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Chinese Visas for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo

March 13th, 2010

From May 1st to October 31st, 2010, China is hosting the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, taking part in a tradition that goes all the way back to 1851, when the first World’s Fair was held in London, England. This year’s World Expo is expected to be the biggest yet, as organizers prepare to welcome  approximately 70 million visitors.

This year’s theme is “Better City, Better Life” and representatives from at least 231 countries and international organizations will show off innovative urban design and planning techniques, as well as environmentally-friendly technologies.

About 5 percent of the visitors to the Expo are expected to come from outside China. According to AllHeadlineNews.com, China has instructed embassies and consulates to use an “easy process” for approving Chinese visas for foreign visitors while the expo is going on.

You do still need to apply for your visa in advance, however. If you try to enter China without a visa, the airline probably won’t let you on the plane.  Even if they do let you on the plane, China will send you right back to the US at your own expense. There is no way to apply for a visa upon arrival.

Chinese tourists need a tourism visa, also referred to as a “L” visa. Here are the documents you need to get a Chinese L  visa:

  • A completed Chinese visa application
  • Your US passport
  • One  passport photo

If your plane leaves in the seven days, you should also include a copy of your travel itinerary to expedite your visa.

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How to Get a Venezuelan Business Visa

March 12th, 2010

If you are planning to take a business trip to Venezuela, one of the first items on your to-do list should be applying for the appropriate travel documents.  An American citizen traveling to Venezuela on business is required to carry a US passport, of course, but will also need a Venezuelan business visa.

Unlike tourists, who can apply for a Venezuelan tourist card on arrival, business travelers must apply for a visa in advance.  Here’s what you will need:

  • Your US passport, which must have at least 6 months of validity remaining before it expires.  This is important-Venezuela has refused entry to Americans with passports due to expire in  less than 6 months. Also, make sure your passport is in good condition-if it is worn or damaged, you should get it replaced to make sure that you aren’t turned away when you try to enter Venezuela.
  • 1 completed Venezuela visa application form
  • 2 passport-sized photos of yourself
  • A photocopy of your  round-trip  itinerary
  • A business letter of responsibility  from the company in America that is sending you to Venezuela.

The letter from your company must state your position in the company, the purpose of your visit to Venezuela, the name and address of your Venezuelan contact and how long you plan to remain the country.  In the letter, your company must also promise to take financial responsibility for you while you are in Venezuela.

Also, if you own your own business, you will be required to show proof of ownership to get your business visa.  Venezuelan business visas cost $60 and are good for 1 year for stays of up to 180 days at a time.

No matter where you’re going, RushMyTravelVisa can make applying for the appropriate visas fast and painless. We review your itinerary and research the visa requirements for each country you enter, to make sure you are never caught off guard. Then, we help you fill out the application s and gather the necessary documents and submit your paperwork to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the fastest processing available.

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Get an Indian Visa to See Nanda Devi and the Valley of Flowers

March 11th, 2010

This week’s UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Week is a set of two national parks in India, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers. Nanda Devi is India’s second-highest mountain, rising 25,643 feet into the air. It is often referred to the patron goddess of the Uttarakhand Himalaya.

Nearby, the lush beauty of the Valley of Flowers offers a pleasing contrast to the jagged peaks of Nanda Devi. As you might expect from the name, Valley of Flowers is covered in so many flowers that locals legends say it is inhabited by fairies!

UNESCO named both parks World Heritage Sites in 2008, saying:

“Together they encompass a unique transition zone between the mountain ranges of the Zanskar and Great Himalaya, praised by mountaineers and botanists for over a century and in Hindu mythology for much longer.”

To visit these parks, you will need an Indian tourist visa. You must apply in advance-visas are not available at the airport.  To get an Indian tourist visa, you need the following documents:

  • Your valid US passport
  • 2 recent passport-sized photos
  • A completed Indian visa application form. To ensure that your visa application is approved, make sure that you write neatly and that you do not make any mistakes on the application. Make sure that you enter in “tourism” in the section that asks you to state why you are traveling to India.
  • A photocopy of your plane tickets or your itinerary.
  • A clear photocopy of your driver’s license or utility bill.

India has what is known as a “jurisdictional” visa system. That means that you must submit your visa application to the correct embassy or consulate for your home state.

RushMyTravelVisa can help you apply for your Indian visa. We’ll assist you with the application, and then deliver it directly to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the fastest possible processing.

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Cambodian Business Visa Requirements

March 7th, 2010

Cambodia’s economy is still relatively small, but it’s growing fast.  According to Wikipedia, in 2007 the country’s GDP went up 9.6%, and foreign investment in Cambodia reached $600 million.

If you are a US citizen visiting Cambodia on business, you should make sure to secure the appropriate Cambodian business visa before you travel.  Getting a Cambodian business visa requires a little bit more documentation that getting a Cambodian tourist visa does. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 visa application form
  • 1 passport-sized photo of yourself.
  • A copy of your round-trip itinerary
  • A  business letter of responsibility from your employer. The letter should explain the nature of your business and the purpose of your trip. In the letter, your company should also promise to take responsibility for you while you are in Cambodia.
  • A letter of invitation from the Canadian host company or organization.
  • Your US passport, which must be valid for at least six months after the date you enter Cambodia.  You also need at least one blank page in the back of your passport to hold the visa.

RushMyTravelVisa.com can help you get your Cambodian business visa before your trip. We offer assistance in filling out the paperwork and collecting the necessary documents,  minimizing the chances of all-too-common mistakes that can hold the process up.  Then, we’ll deliver your Cambodian visa application to the appropriate visa or consulate for the shortest possible processing times. We can also help you apply for visas for other countries, and will review your itinerary to make sure you know what visas are required for every stage of your journey.

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Uganda Tourist Visa Requirements

March 6th, 2010

After years of instability, tourism in Uganda is a developing industry. The main focus is on the national parks, especially the tropical forest parks, which house rare mountain gorillas. Uganda is one of only three countries where you can see mountain gorillas in the wild.  Most of the gorillas live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.  This park shelters approximately 300 mountain gorillas, half of all the mountain gorillas that exist in the entire world.

To visit Uganda as a tourist,  US citizens need a passport, which must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you enter the country, and a Ugandan tourist visa. You may apply for a visa upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, or to be on the safe side you can apply for one before you leave the US. Many airlines won’t let you get on the plane to Uganda without a visa, so don’t assume that you will be able to get one on arrival .

Either way, here’s what you will need:

  • 2 completed copies of a Ugandan visa application form
  • 2 passport-sized photos
  • An international certificate of vaccination for yellow fever (carry this with you when you enter Uganda as well)
  • A copy of your round-trip itinerary

Additionally, children under the age of 5 need a polio vaccine to enter the country.  Tourist visas can be valid for as long as three months, but you need to pay attention at the airport, as the immigration officer will determine how long you can stay when you arrive in Uganda.

RushMyTravelVisa can help you apply for a Ugandan visa. We’ll also research the visa requirements for your itinerary to ensure you have all the visas you need in hand before your trip. We offer clear, easy to follow instructions to help you with the application paperwork, and we deliver your application to the appropriate visa or consulate for the fastest available processing.

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Ghana Business Visa Requirements

March 5th, 2010

Economically, Ghana is known primarily for cocoa and for the minerals that lie buried under its surface, including gold, diamonds, bauxite and manganese.  Oil was also discovered into 2007, to the tune of up to 3 billion barrels, and oil exploration is ongoing.

If you have a business trip to Ghana coming up, you will need a US passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months after you enter the country. You also need a Ghana business visa. Here’s what you need to get the business visa:

  • 4 completed copies of a Ghanaian visa application form. All forms must have your original (non-photocopied) signature on them.
  • 4 passport-sized photos of yourself
  • International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever
  • A business letter of responsibility from either your employer or the company in Ghana that is sponsoring you.

In the business letter of responsibility, the company must verify your employment and the position you hold in the organization. The letter must also state the nature of your business in Ghana and give the names of people and companies you will visit while in the country.

Finally, in the letter the company must promise to be financially responsible for you while you are in Ghana as well as to pay for your transportation home.  Yes, technically that probably means that you could go all Mick Jagger on a hotel room and leave your employer stuck with the bill, but resist the temptation if you still want to have a job when you return home.

RushMyTravelVisa can help you get your Ghana business visa quickly and easily. We help you with the paperwork and then submit it to the appropriate embassy or consulate for you, for the fastest possible processing.

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Nigeria Visa Requirements for Tourists

February 27th, 2010

The Nigerian tourism industry is still in its infancy.  Development and facilities are quite limited; however, if you don’t mind roughing it, the country is filled with interesting things to see and do.

Nigeria’s most popular tourist destinations are natural parks, including Yankari National Park, Cross River and Old Oyo. These parks feature breathtaking scenery and an amazing variety of animal and plant life, including animals that most of us only encounter in zoos, like elephants and lions.

Tourists also visit Nigeria to see cultural attractions,  like the parades of the Durbar festivals and the shrines and temples of the Yoruba religion.

According to Wikipedia, in 2007 travel and tourism was expected to bring the equivalent of $10 billion into the Nigerian economy, making up about 6% of the GDP.

To visit Nigeria, American citizens must have a Nigerian visa. Here are the steps you will need to take to get one:

  • Complete a Nigerian visa application form online, and print the confirmation page that appears after the online form has been submitted.
  • Pay the $112 visa application fee online, and print the confirmation form for the payment.
  • Submit a copy of a recent bank statement. The statement should show that you have enough money to support yourself in Nigeria.
  • Submit a copy of your round-trip plane tickets along with a hotel confirmation or letter of invitation.
  • If you are staying with a private citizen instead of at a hotel, you’ll also need to submit a copy of your host’s Nigerian passport.

You must apply for your  Nigerian visa before you leave the US- you can’t get one at the airport.  RushMyTravelVisa can help make the application process for your visa easier and quicker.

We’ll help you research your itinerary to ensure you get all the documents needed for each stage of your trip, including any necessary transit visas. Then, we’ll assist you with the paperwork to make sure everything is in order before we forward your applications to the appropriate embassies or consulates to ensure speedy processing.

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Kenyan Visa Requirements for Tourists

February 27th, 2010

Tourism is one of Kenya’s most important industries, second only to agriculture.  According to Wikipedia, in the year 2000,  1,036,628 tourists visited Kenya. Tourism receipts for that year were approximately $257 million.

Tourism in Kenya is mainly conservation-oriented, with the major draws being wildlife parks, beaches, the Great Rift Valley and coffee plantations.  Kenya has 19 national parks, housing animals like rhinoceros, lions, baboons, flamingos, cheetahs and more.

Although tourism revenues declined significantly in 2008 due to the crisis that occurred after the 2007 presidential election,   in April 2008 Kenya was still named Best Leisure Destination award at the World Travel Fair in Shanghai, China.

The US Department of State currently has a travel warning issued for Kenya due to high rates of crime in some areas, possible terrorist attack s and  tensions along the Somali and Ethiopian borders.  That’s not to say that you shouldn’t go, but do read the travel warning so you have a better idea of the steps you should take to keep yourself safe.

To visit Kenya, American citizens need both passports and Kenyan visas.

Here are the required documents for a Kenyan tourist visa:

  • 1 Kenyan visa application form
  • 1 passport photo
  • A copy of your travel itinerary

Kenyan visa application forms are required to be typed. Even if you aced penmanship in elementary school, you still need to go the Kenyan Embassy’s website, fill out the form online and print it.

RushMyTravelVisa can help you apply for a Kenyan tourist visa, as well as any other visas you might need for your trip. We provide help with the application and will forward your paperwork to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the fastest possible service.

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Syrian Visa Requirements for Tourists

February 26th, 2010

The US Department of State recently lifted its travel advisory to Syria, leading Jaunted. com to ask if the Middle Eastern country might become the next travel hotspot.

Although security concerns and chilly US/Syria relations have kept the country off the radar of most US tourists, Syria actually has a lot to offer. In addition to the ancient city of Damascus, the city of Aleppo offers an intriguing mix of food, culture and shopping.

According to the New York Times, tourist visits to Aleppo are on the rise.  The article quotes Joshua Landis of  Syria Comment who says that “The whole infrastructure of tourism is improving dramatically. The spate of new boutique hotels and restaurants has shown the moneymaking potential of Aleppo’s Old City. But the pitch is to go now, before the masses arrive.”

To visit Syria, you need both a passport and a Syrian tourist visa.  You must apply for your Syrian visa before you leave the US, and you will need the following documents:

  • A valid US passport
  • 2 completed Syrian visa application forms
  • 2 recent passport photos
  • A  copy of your airline tickets and your itinerary

You should also be aware that Syria will not admit foreign visitors who have traveled to Israel in the past.  If your passport has an Israeli visa stamp or an Israeli entry/exit stamp you will be denied entry. The US Department of State also notes that “the absence of entry stamps from a country adjacent to Israel, which the traveler has just visited, will cause Syrian immigration officials to refuse admittance.”

RushMyTravelVisa can review your itinerary and look up the requirements for all the countries that you plan to visit on your trip. Then, we can help you apply for the necessary visas, assisting you in filling out the application forms and forwarding your documents to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the fastest possible service.

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Get a Belarus Visa To Get Lost in the Woods of Belovezhskaya Pushcha

February 25th, 2010

This week’s UNESCO  World Heritage Site of the Week is the Belovezhskaya Pushcha in Belarus.  This ancient forest is one of the largest, most pristine forests in Europe, consisting of 1,771 square kilometers in Belarus and Poland, where it is called the Białowieża Forest.

The forest is home to an amazing variety of creatures, including the wisent, or European bison.  The story of the recovery of the wisent is almost miraculous-the animal actually went extinct in the wild in 1927, when the last one was shot by poachers. However, a small herd was reintroduced in the 1950’s, and today there are around 300 in the park.

The park is also home to some magnificent oak trees, some over 500 years old.  The forest was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.

To visit the Belovezhskaya Pushcha, you need a Belarus tourist visa. You should apply well in advance, as visas are not available on arrival.  Here are the documents you will need to apply:

  • 1 Belarus visa application form
  • 1 passport-sized photo of yourself
  • If you are  going on a tour, you need a letter from the tour company confirming your reservation with them and your  itinerary.
  • If you are traveling by yourself, you need a hotel reservation from an authorized Belarussian travel agency. The agency will give you an  authorization number to write on your Belarus visa application form.
  • If you are a former Soviet/Belarussian, you will also need to prove how you lost your Soviet/Belarussian citizenship. Generally, you can use the documents you used to get your US citizenship.
  • Your US passport

Also, bear in mind that you may need transit visas for countries that you travel through on the way to Belarus.  RushMyTravelVisa can review your itinerary and make sure you get all of the documents you need for your journey. We can also help cut through the confusion of the visa application process, providing you with clear instructions to make sure you get the fastest service available.

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