Explore All Our Visa Services Find the Right Route for You
Beyond visit visas, Westside Visa handles a full range of specialised visa categories student, family, spouse, medical, business and second passport. This page explains what each one is for, who it's for, the process and documents, and links you straight to the full guide for your chosen category.
One Consultancy, Every Visa Category
Every journey abroad is different studying, joining family, getting married, seeking medical treatment, growing a business, or securing a second citizenship. Each has its own visa type, rules and paperwork, and choosing the right one from the start saves time, money and stress.
Below you'll find a clear overview of each category we handle, including who it's for, the step-by-step process, the documents you'll need, and popular destinations. Tap any "View full guide" button to open the complete, detailed page for that visa.
Our Visa Categories in Detail
Each category below gives you the essentials what it covers, the process, the documents, and where you can go. For the complete step-by-step guide, open the full page.
Student Visa
A student visa lets you study a full-time course abroad from the USA's F-1 and the UK's Student Route to Canada's Study Permit, Australia's Subclass 500 and Europe's national (type D) visas. Most also allow part-time work during study and a post-study work stay.
Who it's for
Key facts
The process
- Choose your course & country
- Apply and get an offer letter
- Accept & receive I-20 / CAS / PAL
- Arrange proof of funds
- Pay fees & submit the visa application
- Biometrics, medical & interview
- Get your visa & fly
Documents needed
- Valid passport
- Offer / acceptance letter
- Academic records (attested)
- Proof of funds
- English test (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL) & SOP
- Forms, photos & fee receipts
Family Visa
A family (or family reunion) visa lets you sponsor close relatives to join you abroad a spouse or partner, dependent children, and in some countries parents. Rules and income thresholds vary by country and by which relative you're sponsoring.
Who it's for
Key facts
The process
- Confirm who you can sponsor
- Check income & eligibility rules
- Gather relationship evidence
- Prepare documents & attestation
- Submit the application & pay fees
- Biometrics & decision
Documents needed
- Sponsor's status & ID
- Relationship proof (marriage/birth)
- Proof of income / funds
- Accommodation evidence
- Passports & photos
- Attested & translated documents
Spouse Visa
A spouse (or partner) visa lets a married couple live together in one country when one partner is a citizen or settled resident. It's one of the most document-heavy categories, because you must prove a genuine, ongoing relationship and it often leads to permanent residence.
Who it's for
Key facts
The process
- Confirm eligibility & income
- Gather relationship evidence
- Complete civil & attestation steps
- Prepare & submit the application
- Biometrics & (sometimes) interview
- Decision & travel
Documents needed
- Marriage certificate (attested)
- Relationship evidence (photos, chats, travel)
- Sponsor's status & income proof
- Accommodation details
- Passports & photos
- English test (where required)
Medical Visa
A medical visa lets you travel abroad for planned treatment at a recognised hospital, and usually lets a close family member come along as an attendant. Popular destinations include Turkey, Thailand, Germany, the UK and the USA each suited to different treatments.
Who it's for
Key facts
The process
- Choose the hospital & treatment
- Share records & get an invitation letter
- Gather patient & attendant documents
- Apply for the medical visa
- Biometrics / interview
- Travel & register if required
Documents needed
- Valid passport(s)
- Hospital invitation letter
- Medical records & referral
- Proof of funds
- Attendant's relationship proof
- Insurance & forms
Business Visa
A business visa lets you travel abroad for business activities meetings, conferences, trade shows and negotiations. Common types are the US B-1, UK Business Visitor, Schengen Type C, China's M visa and UAE business visas. It's for business, not employment.
Who it's for
Key facts
The process
- Confirm your business purpose
- Get your invitation letter
- Prepare business & financial documents
- Complete the application & pay the fee
- Biometrics / interview
- Get your visa & travel
Documents needed
- Valid passport
- Invitation letter (host company)
- Business / company proof
- Financial evidence
- Trip itinerary & bookings
- Ties to Pakistan
Second Passport
A second passport, usually through Citizenship by Investment (CBI), grants you a second nationality in exchange for an approved economic contribution often within a few months and including your family. It offers visa-free travel, a safety net and new opportunities.
Who it's for
Key facts
The process
- Free consultation & eligibility check
- Choose program & investment route
- Prepare documents & due diligence
- Submit the application
- Approval in principle & investment
- Citizenship & passport issued
Documents needed
- Valid passports (family)
- Proof of source of funds
- Police clearance
- Bank & financial references
- Family & civil documents
- Health & program forms
All Visa Categories at a Glance
A quick summary of every category and who it's best for. Tap a name to open its full guide.
| Visa category | Best for | Key document | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Student | Studying abroad | Offer + I-20/CAS/PAL | Open → |
| 👨👩👧👦 Family | Reuniting with relatives | Relationship + income proof | Open → |
| 💍 Spouse | Joining a husband/wife | Marriage + relationship evidence | Open → |
| 🏥 Medical | Treatment abroad | Hospital invitation letter | Open → |
| 💼 Business | Meetings & trade | Company invitation letter | Open → |
| 🛂 Second Passport | Global mobility & Plan B | Source-of-funds proof | Open → |
Why Choose Westside Visa
One trusted team in DHA Lahore for every visa category honest advice, full documentation support, and guidance from start to finish.
Right route, first time
We assess your profile and recommend the exact visa category that fits your goal no wasted time or fees.
Full document support
Attestation, translation, invitation letters and embassy-ready files — we handle the paperwork with you.
Honest guidance
Clear, realistic advice with no false promises we tell you what's genuinely possible for your case.
Interview coaching
Full preparation for biometrics and interviews so you walk in confident and well-prepared.
Every category covered
Student, family, spouse, medical, business and second passport all under one roof.
Local & accessible
Based in DHA Phase 5, Lahore, with WhatsApp support so help is always a message away.
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