Whenever we and you think about travelling outside the country ie travelling abroad for some work, then we think about a passport and visa. Many people have a question in their mind what is the difference between a passport and a visa? It is also seen that many people consider both these things to be the same.
In such a situation, if you are still confused about what is passport and visa and what the difference between them is, then you must read this article.
Yes, in this article, apart from telling the difference between a passport and a visa, we are also going to tell how many types of passports and visas are there. Let's know.
What is a passport?
First of all, let us know what is passport. A passport is a main certificate or document that shows the identity of any traveller during his foreign travel. A passport is an official document issued by the Government of India that states the identity and nationality of the person.
Person's photo, citizenship, name, and parent's name in the passport. Information like gender and birth date remains. This information is very important to go from one country to another which is present in the passport. That's why whenever someone wants to go abroad, he applies for a passport.
How many types of the passport are there?
It is said that there are mainly 4-5 types of Indian passports. As-
- Ordinary Passport- Many people also know ordinary passports by the name of ordinary passports. This happens to those who go abroad for sightseeing.
- Official Passport – Official i.e. official is given to a government employee working in another country.
- Diplomatic Passport- Diplomatic passport is given to these people who work at an embassy in another country. It is given to diplomats.
- Temporary passport - This is for those people who have been given a passport while travelling abroad, as it is for a short period.
What is Visa?
A visa is a kind of official permit issued by the government to a person who is going to live in or visit a foreign country. Let us tell you that a visa is a proof given by the country for any traveller for a specified time. It allows the number of days you can stay in a country and move around.
Let us tell you that a visa is a separate document which is usually a stamp on the passport. When going abroad, the passport holder needs to apply for a separate visa.
How many types of visas are there?
Just like there are many types of passports in India, in the same way, there are many types of visas. As-
- Tourist Visa - A tourist visa is given to those people who go to a country only for visiting. It has to be applied in the passport office.
- Business Visa - A Business Visa is issued to people who do business in another country and then return to their home country.
- Student Visa - A student Visa is given to those students who go to study abroad. They have to come back when their course is over.
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