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CIBTvisas vs OneVasco: which visa service fits your trip? (2026)

An independent, side-by-side look at CIBTvisas and OneVasco using facts from the VisaScout catalogue. Prices and processing times are sample figures, last updated 1 Aug 2026 — confirm the live numbers on each provider's own site.

CIBTvisas logo
CIBTvisas

Corporate visa and immigration logistics at scale

OneVasco logo
OneVasco

Managed visa filing with human case handling

Side-by-side facts

Fees & times are sample data
CIBTvisas compared with OneVasco
FactCIBTvisasOneVasco
Provider typePrivate visa servicePrivate visa service
HeadquartersMcLean, Virginia, United StatesNew Delhi, India
Founded1988—
Destinations (approx.)~170~100
Passports servedMost passports2 listed countries
Visa typesTourist, Business, Student, WorkTourist, Business, Student
Service fee from (sample)₹7,390₹1,990
Avg. processing (sample)9 days6 days
Express optionYesYes
SupportAccount managers, regional phone lines, business hoursPhone, WhatsApp and email, extended hours
RefundsService fees are quoted per case; refund terms are set out in the engagement letter.Refunds depend on the stage reached; terms shared before payment.
Listing checkDoneDone
VisaScout score (computed)4.34.5

Who each one suits

Choose CIBTvisas if you want…

  • wider destination reach (~170 vs ~100)
  • work visas, which OneVasco does not list
  • applications for most passports

Dedicated corporate mobility and relocation desks

Full CIBTvisas profile

Choose OneVasco if you want…

  • a lower sample starting service fee
  • a faster average processing time in our catalogue

Document review by a case handler before filing

Full OneVasco profile

Sample tourist-visa totals for Indian passports

Sample

Illustrative totals generated from catalogue facts, not quotes. Government fees change — check the official portal.

DestinationCIBTvisasOneVasco
UAE₹11,6204–10 days₹4,5703–6 days
Thailand₹9,5504–8 days₹5,4004–9 days
Singapore₹9,9604–10 days₹4,5703–6 days
Vietnam₹11,2103–8 days₹4,9803–6 days
Indonesia₹11,2105–11 days₹5,4004–8 days
Malaysia₹9,1304–9 days₹4,5703–6 days

Destinations both cover — official-source guides

You may not need either

Many destinations let you apply yourself on an official government portal, with no service fee. Check the destination guides for the official links, and use the document checklist to prepare.

Frequently asked questions

Is CIBTvisas or OneVasco cheaper?
In the VisaScout catalogue OneVasco has the lower sample starting service fee (₹1,990). Real totals depend on the destination, visa type, speed and government fee, so compare the live price on both sites for your exact trip.
Which is faster, CIBTvisas or OneVasco?
OneVasco has the shorter catalogue average (6 days, sample). Most of the wait is the government's processing time, which neither provider controls.
Are CIBTvisas and OneVasco official government services?
No. Both are private companies that charge a service fee. You can usually apply directly on the destination's official portal or at its embassy without either.
Can either guarantee my visa?
No. Visa approval is always at the destination government's discretion. A provider can help you avoid mistakes in the application, but cannot guarantee the outcome.

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