CIBTvisas vs VisaHQ:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CIBTvisas and VisaHQ were level in searches among visa services worldwide, with an estimated 8.1K branded searches each, at 10.4% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about visa services, CIBTvisas appeared in three of the five answers and VisaHQ in two. CIBTvisas was mentioned before VisaHQ in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
CIBTvisas and VisaHQ are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
CIBTvisas, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, VisaHQ in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
CIBTvisas, named ahead of VisaHQ in 2 of 3 answers
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Top visa services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CIBTvisas was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. VisaHQ was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. CIBTvisas was listed before VisaHQ in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- CIBTvisas1st
VisaHQ2nd
Travel Visa Pro3rd
iVisa4th
Travisa–
CIBT–
Atlas Travel–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CIBTvisas3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- VisaHQ2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Travel Visa Pro2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- iVisa1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Travisa0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- CIBT0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Atlas Travel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about visa services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which visa service should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best visa services?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best visa service for travel visa help?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“visa services”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“help with visa”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is CIBTvisas or VisaHQ more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CIBTvisas and VisaHQ by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven visa services we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for CIBTvisas, VisaHQ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Travisa | iVisa | CIBT | Atlas Travel | CIBTvisas | VisaHQ | Travel Visa Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.3% | 23.3% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 23.3% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.6% | 23.4% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 15.6% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.2% | 25.2% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 13.8% | 4.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.4% | 22.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 14.9% | 3.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.1% | 24.1% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 13.2% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.5% | 23.3% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.5% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 14.4% | 4.3% |
| May 2026 | 26.2% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 11.7% | 5.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.9% | 22% | 12% | 14.7% | 8% | 12% | 4.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.2% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 11.7% | 5.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.2% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 12.1% | 4.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.4% | 23.2% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 4.6% |
How has the CIBTvisas and VisaHQ comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CIBTvisas was ahead of VisaHQ in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CIBTvisas’ share of searches among visa services worldwide moved from 8.5% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VisaHQ’s share of searches among visa services worldwide moved from 23.3% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for visa services worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, VisaHQ lost share of searches among visa services worldwide, from 12.1% to 10.4%.
CIBTvisas’ share of searches among visa services worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 8% to 10.4% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CIBTvisas’ and VisaHQ’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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