This proof must show you can spend at least NOK 500 for each day of your stay in Norway. Alternatively, if you're being sponsored by someone or an organization in Norway, you'll need to present a proof of financial guarantee. The certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting with in Norway is required to complete your visa application. A valid resident permit is required for non South Africans. If you are less than the age of 18, your visa application form should be signed by both your parents. Proof from your local doctor in South Africa that you are in good health condition is required. A letter from your current employer in South Africa stating that he/she is aware of your business leave. You'll be required to submit a valid travel insurance. The visa costs NOK500 and takes about 15 days to be ready. You must not be subject to a prohibition against entry to Norway or any Schengen country. If you have been in the Schengen area in the last 90 days, you must check when it is possible for you to re-enter, and how many days you can stay in Norway. If you are under the age of 18, both your parents, or other persons responsible for you, must sign your application.

This visa is for applicants who intend to conduct business or commercial activities during their time in the Netherlands. Applicants on this visa are not allowed to take up paid employment while in the Netherlands. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in the Netherlands, he/she will need to obtain a work permit. A duly signed and completed visa application form is required. 1 coloured passport photograph that meets the general visa photo requirement is also needed. The Passport used should be valid for a period of at least 3 months after the applicant’s last day of stay in the Netherlands. The passport is to have at least 2 blank pages. A signed invitation letter from the inviting company confirming arrival, departure, purpose of visit & financial responsibility (if any) is required. Full round trip flight reservation beginning not less than 10 working days from the application is important. A proof of financial capability showing the applicant can spend at least €34 daily in the Netherlands is also needed. Applicants are required to submit a letter showing their status in their home country. This could be in the form of a:               - Employment letter from company if applicant is employed               - Certifications of business for self employed applicants               - Letter from institution of study confirming applicant is enrolled in the school, and that the school is fully aware of the trip. If you are traveling with a minor, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate should be provided. A copy of hotel reservation is needed if the inviting company is not taking up the applicant's financial responsibility. Proof of home/car ownership to show applicant will return at the expiry of the visa is important. An insurance policy stating that the applicant is fully covered by a Schengen travel medical insurance is needed.  If going for a conference, proof of conference registration and payment is required. This visa costs €60 and takes about 10 working days to be ready.

The business visa is issued to South Africans who are looking to travel to Croatia for businesses. With a business visa, you can attend meeting and conferences in Croatia. A South African on a business visit must have the following:              - An applicant coming to the Republic of Croatia for a business visit must enclose a letter to the visa application as a proof of the purpose of his/her visit, filled out by a the host company from Croatia.              -  The content of the letter of guarantee is stipulated by the Ordinance on Visas.               -  A letter must be signed by the person authorized to represent the host company and certified by an official stamp.               -  The applicant must have a certified photocopy of the letter, so that he/she may present a proof of the purpose of his/her stay in the Republic of Croatia if requested so by a body competent for state border control. Proof of accommodation must be provided. Proof that the visa application fee was paid. Those exempted from visa application fees are:             - Members of immediate family of a Croatian national (spouse and children).             -  Children under the age of six.             -  Holders of diplomatic and official passports traveling officially.

Due to the very good economic situation, a lot of people visit for business purposes. This visa is for those who want to foster a business relationship in Poland. This visa type allows you to meet with business partners to discuss business, sign contracts and attend conferences while in Poland. This visa does not allow you take up paid employment while in the country. An invitation letter from the Polish company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit is required. Certificate of registration of the company in Poland you are partnering with as well as any proof of previous business relations is important. A letter from your current employer confirming that he/she is aware of your business leave is needed. The duration of your stay in the country should be stated. You should have a valid medical insurance. While in the country, you cannot study with this visa. Business bank statement of the latest 6 months to show Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents Regarding your expenses during your stay in the Schengen zone, you'll need a letter from the South African employer or the Polish company being visited. This letter must state coverage of expenses.