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Passport
A passport is an official government document that certifies one's identity and citizenship and permits a citizen to travel abroad and to re-enter the home country.
Visa
A visa is an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, stay, and leave a country for a specified period of time.
Driver's License
A driver's license is an official document permitting a specific individual to operate one or more types of motorized vehicles on public roads.
Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is an official document issued to record a person's birth and includes identifying information such as name, date, and place of birth.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is a policy that covers unexpected travel-related emergencies and financial losses, ranging from minor inconveniences to significant medical expenses.
Biometric Passport
A biometric passport, also known as an e-passport, is a combined paper and electronic passport that uses biometrics to authenticate the identity of travelers.
Tourist Card
A tourist card is a document provided to tourists by some countries upon entering, and it serves as a form of visa-lite, sometimes with fewer requirements.
Global Entry
Global Entry is a program by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
Vaccination Certificate
A vaccination certificate is a medical document that certifies a person has been vaccinated against certain diseases, sometimes required for entry to some countries.
ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
ETA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals traveling to certain countries by air, providing pre-approval for entry.
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
The ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Exit Visa
An exit visa is a government permission for a foreign national to leave the host country and is required by certain countries.
Schengen Visa
A Schengen visa allows for short-term travel within the Schengen Area of European countries that have abolished all border controls at their mutual borders.
Work Permit
A work permit, or employment authorization, gives a non-citizen permission to work in a host country for a certain period of time.
Student Visa
A student visa is a special endorsement added to a government passport issued to students enrolled at qualified educational institutions.
Transit Visa
A transit visa is a temporary short duration visa during your journey while you 'transit' through the country or countries that issue the visa.
Business Visa
A business visa is a type of non-immigrant visa issued to foreign nationals conducting business activities such as meetings, conferences, and trainings.
Maritime Crew Visa
A maritime crew visa is for foreign crew members of sea vessels who need to dock at ports and transit through the country to join a ship or for shore leave.
Refugee Travel Document
Refugee travel documents are issued to refugees who cannot get a passport from their home country, allowing them legal status to travel to and from their host country.
Laissez-Passer
A laissez-passer is a travel document issued by a national government or certain international organizations, such as the United Nations, to their employees for official travel.
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