Visa Assistance from Surat
Country-Wise Requirements & Fees
Complete visa processing for travelers from Surat and South Gujarat. Document preparation, application submission, appointment booking, and interview coaching for 50+ countries — all handled from our Surat Diamond Bourse office. 95%+ success rate across all destinations.
Country-Wise Visa Requirements from Surat
Complete breakdown of processing times, fees, required documents, and appointment locations for every major destination — all accessible from Surat.
Schengen Visa
27 European Countries
15-20 working days
From ₹8,000
Ahmedabad VFS or Mumbai VFS
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Passport (6+ months validity), 2 photos (35x45mm white background), 3 months bank statements (min ₹2L balance), 3 years ITR, employment letter, travel insurance (€30,000+ cover), confirmed flights & hotels, cover letter
Tip: Apply 4-6 weeks before travel. Travel insurance mandatory. Show strong ties to India.
USA B1/B2 Visa
Tourist & Business
3-7 days after interview
From ₹16,000
Mumbai US Consulate
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Passport, DS-160 confirmation, appointment letter, 3 months bank statements, 3 years ITR, employment proof/business registration, property documents, travel itinerary
Tip: Interview is key — we provide mock interview coaching. Wait times 30-90 days for appointment slot.
UK Visitor Visa
Standard 6-Month
15-21 working days (standard) · 5 working days (priority)
From ₹12,500
Ahmedabad VFS
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Passport, online application form, 6 months bank statements (min ₹3L balance), 3 years ITR, employment letter with leave approval, accommodation proof, travel itinerary
Tip: Self-funded applications have higher success rates. Priority service available for urgent travel.
Canada TRV
Tourist & Visitor
20-40 working days
From ₹9,000
Ahmedabad VFS (biometrics)
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Passport, IMM forms, 6 months bank statements, 3 years ITR, employment letter, travel history, family information form, purpose of travel letter
Tip: Previous international travel history helps. Processing times fluctuate — check IRCC website.
UAE Dubai Visa
30/60 Day Tourist
3-5 working days
From ₹8,500
No appointment needed — fully online
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Passport copy (6+ months validity), passport photo, confirmed return flight, hotel booking or host details, PAN card copy
Tip: Fastest visa from Surat. 30-day and 60-day options. Multiple entry available. No bank statement needed.
Australia Visa
Subclass 600 Visitor
20-40 working days
From ₹9,000
Ahmedabad VFS (biometrics)
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Passport, online application, 3 months bank statements, 3 years ITR, employment letter with leave approval, travel itinerary, invitation letter (if visiting family)
Tip: Apply 8 weeks before travel. Strong financials and employment proof are critical.
Japan Visa
Tourist & Business
5-7 working days
From ₹3,500
Mumbai Japanese Consulate (via authorized agent)
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Passport, visa application form, 3 months bank statements, 3 years ITR, employment letter, detailed day-by-day itinerary, confirmed flights & hotels
Tip: Detailed itinerary is mandatory. Only authorized travel agents can submit. We are an authorized partner.
Thailand Visa
Visa on Arrival / e-Visa
Instant (VoA) · 3-5 days (e-Visa)
From ₹2,500
No appointment needed
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Passport, passport photo, confirmed return ticket, hotel booking, ₹10,000 cash equivalent (for VoA), e-Visa application (if applying in advance)
Tip: Visa on Arrival available at Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi airports. 15-day stay. e-Visa for 60-day stay recommended.
Singapore Visa
e-Visa (30-Day)
3-5 working days
From ₹3,500
No appointment needed — e-visa
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Passport copy, passport photo, confirmed return flight, hotel booking, 3 months bank statements, employment letter
Tip: Applied through authorized visa agents only. Single and multiple entry options. Very high approval rate for Gujarati travelers.
Malaysia e-Visa
eVISA / eNTRI
2-3 working days
From ₹3,000
No appointment needed — fully online
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Passport copy, passport photo, confirmed return ticket, hotel booking
Tip: Quickest e-visa from India. 30-day stay. Multiple entry available for eVISA.
China Visa
Tourist (L) & Business (M)
4-7 working days
From ₹8,500
Mumbai Chinese Visa Application Service Centre
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Passport (6+ months), visa application form, passport photo, confirmed flights & hotels, detailed itinerary, employment letter, 3 months bank statements
Tip: Detailed itinerary with exact dates mandatory. Hotel bookings for entire stay required. Business visa needs invitation letter from Chinese company.
New Zealand Visa
Visitor Visa
20-30 working days
From ₹9,000
Online application (biometrics if requested)
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Passport, online application, 6 months bank statements, 3 years ITR, employment letter, travel itinerary, character certificate
Tip: Online application through Immigration NZ portal. Show sufficient funds (NZ$1,000 per month of stay).
How Our Surat Visa Process Works
Simple, transparent, and handled end-to-end from our Surat Diamond Bourse office.
Contact Our Surat Desk
Call, WhatsApp, or visit our SDB office. Tell us your destination and travel dates. We assess your profile and recommend the best visa type — free, no obligation.
Document Collection
We provide a personalized checklist. Drop documents at SDB or we arrange pickup anywhere in Surat. Our team reviews everything for completeness.
Application & Appointment
We fill the entire application, review it with you, and book the earliest available VFS/embassy appointment slot at Ahmedabad or Mumbai.
Interview Preparation
For USA, UK, and Schengen visas requiring interviews, we conduct realistic mock sessions covering expected questions and document presentation.
Tracking & Passport Delivery
Real-time application tracking with SMS updates. Passport delivered to your Surat address or collected from our SDB office upon approval.
Visit Our Surat Visa Desk at SDB
S-021, Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), Khajod, Surat 395007
Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Free parking available at SDB. 15 minutes from Surat Airport, 25 minutes from Surat Railway Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa services do you offer from Surat?
We provide complete visa assistance from Surat for 50+ countries including Schengen (27 European countries), USA B1/B2 tourist and business visa, UK Standard Visitor visa, Canada TRV, Australia Subclass 600, UAE Dubai tourist visa, Japan tourist visa, Singapore visa, Thailand visa, Malaysia e-visa, China visa, New Zealand visitor visa, South Africa visa, Turkey e-visa, Saudi Arabia visa, and many more. Our Surat office handles everything from document preparation to appointment booking.
Where is your Surat visa assistance office located?
Our Surat office is located at S-021, Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), Khajod, Surat 395007, Gujarat. We also have pickup/drop services across Surat city including Adajan, Vesu, Piplod, City Light, Athwalines, Ghod Dod Road, and Ring Road areas. For clients in Bardoli, Navsari, Valsad, and Vapi, we offer document collection via courier with the same processing timelines.
Do I need to travel to Mumbai or Ahmedabad for my visa appointment?
For most visas, the VFS/embassy appointment will be at the nearest Visa Application Centre. Surat residents typically use the Ahmedabad VFS centres (for Schengen, UK, Canada, Australia) or Mumbai VFS (for USA, Japan, China). We book appointments based on your preferred location and guide you through the entire process. For UAE and Thailand visas, no physical appointment is needed — we process completely online from Surat.
How much does visa processing cost from Surat?
Visa costs vary by country. UAE Dubai visa: ₹8,500 (30-day tourist), Schengen visa: from ₹8,000 + embassy fee, USA B1/B2: from ₹16,000 (inclusive of MRV fee), UK Standard Visitor: from ₹12,500, Canada TRV: from ₹9,000, Australia visitor visa: from ₹9,000, Thailand visa on arrival/e-visa: from ₹2,500, Japan tourist visa: from ₹3,500. All fees include our service charge for document preparation, form filling, and appointment booking. Embassy/consulate fees (where not included) are additional.
Can you help if my visa was rejected previously?
Yes, we specialize in visa re-applications after refusals. Our senior consultants in Surat analyze the rejection reason, identify gaps in the previous application, strengthen your documentation, and prepare a comprehensive re-application package. For USA refusals under Section 214(b), we help demonstrate stronger ties to India (property, business, family). For Schengen refusals, we ensure every document meets embassy specifications. We maintain an 85%+ approval rate on re-applications.
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