I’m new to traveling, and wanted to know, who exactly is a visa for? Is it for the country you’re leaving to tell them you are allowed to leave or something? Is it for the country you’re entering so you can tell them you’re been approved to enter from the previous country? Who sees it and who does it matter to?
All I could seem to find on Google is that it’s attached to your passport once you get one and that you need one. I was hoping to hear a more detailed explanation from someone who’s actually used one in the past so I kind of know what to expect!
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A visa is for the country you are traveling to. It is attached to your passport either digitally and/or with a stamp. It is your proof of permission to visit that country as long as you follow the guidelines laid out by the visa, most importantly, the time you’re allowed to visit and whether or not you’re allowed to work. They will vary by country and the rules can vary by visit.
For example: I was born American and immigrated to Canada, I did this because of marriage. Before I officially started my process, each visit to see my then fiance, I would bring big suitcases full of stuff.
Americans are generally granted a six month tourist visa on arrival. As I arrived, the border agent at the airport took one look at my luggage and limited my visa to the duration of my flight schedule. This happened two out of four trips.
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