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26 providers · 199 destinations · 199 passports
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Sherpa vs VisaHQ: which visa service fits your trip? (2026)
An independent, side-by-side look at Sherpa and VisaHQ 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.
Side-by-side facts
Fees & times are sample data| Fact | Sherpa | VisaHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Provider type | Private visa service | Private visa service |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Canada | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Founded | 2015 | — |
| Destinations (approx.) | ~160 | ~180 |
| Passports served | Most passports | Most passports |
| Visa types | Tourist, Business, Transit | Tourist, Business, Student, Work |
| Service fee from (sample) | ₹2,490 | ₹3,240 |
| Avg. processing (sample) | 5 days | 6 days |
| Express option | No | Yes |
| Support | Email and help centre | Phone and email, business hours by region |
| Refunds | Refund terms published per product at checkout. | Tiered refunds by application stage, as published on the provider's site. |
| Listing check | Done | Done |
| VisaScout score (computed) | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Who each one suits
Choose Sherpa if you want…
- a lower sample starting service fee
- a faster average processing time in our catalogue
- transit visas, which VisaHQ does not list
Requirements engine licensed by airlines and OTAs
Full Sherpa profileChoose VisaHQ if you want…
- wider destination reach (~180 vs ~160)
- an express option
- student and work visas, which Sherpa does not list
Requirements checker for most passport/destination pairs
Full VisaHQ profileSample tourist-visa totals for Indian passports
SampleIllustrative totals generated from catalogue facts, not quotes. Government fees change — check the official portal.
| Destination | Sherpa | VisaHQ |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | ₹4,1503–6 days | ₹5,8103–6 days |
| Thailand | ₹5,4003–8 days | ₹7,0604–9 days |
| Singapore | ₹4,1503–7 days | ₹4,5703–6 days |
| Vietnam | ₹6,2303–6 days | ₹7,4704–8 days |
| Indonesia | ₹5,8104–10 days | ₹6,2304–10 days |
| Malaysia | ₹4,1503–6 days | ₹6,6403–8 days |
Destinations both cover — official-source guides
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bhutan
Cambodia
Canada
China
Egypt
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Nepal
NetherlandsYou 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.
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