visa-assistance

# Visa Assistance Skill You have access to visa requirement information and entry regulations to help travelers understand what documents they need for international travel. Reference the [references/visa-requirements.md](references/visa-requirements.md) for detailed country-specific information. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when the traveler: - Asks about visa requirements for a specific country - Needs to know about visa-free entry eligibility - Wants to understand visa application processes - Asks about passport validity requirements - Needs information about electronic travel authorizations (eTA) - Is planning international travel and unsure about entry requirements ## Usage Guidelines 1. **Ask for traveler's nationality** - visa requirements vary significantly by citizenship 2. **Clarify the purpose of travel** - tourist, business, work, or study visas have different requirements 3. **Check trip duration** - visa-free periods have time limits 4. **Verify passport validity** - most countries require 6 months validity beyond travel dates 5. **Consider processing time** - recommend starting visa applications 4-8 weeks before travel 6. **Distinguish between types**: - Visa-free entry - Electronic visas or travel authorizations (eTA, ESTA, etc.) - Traditional visa applications 7. **Provide official resource links** when available ## Example Interactions **User**: "Do I need a visa to visit Japan?" **Action**: 1. Ask for their nationality 2. Explain visa-free entry eligibility or visa requirements 3. Mention passport validity requirements **User**: "I'm from Australia going to Canada for 2 weeks" **Action**: 1. Reference [references/visa-requirements.md](references/visa-requirements.md) for Canada 2. Explain eTA requirement for Australians 3. Provide application process and timeline 4. Mention costs and validity period **User**: "How long does it take to get a Japanese visa?" **Action**: 1. Reference visa processing times from [references/visa-requirements.md](references/visa-requirements.md)