FDU-INS 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
- Visa Status: Required / Not Required / On Arrival
- Transit Rules: If applicable
- Passport Requirements: Validity, blank pages
- Documents: Insurance, funds, tickets needed
- Health: Vaccinations, health declarations
- 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 codesreferences/visa_types.md- Visa category definitions