Now it will be much easier to get into the territory of Montserrat-British Overseas Territory. The authorities have simplified the issuance of visas, 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 an application for a visa takes place within a day, earlier this period could be from seven to ten days. To apply online for a visa to enter the territory of Montserrat, two documents are required: a foreign passport, which does not expire during the trip, and a bank card. You need to pay 50 dollars is a visa fee. However, payment is accepted only through American Express, MasterCard and VISA bank cards. If, for some reason, a visa is denied, the visa fee is not returned to the payer.
How to apply for a visa to Montserrat
The visa application is completed very quickly, no more than 10 minutes, this 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: last name, first name, place and date of birth, place of actual residence (selected from the proposed list) – it is mandatory to indicate the date of issue and expiration of the passport (you need to remember that the passport must be valid throughout the entire time of stay in the territory of Montserrat), place of issue (name of 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 in the country of Montserrat, enter data from a credit card. You will also need to provide your email address. It will be necessary if the visa service has additional questions regarding the tourist and requires clarifying information (invitation number, for example).
How to apply for a visa to Montserrat
If the visa is successfully issued, then it is also provided electronically. For each child, a separate questionnaire is required, and, accordingly, an individual visa. As soon as the online application is completely filled out and the visa fee is paid, a confirmation letter will be sent to the email address containing an identification number and information confirming payment. Using the provided code, you can monitor the status of your visa application. As soon as the visa is received, you will see a graphic image of it with your personal data, visa number, date of issue and expiration date. The visa form and notification will also be sent to your email inbox. To use the received visa, when boarding a plane or a sea vessel, simply print out the form and present it at the customs inspection point.
How to apply for a visa to Montserrat
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 itinerary, you will also need a bank statement that confirms the availability of a sufficient amount of money on your account to ensure life during a trip abroad. You must provide a copy of the hotel reservation, a copy of the invitation from Montserrat Island, sent by friends or relatives. Another point: providing a letter from the place of work or study (on company letterhead and indicating the contact details of the employer), which confirms that you were granted leave and you will return after a trip to the specified place of work. If you are self-employed, 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.