How We Research & Verify Visa Information
Consular regulations, visa fees, and border entry requirements change continuously. At Travel Router, we do not rely on second-hand internet summaries or unverified forums. Every visa guide, cost breakdown, and checklist on this site is governed by our strict 4-tier verification protocol.
Our 4-Tier Verification Protocol
Primary Government Sources Only
We draw baseline requirements directly from national foreign ministries, immigration directorates, and official gazettes. If an embassy changes its statutory fee or document list, our guides reference the official decree.
IATA TIMATIC Cross-Referencing
What an embassy states on paper must match what airlines enforce at airport check-in. We verify passport validity rules, transit visas, and emergency travel exemptions against live IATA Timatic global databases.
Real-World Consular Audits
We monitor appointment slot patterns and ground realities at major visa application centers (VFS Global, BLS International, TLScontact) to report realistic processing timelines and interview expectations.
No Black-Hat Shortcuts
We strictly warn travelers against fraudulent "dummy tickets", unverified bank statements, and black-market appointment scalpers that lead to permanent blacklisting under Schengen and UAE immigration databases.
Primary Government Databases We Monitor
| Country / Jurisdiction | Official Authority / Portal | Information Verified |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | GDRFA Dubai & ICP Federal Authority | Tourist visa fees, 30/60 day rules, overstay fine schedules, and GCC resident eVisas. |
| Malaysia | Immigration Department of Malaysia (MYVISA) | Official eVisa platform for Bangladesh & Pakistan, bank statement rules, and photo criteria. |
| Saudi Arabia | Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Nusuk) & MOFA | Umrah permits, 1-year multiple entry tourist eVisas, and GCC visit visa regulations. |
| European Union / Schengen | European Commission Migration & Home Affairs | Schengen Visa Code (Regulation EC No 810/2009), official refusal statistics, and €30,000 insurance rules. |
| Qatar | State of Qatar Hayya Portal | Hayya A1 Tourist and Hayya A2 GCC resident application requirements and Discover Qatar mandates. |
| Global Civil Aviation | IATA Timatic & Civil Aviation Authorities | The 6-month passport validity rule, transit layover exemptions, and airline boarding requirements. |