How to apply for a visa to the island of Montserrat
Now it will become much easier to get to the territory of Montserrat, an overseas British territory. The authorities have simplified visa processing, now it can be done via the Internet, online. No need to visit the British Consulate or get a special sticker in your passport. The issued visa is multiple-entry and is valid for one year from the date of its receipt. Consideration of the visa application takes place within a day, earlier this period could be from seven to ten days. To obtain an online visa intended for entry into the territory of Montserrat, two documents are required: a foreign passport, the validity of which does not expire during the trip, and a bank card. You need to pay $ 50-this is a visa fee. However, payment is accepted only via American Express, MasterCard and VISA bank cards. If, for some reason, the visa is refused, the visa fee is not refunded to the payer.The visa application is filled out very quickly, no more than 10 minutes, it is done directly on the website of the British immigration service. The questionnaire is completely filled out in block letters in English and includes standard questions: surname, first name, place and date of birth, place of actual residence (selected from the proposed list) - it is mandatory to specify the date of issue and expiration of the passport (you need to remember that the passport must be valid for the entire time you are in Montserrat), place of issue (name of the state body). It is necessary to provide information about the place of residence on the island: the name of the hotel or the address of the inviting person on the territory of the country of Montserrat, enter data from a credit card. You will also need to specify your email address. It will be necessary if the visa service has additional questions about the tourist and requires clarifying information (invitation number, for example).If the visa is successfully issued, it is also provided in electronic form. Each child needs to fill out a separate questionnaire, and, accordingly, an individual visa. As soon as the online application is fully completed and the visa fee is paid, a confirmation letter containing the identification number and information confirming the payment will be sent to the email address. Using the provided code, you can monitor the status of visa processing. As soon as the visa is received, you will see its graphic image with your personal data, visa number, date of issue and its validity period. The visa form and notification will also be sent to your e-mail. To use the visa received, when boarding an airplane or a ship, it is enough to simply print out the form and present it at the customs inspection point.If you apply for a visa through a travel agency, then, in addition to the above documents, you will need: 2 photos (corresponding to passport requirements), a copy of round-trip tickets, or confirmation of the route, you will also need a bank statement that confirms the presence of a sufficient amount of money in your account to ensure life during a trip abroad. It is necessary to provide a copy of the hotel room reservation, a copy of the invitation from the island of Montserrat sent by friends or relatives. Another point: providing a letter from your place of work or study (on letterhead and indicating the employer's contact details), which confirms that you have been granted leave and you will return after a trip to the specified place of work. If you are engaged in private entrepreneurial activity, you need to provide a tax return, as well as a copy of the business license.A visa to the island of Montserrat is required for citizens of the CIS and Russia. stake-apostas.com