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Global Travel Visa & Documentation Hub

Use this tool to check business travel visa requirements by destination, request necessary travel documents, and access country-specific guidance and contacts — all in one place.

1 Check Requirements 🔍
Do you need a visa?
▼  Use checker below
2 Apply for Visa 📋
3 Travel Prep ✈️
Step 1 — Check Requirements
🔍 Visa Requirement Checker
Use this tool to check visa requirements for your travel destination. Please select your passport and residency details, as well as the country you are traveling to. This will determine the type of documentation needed for your trip.
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Do not enter passport numbers, SSNs, or sensitive ID data. Submit those directly to HR or your visa vendor.
Powered by VisaHQ — 200+ countries, all passport nationalities. Select nationality, destination, and residency.
📍 Where are you traveling?
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Americas
AMER
🔗 Official Government Portals
  • Determine if ESTA (visa waiver) or B-1/B-2 visa applies
  • Apply for ESTA at esta.cbp.dhs.gov
  • For B-1: complete DS-160, pay fee, schedule consulate interview
  • Bring: invitation letter, itinerary, proof of ties to home country
🌎 Latin America
Requirements vary by country — contact AMER HR
🗺️ Other Americas
Canada & other destinations — contact AMER HR
⏱ Recommended Lead Times
ESTA (VWP)Apply ≥ 72 hrs before travel — recommend 2 weeks
B-1/B-2 Visa8–12 weeks — embassy wait times vary; apply as early as possible
Canada eTA~72 hrs (online) — required for non-VWP nationals
Book travel only after visa is confirmed; use itinerary for application.
🇺🇸 Apply for US ESTA ✈️ Request Itinerary ⚡ Expedited processing available — contact CIBT or VisaHQ
📂 Country Guides
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
EMEA
🔗 Official Government Portals
  • Check if you need a Standard Visitor visa or ETA
  • Apply online via UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI)
  • Book biometrics at a local UKVI application centre
  • Upload supporting documents via UKVCAS
🔗 Official Government Portals
  • Apply for Schengen visa via the embassy of your first entry country
  • UAE visa on arrival or e-visa available for most passports
  • Saudi Arabia: business e-visa available via Visa Portal
  • Contact EMEA HR for invitation letters and country-specific requirements
⏱ Recommended Lead Times
UK ETA~3 business days — apply before booking confirmed travel
UK Standard Visitor3–6 weeks (biometrics appointment required)
Schengen Visa4–6 weeks — full round-trip itinerary required for application
Schengen applications require a confirmed itinerary — request one before applying.
🇬🇧 Apply for UK ETA ✈️ Request Itinerary ⚡ Expedited processing available — contact CIBT or VisaHQ
📂 Country Guides
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Asia Pacific
APAC
🔗 Official Government Portals
  • Most passports: visa-free for business visits up to 14–90 days
  • Check eligibility at immd.gov.hk
  • If required: apply via HKDI (HK Diplomat & Immigration)
  • Mainland China passport holders need prior approval for longer stays
📍 Shenzhen
Contact: Green Shen — China HR
📍 Suzhou
Contact: Carleen Cai — China HR
📍 Beijing
Contact: Chengyu Fan — China HR
🔗 Official Government Portals
  • Obtain invitation letter from SharkNinja China HR (required)
  • Complete online visa application at visaforchina.cn
  • Attend in-person appointment at Chinese consulate or embassy
  • Allow 4–7 business days standard / 1–3 days expedited
🔗 Official Government Portals
  • Apply for e-visa online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn — approved in 3 business days
  • E-visa valid for 30 days single or multiple entry; extensions possible in-country
  • Some nationalities qualify for visa exemption — verify before applying
  • Contact APAC HR for invitation letter if required by consulate
🔗 Official Government Portals
  • Most Western passports: 60-day visa exemption on arrival for business/tourism
  • For longer stays or if exemption doesn't apply: apply via Thailand e-Visa at thaievisa.go.th
  • Business visa (Non-B) valid 90 days — requires company letter and financials
  • Contact APAC HR to confirm exemption eligibility for your passport
🌏 APAC Other
India, ANZ & other destinations — contact APAC HR
⏱ Recommended Lead Times
Hong KongVisa-free for most passports (no lead time) — confirm eligibility
China M Visa4–6 weeks total — allow time for invitation letter from HR + consulate
VietnamE-visa approved in ~3 business days — apply 1+ week before travel
Thailand60-day exemption for most passports; e-visa takes 3–5 business days
Other APACVaries by country — check with APAC HR early
China M Visa requires invitation letter from SharkNinja China HR — request 4 weeks minimum before travel.
✈️ Request Itinerary ⚡ Expedited processing available — contact CIBT, VisaHQ, or Travel Visa Pro (China specialist)
📂 Country Guides
Next step:
📄 Letter Request Guide
Invitation letters, employment verification, and support letters for visa applications.
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When requesting any letter, include: full legal name (as on passport), job title, travel dates, home and host locations, date of birth, passport country, and business purpose of trip.
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Invitation Letters
Required for visa applications to China and other destinations requesting proof of business invite
Invitation letters are issued by the SharkNinja entity in the destination country. Contact the appropriate regional coordinator below. Allow 2-3 business days. Templates are available from your regional contact.
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Employment / Verification of Employment Letters
Confirms employment status, role, and salary for visa consulates and immigration authorities
Email your HR region with: travel dates, purpose of travel, and your passport details. HR will generate a letter on official SharkNinja letterhead within 2-3 business days.
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Visa Support / Sponsorship Letters
Employer support letter confirming the purpose and funding of business travel
Required by many consulates alongside the visa application. Issued on company letterhead and signed by an authorized HR or legal representative. Request via your regional HR team at the same time as your employment letter — they can often be combined into one document.
📝 Letter Templates
How to request a letter: Download the relevant template below, complete your individual details directly in the document, then send the completed template to the HR contact for your location. HR will reissue it on official letterhead with an authorized signature. Do not submit the template directly to a consulate — it must be returned from HR on official letterhead first.
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Template 1 — Employment Verification Letter
For Schengen, UK Standard Visitor / ETA, US B-1, and most other business visa applications
[DATE] [CONSULATE / EMBASSY NAME] [ADDRESS] RE: Employment Verification for Visa Application — [EMPLOYEE FULL LEGAL NAME] To Whom It May Concern, This letter confirms that [EMPLOYEE FULL LEGAL NAME], [JOB TITLE], has been continuously employed with [SHARKNINJA ENTITY NAME] since [START DATE] on a full-time, permanent basis. [EMPLOYEE NAME] is traveling to [DESTINATION COUNTRY] from [DEPARTURE DATE] to [RETURN DATE] for the purpose of [BUSINESS PURPOSE — e.g., "attending business meetings with our operations team" / "participating in a product training program" / "conducting supplier negotiations"]. All expenses related to this trip, including flights and accommodation, will be covered by [SHARKNINJA ENTITY NAME]. [EMPLOYEE NAME] is a valued member of our team and is expected to return to their position upon completion of this trip. We confirm that [EMPLOYEE NAME]'s employment and commitments in [HOME COUNTRY] remain unchanged. Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, [HR AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY NAME] [TITLE — e.g., HR Director / HR Manager] [SHARKNINJA ENTITY NAME] [ENTITY ADDRESS] [OFFICIAL EMAIL — @sharkninja.com] [PHONE NUMBER]
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Template 2 — Visa Sponsorship / Support Letter
Supplement to the employment letter for US B-1, UK Standard Visitor, and Schengen applications — confirms sponsorship and financial support
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Template 3 — China Business Invitation Letter (M Visa)
Issued by the Chinese SharkNinja entity (Shenzhen or Suzhou) — contact Green Shen or Carleen Cai to generate; provide them with all fields below
[DATE] Chinese Visa Application Service Centre / [CONSULATE NAME] TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: [SHARKNINJA CHINA ENTITY — e.g., Shenzhen SharkNinja Technology Co. LTD] hereby formally invites [VISITOR FULL LEGAL NAME AS ON PASSPORT], [JOB TITLE], employed by [HOME ENTITY — e.g., SharkNinja Operating LLC, USA], to visit China for business purposes. VISITOR INFORMATION: Full Name (as on passport): [FULL LEGAL NAME] Date of Birth: [DOB — DD/MM/YYYY] Passport Number: [PASSPORT NUMBER] Passport Issuing Country: [COUNTRY] Passport Issue Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Passport Expiry Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Nationality: [NATIONALITY] VISIT DETAILS: Purpose: [BUSINESS PURPOSE — e.g., product development meetings / supplier review / factory audit] Intended Entry Date: [DATE] Intended Departure Date: [DATE] Duration of Stay: [X] days City of Visit: [Shenzhen / Suzhou / Other] Accommodation: [HOTEL NAME AND ADDRESS] All expenses during the visit, including accommodation and local transportation, will be borne by [SHARKNINJA CHINA ENTITY NAME]. We confirm that the visitor will abide by all applicable laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China and will depart upon expiry of the authorized stay. [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY NAME — Green Shen / Carleen Cai] [TITLE] [Shenzhen SharkNinja Technology Co. LTD / Suzhou SharkNinja Technology Co. LTD] [ADDRESS] [OFFICIAL COMPANY SEAL — required for Chinese visa applications]
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Template 4 — General Business Invitation Letter
For inviting international visitors to SharkNinja offices in the US, UK, Germany, or other locations
[DATE] [CONSULATE / EMBASSY NAME] [ADDRESS] RE: Invitation Letter — [VISITOR FULL LEGAL NAME] To Whom It May Concern, [SHARKNINJA HOST ENTITY NAME] formally invites [VISITOR FULL LEGAL NAME], [VISITOR JOB TITLE] at [VISITOR'S EMPLOYER / COMPANY], to visit our offices in [HOST CITY, COUNTRY] from [ARRIVAL DATE] to [DEPARTURE DATE]. The purpose of this visit is [BUSINESS PURPOSE — e.g., "to participate in joint product development sessions" / "to attend our annual supplier summit" / "to conduct a technical review of current projects"]. VISITOR DETAILS: Full Name: [FULL LEGAL NAME AS ON PASSPORT] Date of Birth: [DOB] Passport Number: [PASSPORT NUMBER] Nationality: [NATIONALITY] Current Employer: [COMPANY NAME] During the visit, [VISITOR NAME] will be hosted by [HOST CONTACT NAME], [HOST TITLE], at [SHARKNINJA HOST ENTITY NAME]. Accommodation and local expenses will be [covered by the visitor's employer / covered by [SHARKNINJA ENTITY]]. We confirm that [VISITOR NAME] has been invited solely for legitimate business purposes and is expected to return to [HOME COUNTRY] upon completion of the visit. Please do not hesitate to contact us if further information is required. Sincerely, [HOST CONTACT NAME] [TITLE] [SHARKNINJA HOST ENTITY NAME] [ADDRESS] [OFFICIAL EMAIL — @sharkninja.com] [PHONE]
📌 Information Required for All Letter Requests
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Full Legal Name
Must match passport exactly — no nicknames
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Job Title
Current official title as on record
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Travel Dates
Exact departure and return dates
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Home & Host Locations
Your current base and the destination city/country
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Date of Birth
As it appears on your passport
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Passport Details
Country, issuance date & expiration date — submit to HR only, not this form
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Business Purpose
Type of meeting, training, or event you are attending
📧 Send Template to HR
Select who should receive this request — your email client will open with the template pre-filled.
📋 Employment Verification Letter
Fill in your details, then click Submit to HR — your email client will open with the request pre-filled and sent to the correct HR contact.
Next step: Select your region above to see the correct HR contact. Send the completed template to them — HR will return it on official letterhead.
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