orizn-visa-mcp
The Orizn Visa MCP server provides comprehensive visa requirement data covering 39,585 passport-destination pairs across 15 languages (including English, French, Spanish, German, and Chinese), with up to 32 data points per visa.
Check Visa Requirements (
check_visa_requirement) — Get full visa details for any passport-destination pair: visa type, allowed stay, required documents, application process, fees, processing times, photo specs, vaccinations, insurance, overstay penalties, embassy contacts, safety advisories, digital nomad/remote work options, and more. Requires an API key.Quick Visa Check (
quick_visa_check) — Rapidly get visa status (visa-free, e-visa, visa required, on arrival, ETA, or no admission) without full details. Works with a free API key.Get All Destinations (
get_all_destinations) — Retrieve visa requirements for all 199 destinations at once for a given passport, ideal for travel planning or visa maps. Requires a Pro plan API key.Track Visa Policy Changes (
get_visa_changes) — Get the latest global visa policy updates, new exemptions, and requirement modifications, optionally filtered by passport or destination country. Requires a Starter plan API key.Check Transit Visa Rules (
check_transit_visa) — Look up transit visa requirements and free transit hours for top layover hubs (e.g., Dubai, Istanbul, Singapore). Requires an API key.Get Coverage Stats (
get_coverage_stats) — Retrieve database statistics (total pairs, countries, languages). Free — no API key required.
API keys can be provided via environment variables or CLI arguments, with a free tier available for basic functionality.
Integrates with OpenAI Codex Desktop to provide visa requirement checks, supporting full visa details, quick checks, and coverage statistics.
Orizn Visa MCP Server
Give any AI agent instant access to visa requirements for 39,585 passport-destination pairs in 15 languages, with 32 data points per visa — fees, processing times, photo specs, transit visas, embassies, overstay penalties, safety advisories, and more.
Tools
Tool | Auth | Description |
| API key | Full visa details — documents, process, tips, transit, fees, processing days, photo specs, vaccinations, insurance, overstay penalties, embassies, safety, health, remote work, extensions, and more |
| API key | Fast yes/no visa check (visa-free / e-visa / required / on arrival / ETA / no admission) |
| Key (Pro) | All 199 destinations for any passport |
| Key (Starter) | Track recent visa policy changes |
| API key | Transit visa rules + free transit hours for top 50 layover hubs (DXB, IST, DOH, SIN, ...) |
| Free | Database coverage statistics |
Each tool description tells the agent exactly when to call it (transit, overstay, photos, vaccinations, etc.), so models pick the right one without prompting tricks.
What check_visa_requirement returns
Every full visa response includes up to 32 fields:
Core:
requirement,visa_free_days,description,documents_required,process,tips,country_info,verifiedCost & timing:
visa_fee(single / multiple entry),processing_days(standard / express / rush),best_apply_periodEntry:
passport_validity_months,entry_by_mode(air / land / sea),transit_visa(per-hub rules)Documents:
photo_specs(mm dimensions, background, glasses rules)Health & safety:
vaccinations_required,health_requirements,insurance_required,safety(advisory level 1–4)Penalties & warnings:
overstay_penalty(fine, ban, criminal),dual_nationality_warnings,stamp_warningsLong-stay:
remote_work_visa(digital nomad),extension_rules,minor_rulesEmbassies:
embassy.your_embassy_at_destination(emergencies) +embassy.visa_application_embassy(where to apply)History:
reciprocity_history(past policy changes between the two countries)
Anything not relevant to a given pair is omitted (e.g. remote_work_visa only appears when a digital nomad visa exists).
Related MCP server: Travel Agent MCP Server
Quick Start
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"orizn-visa": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "orizn-visa-mcp"],
"env": {
"ORIZN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}Cursor
Add to your Cursor MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"orizn-visa": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "orizn-visa-mcp"],
"env": {
"ORIZN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}Codex Desktop
OpenAI Codex Desktop supports MCP natively. Add to your Codex MCP config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"orizn-visa": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "orizn-visa-mcp"],
"env": {
"ORIZN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}Composio
Composio connects AI agents to 500+ tools via MCP. Use Orizn Visa through Composio's MCP support:
{
"mcpServers": {
"orizn-visa": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "orizn-visa-mcp"],
"env": {
"ORIZN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}Any MCP Client
npx orizn-visa-mcpOr with an API key:
npx orizn-visa-mcp --api-key YOUR_KEYConfiguration
Option | Description |
| Set your API key via environment variable |
| Pass your API key as a command-line argument |
Free tier works without a key — you get access to quick_visa_check and get_coverage_stats.
Get your API key at visa.orizn.app
Examples
Just ask your AI agent in natural language:
Basic checks
"Do I need a visa to travel from France to Thailand?"
"Show me all visa-free countries for a Brazilian passport."
"What documents do I need as a US citizen visiting China?"
Layovers & transit
"Do I need a transit visa if I'm Indian and connecting through Dubai?"
"Can I leave the airport during a 12h layover in Istanbul on a Chinese passport?"
Cost & timing
"How much does a Schengen visa cost for a Filipino passport holder?"
"What's the processing time for a US tourist visa right now?"
Health & insurance
"Which vaccinations do I need to enter Brazil with a French passport?"
"What's the minimum travel insurance coverage required for Schengen?"
Documents & photos
"What are the photo specs for a Chinese visa application?"
"How long does my passport need to be valid to enter Vietnam?"
Penalties & rules
"What's the fine if I overstay my Thai visa by 3 days?"
"Are there entry restrictions if my passport has an Israeli stamp?"
Long-stay & remote work
"Does Portugal have a digital nomad visa, and what does it cost?"
"Can I extend my Thai tourist visa inside Thailand?"
Recent changes
"Have any visa policies changed recently for Indian passport holders?"
Supported Languages
Code | Language |
| English |
| French |
| Spanish |
| German |
| Italian |
| Portuguese |
| Russian |
| Chinese |
| Japanese |
| Korean |
| Arabic |
| Hindi |
| Thai |
| Vietnamese |
| Filipino |
Visa Types
Type | Description |
| No visa required |
| Visa must be obtained before travel |
| Electronic visa available online |
| Visa issued at the port of entry |
| Electronic Travel Authorization |
| Entry not permitted |
Pricing
Plan | Price | Requests/month |
Free | $0 | Limited |
Starter | $49/mo | — |
Pro | $199/mo | — |
Business | $699/mo | — |
Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited |
See full plan details at visa.orizn.app
Links
API Documentation — visa.orizn.app/visa-api/dashboard/docs
GitHub — github.com/MattJeff/orizn-mcp-server
Support — api@orizn.app
Feedback
Building a travel agent or visa tool? We'd love to hear what you're building.
→ api@orizn.app — Feature requests, partnerships, and questions welcome.
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