Should I use a visa agent for a tourist visa?

Answer

A straightforward holiday or short visit can often be handled directly by checking official requirements and preparing documents yourself. A visa agent or legal service may be useful if you have previous overstays, repeated entries, unclear documents, a complex nationality/residency situation, urgent timing, family circumstances, or plans to move from tourist status into a longer-term visa route. A good adviser should explain the process clearly, avoid unrealistic guarantees, and help you understand what is actually allowed.