Visa API

The most complete visa requirements API on the market.

39,585 visa pairs — 199 passports × 199 destinations — 15 languages

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Why Visa API?

Most visa APIs are either incomplete, expensive, or English-only. We built something better.

Feature	Visa API	Sherpa	VisaList	IATA Timatic
Visa pairs	39,585	~30,000	~15,000	~40,000
Languages	15	2	1	5
Starting price	Free	$299/mo	$49/mo	Enterprise
Change alerts	Yes	Enterprise	No	Yes
Bulk endpoint	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Webhook alerts	Yes	Enterprise	No	Yes
Free tier	3,000 req/mo	No	100 req/mo	No
Official sources	136	Undisclosed	~50	Airlines

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Quick Start

Get a free API key in 10 seconds at visa.orizn.app, then:

cURL

curl -H "x-api-key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://visa.orizn.app/api/v1/visa?passport=FRA&destination=JPN&lang=en"

JavaScript

const res = await fetch(
  "https://visa.orizn.app/api/v1/visa?passport=FRA&destination=JPN&lang=en",
  { headers: { "x-api-key": "YOUR_KEY" } }
);
const { data } = await res.json();
console.log(data.requirement);      // "visa_free"
console.log(data.visa_free_days);   // 90

Python

import requests

res = requests.get(
    "https://visa.orizn.app/api/v1/visa",
    params={"passport": "FRA", "destination": "JPN", "lang": "en"},
    headers={"x-api-key": "YOUR_KEY"}
)
data = res.json()["data"]
print(data["requirement"])   # "visa_free"
print(data["visa_free_days"])  # 90

Response

{
  "data": {
    "passport": "FRA",
    "destination": "JPN",
    "requirement": "visa_free",
    "visa_free_days": 90,
    "visa_required": false,
    "description": "French citizens can enter Japan without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.",
    "documents_required": [
      "Valid passport (6 months minimum)",
      "Return or onward ticket",
      "Proof of accommodation",
      "Proof of sufficient funds"
    ],
    "process": [
      "No prior formalities required",
      "Present valid passport upon arrival",
      "Entry stamp will be issued at border control"
    ],
    "tips": [
      "Check passport validity before departure",
      "Keep a copy of your passport",
      "Respect the authorized length of stay",
      "Take out travel insurance"
    ],
    "country_info": {
      "currency": "Yen (JPY)",
      "language": "Japanese",
      "timezone": "UTC+9",
      "capital": "Tokyo"
    },
    "verified": true
  },
  "meta": {
    "lang": "en",
    "api_version": "1.0",
    "coverage": "199 passports x 199 destinations",
    "languages": 15
  }
}

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Endpoints

Free (no API key)

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	/api/v1/visa/check	Quick check — visa required or not
GET	/api/v1/visa/stats	Database coverage statistics

Authenticated (API key required)

Method	Endpoint	Plan	Description
GET	/api/v1/visa	Free	Full visa details with documents, process, tips
GET	/api/v1/visa/bulk	Pro	All destinations for a passport in 1 request
GET	/api/v1/visa/changes	Starter	Track visa policy changes over time
GET	/api/v1/visa/webhooks	Business	List your webhook endpoints
POST	/api/v1/visa/webhooks	Business	Create a change alert webhook
DELETE	/api/v1/visa/webhooks	Business	Delete a webhook

Full API reference: visa.orizn.app/visa-api/dashboard/docs

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Visa Requirement Types

Type	Code	Description
Visa Free	visa_free	No visa needed, enter with valid passport
Visa Required	visa_required	Must obtain visa from embassy before travel
E-Visa	e_visa	Apply for electronic visa online before travel
Visa on Arrival	visa_on_arrival	Visa issued at the border/airport
ETA	eta	Electronic Travel Authorization required
No Admission	no_admission	Entry prohibited

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Supported Languages

All descriptions, documents, process steps, and tips are available in 15 languages:

Code	Language	Code	Language	Code	Language
fr	Francais	ja	Japanese	ar	Arabic
en	English	ko	Korean	hi	Hindi
es	Espanol	zh	Chinese	th	Thai
pt	Portugues	ru	Russian	vi	Vietnamese
de	Deutsch	it	Italiano	tl	Filipino

Free plan: English only. Starter+ plans: all 15 languages.

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Pricing

Plan	Price	Monthly Limit	Highlights
Free	$0	3,000 req	Basic check, English only
Starter	$49/mo	30,000 req	15 languages, policy changes
Pro	$199/mo	250,000 req	Bulk endpoint, embassy data
Business	$699/mo	1,000,000 req	Webhooks, team keys, SLA
Enterprise	Custom	Unlimited	Dedicated support, white-label

View full pricing

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Data Sources

Our data comes from 136 official government sources, including:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs portals
• Immigration bureau websites
• Official e-visa platforms
• Embassy and consulate publications
• Passport Index datasets

Data is refreshed every 2 weeks with automated change detection. Policy changes trigger webhook alerts for Business+ users.

Each record includes a verified flag:

• true = confirmed from official source for this exact passport/destination pair
• false = derived from contextual data, pending exact verification

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Use Cases

• Travel apps — Show visa requirements before booking
• Airlines & OTAs — Pre-trip compliance checks
• Corporate travel — Employee travel policy automation
• Immigration platforms — Visa application workflows
• Travel insurance — Risk assessment by destination
• Relocation services — Country comparison tools

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Rate Limits & Headers

Every authenticated response includes rate limit headers:

X-RateLimit-Limit: 3000
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 2847
X-Plan: free

When you exceed your limit, you'll receive a 429 status code. Limits reset monthly.

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Error Codes

Code	Meaning
400	Invalid parameters (bad ISO3 code, unsupported language)
401	Missing API key
403	Invalid key or plan insufficient for this endpoint
404	Passport/destination pair not found
429	Monthly rate limit exceeded

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OpenAPI Specification

The full OpenAPI 3.0 spec is available in this repo:

• openapi.yaml — Import into Postman, Insomnia, or any OpenAPI-compatible tool

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Links

• Website & Free Key
• API Documentation
• RapidAPI Listing
• Status Page
• Changelog
• Terms of Service
• Privacy Policy

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Support

• Email: api@orizn.app
• Issues: GitHub Issues

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Built by Orizn — Data from 136 official government sources