visa-checker

name	visa-checker
description	Check visa requirements, transit rules, passport validity requirements, and travel document status for any destination. Use when planning international travel, checking entry requirements, verifying passport validity, or needing vaccination/insurance reminders for specific countries.

Visa & Documents Checker

Verify entry requirements and travel documents before you fly.

Capabilities

• Visa requirements: Do you need a visa? Visa-free, VOA, or pre-approved?
• Transit rules: Airport transit without leaving? Do you need a transit visa?
• Passport validity: How many months validity required?
• Blank pages: How many empty passport pages needed?
• Vaccinations: Required vs recommended (yellow fever, etc.)
• Travel insurance: Mandatory for entry?
• Return/onward tickets: Proof of onward travel required?
• Funds proof: Minimum funds requirements

Quick Usage

python3 scripts/check_visa.py \
  --nationality SG \
  --destination JP \
  --purpose tourism \
  --duration 14

Parameters

Flag	Description	Example
--nationality	Your passport country	SG, US, MY, ID
--destination	Destination country	JP, TH, VN, AU
--purpose	Travel purpose	tourism, business, transit
--duration	Stay duration in days	7, 14, 30
--transit	Transit only (don't leave airport)	(flag)
--layover-hours	Hours in transit	4, 12

Output Sections

1. Visa Status: Required / Not Required / On Arrival
2. Transit Rules: If applicable
3. Passport Requirements: Validity, blank pages
4. Documents: Insurance, funds, tickets needed
5. Health: Vaccinations, health declarations
6. Reminders: Checklist of what to prepare

Data Sources

• Timatic (IATA database - industry standard)
• Government immigration websites
• Embassy/consulate official sources
• CDC/WHO for health requirements

See Also

• references/country_codes.md - ISO country codes
• references/visa_types.md - Visa category definitions