Visa

A permit to enter a country for a set period and purpose. Requirements vary widely by nationality and destination, and some visas must be arranged well in advance of travel. Travel managers and traveller profiles often track visa requirements and expiry to avoid last-minute travel disruptions.

There are many types of visas, and the right one depends on the purpose of the trip. Business visas usually allow activities such as attending meetings, conferences and negotiations, but not productive work, which typically requires a work permit. Some countries offer visas on arrival or electronic visas that can be obtained online in a few days, while others require an appointment at an embassy or consulate, biometric data and weeks of processing time. Requirements depend on the traveller's nationality, so colleagues travelling to the same destination may face different rules.

For companies, visa issues are a common cause of trip delays and cancellations. Travel managers need to check requirements early, allow enough time for applications, ensure passports have sufficient validity and blank pages, and keep track of visa expiry dates for frequent travellers. Transit visas are another point to check, since some countries require them even if the traveller does not leave the airport. Keeping visa and passport data in traveller profiles helps avoid last-minute surprises.

Tumodo helps companies handle visas as part of trip planning. Visa assistance is available through Tumodo's support team, alongside other additional services such as concierge support and excursions. Traveller profiles store passport details for accurate bookings, and when a trip is confirmed, flights, hotels and transfers can be arranged in the same trip, so travellers have all the booking documents they may need for their application.