Problems & special cases

What if my visa has the wrong personal details?

Contact the issuing consulate the day you notice. Do not travel on a visa that does not match your passport, because border systems check automatically.

What can I do if my visa application is denied?

A visa denial does not mean the end of the road. Learn how to appeal, how to reapply with a stronger application, and what you must declare on future visa forms.

Do children need their own visa to travel internationally?

Children need their own passport and usually their own visa for international travel. Learn about fee exemptions, consent letters for solo-parent travel, and what to prepare.

What if my passport expires after my visa is issued?

Your visa usually stays valid but remains in the old passport, so you carry both documents. E-visas tied to the old passport number normally need reapplying.

Do dual citizens need to apply for a visa?

Not if one of your passports gives visa-free access to your destination. Choose the stronger passport, then use that same passport for check-in, entry, and exit.

How many blank passport pages do I need to travel?

Most countries require one to two blank visa pages. South Africa asks for two blank facing pages. Endorsement and amendment pages do not count.