2. A visa - what is it all about?A visa - what is it all about?
A visa is a form of permission for aA visa is a form of permission for a
non-citizen to travel , enter, transitnon-citizen to travel , enter, transit
or remain in a particular country. Aor remain in a particular country. A
visa does not guarantee entry. Thatvisa does not guarantee entry. That
remains the right of the immigrationremains the right of the immigration
officials of the country concerned.officials of the country concerned.
Everyone except nationals of Bhutan,Everyone except nationals of Bhutan,
Nepal and Maldives needs visa toNepal and Maldives needs visa to
visit India.visit India.
3. Types of VISATypes of VISA
Tourist + (180 days granted)Tourist + (180 days granted)
Transit + (15 days granted)Transit + (15 days granted)
Business + (5years granted)Business + (5years granted)
Employee + (1 year per contract)Employee + (1 year per contract)
Student + (period of course)Student + (period of course)
Foreigners of Indian origin(5 years)Foreigners of Indian origin(5 years)
Government of India issues the following other visas: Conference
Visa, Diplomatic Visa, Emergency Visa, Entry Visa, Journalist Visa,
Medical Visa, Missionaries Visa, Permit to re-enter within 2 months,
Research Visa.
4. Required DocumentsRequired Documents
A valid PassportA valid Passport:-original signed & at least:-original signed & at least
has two blank visa pages for Indianhas two blank visa pages for Indian
stamps & valid for at least 6 months)stamps & valid for at least 6 months)
Photo RequirementPhoto Requirement:-2x2 recent, color.:-2x2 recent, color.
Visa application formVisa application form:-one signed ,one:-one signed ,one
copy.copy.
Other formsOther forms:-such business letter, Indian:-such business letter, Indian
invitation letter, birth certificate etc.invitation letter, birth certificate etc.
5. Know your Visa
1. Your Name (Second Name)
2. First Name
3. Visa Type (T = Tourist, B = Business, X = Entry)
4. Date of Issue
5. Date of Expiration
6. Number of Entries (M = Multiple, S = Single)
7. Your Passport Number
6. Project Description of VPSystem:Project Description of VPSystem:
The project “Visa Processing System” is anThe project “Visa Processing System” is an
automated system. It describes the process ofautomated system. It describes the process of
applying for visa. There are so many visa typesapplying for visa. There are so many visa types
provided by the government like H1-visa,provided by the government like H1-visa,
Dependent visa. Getting a Visa, Visa issuance is aDependent visa. Getting a Visa, Visa issuance is a
very objective decision, and is not subjective.very objective decision, and is not subjective.
Every visa official has a list of requirementsEvery visa official has a list of requirements
applicant looks for in a visa application. If they areapplicant looks for in a visa application. If they are
met, then applicant issues the visa. If not,met, then applicant issues the visa. If not,
applicant doesn't. It is how these requirements areapplicant doesn't. It is how these requirements are
met that makes a visa decision seem subjective.met that makes a visa decision seem subjective.
7. Limitations of Existing System:Limitations of Existing System:
In Existing system the system has deployed aIn Existing system the system has deployed a
manual process for visa. Applying & Submission ofmanual process for visa. Applying & Submission of
visa application to Visa consultant officer etc all arevisa application to Visa consultant officer etc all are
done manually. The system is not transparent todone manually. The system is not transparent to
the outside world. Thus, the system needs to bethe outside world. Thus, the system needs to be
automated.automated.
Advantages of Proposed System:Advantages of Proposed System:
In Proposed system, the system has feasibility forIn Proposed system, the system has feasibility for
the applicant to apply and submit the visathe applicant to apply and submit the visa
application through online. It is an automatedapplication through online. It is an automated
system; the applicant can apply for the visa at anysystem; the applicant can apply for the visa at any
time from any place. It provides more flexibility totime from any place. It provides more flexibility to
the applicant compared with the existing system.the applicant compared with the existing system.
8. Modules:
1. Admin:
This module maintains all the list of applicant
details and type of visa applied. Interact with
applicant via email, manage all the details of
applicant such as view, add, delete etc, and view all
the required documents.
2. Visa Consultant Officer:
This module contains list of visa applications
and proofs given by the applicant. Accept/Reject the
applications etc.
3. Applicant:
This module maintains each applicant’s profile
& type of visa & fair amount, apply for visa, update
the details applied etc.
9. Subsystems of Visa Processing System:-
•Information Subsystem:-
Detail information about the application for a visa such who can
apply, how to apply procedure of application, required documents
and average time duration with fee.
•Application Subsystem:-
Unique application number & can also check status of visa.
•Admin Subsystem:-
Administration rights, browse user details, update database when
new entry is done.
•User Subsystem:-
Display user profile information about current status of visa, issue
date of visa, guidelines, eligibility criteria and procedure of visa
application.
10. Requirements of our systemRequirements of our system
Performance Requirements
•The website should be hosted on a server that can provide adequate response
time. For applicants slow server would not be satisfactory (esp. for people with
short tolerance spans). Actual Government Visa online site is a good example of
rapid response time.
•16-bit computer or more(32/64bit).
•Minimum 5 GB HDD
•Pentium III processor or later, 500 MHz
•Minimum 512MB RAM
Reliability & Fault tolerance
The whole visa processing system should be very reliable due to important data of
applicants and can tolerate errors or mistakes by applicants at one specified limit
like the actual government visa site, 100% available for 24X7.
11. Continued…Continued…
Standard compliance
All the standard laws and rules regulation for visa processing system should be adapted
from Ministry of Home affairs India laws. Such valid passport, I20 form for students
etc.
H/W Limitations
•16-bit computer or more(32/64bit).
•Minimum 5 GB HDD
•Pentium III processor or later, 500 MHz
•Minimum 512MB RAM
No any special limitation.
Security
System should be secured. Separate access
privileges must be specified for applicants,
administrator and visa consultant officer.
there also can be a separate login facility for
police administration for enquiry.
12. Goals of this System:-
• Instant access.
• Improved productivity.
• Optimum utilization of resources.
• Efficient management of records.
• Simplification of the operations.
• Less processing time and getting required
information.
• User friendly.
• Portable and flexible for further
enhancement.
