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Indonesian Tourist Visa Requirements

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Tourism is one of Indonesia’s main industries-according to Wikipedia, it is the third-largest non-oil/gas-related industry in the country.  An average of 5 million tourists come to Indonesia from other countries each year, attracted by the picture-perfect beaches, amazing scuba diving, lush rain forests and a rich, diverse culture.

Indonesia has 33,999 miles of coastline and approximately 17,000 islands. Many of the islands are uninhabited, and 57% of the country is covered in rain forest. Outdoor activities like hiking are popular, as are water sports like surfing. Diving is another common activity-the waters off the coast of Indonesia are home to 3,500 different species of marine life.

To travel to Indonesia, an Indonesian visa is required. You can apply on arrival at certain airports or sea ports, or you can apply for an Indonesian tourist visa before you leave the US. Here’s what you need:

  • A US passport, which must be valid for 6 months and have an entire blank page page in the back for the visa.
  • 2 completed Indonesian visa application forms
  • 2 passport photos
  • A copy of your most recent bank statement
  • A letter from your boss verifying that you are employed or on a leave of absence. If you don’t have a job, you’ll need to include a detailed letter explaining that fact.
  • An itinerary letter that explains why you are going to Indonesia.

When you enter Indonesia, remember that you must have at least 6 months left before your passport expires. Otherwise, they will turn you away.

RushMyTravelVisa can help you prepare for your trip to Indonesia by reviewing your itinerary to make sure you have all of the required visas. We’ll also help you through the application process and submit your application to the right embassy or consulate to get you your visas as quickly as possible.

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Get a Chinese Visa to Celebrate the Year of the Tiger

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Have you already broken all of your New Year’s Resolutions, maybe more than once? If you’re already in need of a fresh start, celebrate New Year’s a second time with the Chinese.

Instead of celebrating the New Year on a specific date, the Chinese celebrate the New Year on the second new moon after the winter solstice. This year, the Chinese New Year falls on February 14th-so it’s also a great place to be if you despise Valentine’s Day.

Chinese New Year’s customs include wearing new clothes, passing out “red packets” containing money to children and young adults, and of course, lots and lots of fireworks.

To visit China for the Chinese New Year, you will need a Chinese tourist visa, called an “L visa.” Depending on your needs, you can apply for a single -entry Chinese visa valid for 3-6 months, a double-entry visa valid for 6 months or a multiple-entry visa valid for 6 months.

Before you apply, you will need to collect the appropriate documents. Here’s what is required:

  • A completed Chinese visa application
  • Your US Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least one blank page in the back so that the visa can be attached).
  • A clear photocopy of the information page of your passport (the page with your name, date of birth, etc).
  • Glue or staple one passport-sized photo of yourself to the application.

If you are leaving within the next 7 days to be in China for the New Year,  submit a copy of your  itinerary along with your application to have your visa expedited.

RushMyTravelVisa.com can help you research your itinerary and apply for any visas you need to travel.  We make it easy by walking you the application process and providing clear instructions that are easy to follow.  Then, we submit your visa applications to the appropriate embassy or consulate for hte fastest possible processing.

Let us help you apply for your Chinese visa today!

single -entry Chinese visa valid for 3-6 months, a double-entry visa valid for 6 months or a multiple-entry visa valid for 6 months.

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Get a Turkmenistan Visa to See Ancient Parthian Fortresses

Monday, February 8th, 2010

This week’s UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the country of Turkmenistan. The Parthian Fortresses of Nisa are the remains of two fortresses that date back to the Parthian Empire, which ruled the area from the middle of the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD.

The Parthians competed with the Roman Empire, providing a barrier to expansion that they were never able to defeat. Nisa was their capital city. The two fortresses contained in the UNESCO World Heritage site date from different time periods, and are called Old Nisa and New Nisa.

The UNESCO World Heritage website says that Nisa was chosen to receive the World Heritage Site designation because “the archaeological remains vividly illustrate the significant interaction of cultural influences from central Asia and from the Mediterranean world.”

Visas are required to travel to Turkmenistan. Here’s what you need to get a Turkmenistan tourist visa:

  • Your US passport, which must be valid for at least 3 months past the date you plan to enter Turkmenistan.
  • 2 Turkmenistan visa application forms
  • 2 passport photos
  • If you are staying with a private citizen in Turkmenistan, you will need an invitation from that person . The  invitation must be certified  by the minister of foreign affairs. If you are staying in a hotel, you can  contact ministry of tourism to get an invitation instead.

You should also be aware that transit visas may be required if you pass through  certain countries on the way to Turkmenistan. RushMyTravelVisa can help you go over your itinerary to make sure you know exactly what documents you need to get to your destination.

We can also help you apply for your  visas, providing clear, easy to understand instructions and walking you through the application process, then forwarding your application to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the fastest possible processing.

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Armenian Business Visa Requirements

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Armenia broke off from the Soviet Union and became independent in 1991. After a rough start, Armenia’s economy has taken off, and according to Wikipedia, “Armenia has had strong economic growth since 1995.”

If plan to take a business trip to Armenia, you do need to be prepared with the appropriate travel documents. In addition to your US passport,you will also need an Armenian business visa. Here’s what you need to get one:

  • 1 completed Armenian visa application form
  • 1 passport photo
  • An official invitation from the Armenian Foreign Ministry.
  • A business letter of responsibility  from your employer in the United States.

The business letter of responsibility must  guarantee return transportation and sufficient funds to support you while you are in Armenia, and must  state the nature of your business and provide the name and address of the company you will be visiting in Armenia.  It should be signed by someone at the company other than you, and should be addressed to:

Embassy of Armenia, Visa Section, Washington, DC

RushMyTravelVisa can research your business trip itinerary and help you determine what visas are required. We can also walk you through the application process, step by step, making it easy to apply for all of the visas you need for your trip, including any necessary transit visas.

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Bolivian Tourist Visa Requirements

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Tourists come to Bolivia for a variety of reasons, including the remote, forbidding beauty of the Andes Mountains, ancient Incan ruins, Lake Titicaca, and the capital of La Paz.

To visit Bolivia, American citizens need both a US passport and a Bolivian visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the time you enter the country, and you can get a visa either before you leave the US, at the airport when you arrive or at official land border crossings.

Bolivian visas cost $135, and you must pay in cash if you decide to apply for one on arrival.

Here’s what you’ll need to apply for a Bolivian tourist visa.

  • One Bolivian visa application form
  • A US  passport, valid for at last 6 months after you plan to enter Bolivia.
  • 1 passport-sized photo, 4 by 4 centimeters in size
  • A hotel confirmation or letter of invitation from someone in Bolivia.
  • Your round-trip plane ticket. If you aren’t flying in, include a statement saying when you plan to enter and leave Bolivia instead.
  • A copy of  a bank statement or credit card statement.
  • An International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever.

RushMyTravelVisa.com can research your itinerary to make sure that you have all of the visas you need for your trip.  We can also streamline the application process, providing you with easy-to-understand instructions and a handy checklist. Then, we’ll forward your application to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the shortest possible processing time.

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Indian Transit Visa Requirements

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Are you traveling through India on the way to somewhere else? Make sure you have all the proper documentation first. Even if you are just passing through, y0u will likely need an Indian transit visa just to change planes.

Indian transit visas can only be used by travelers who are staying in India for 3 days or less on their way to another country.  Here’s what you need to apply:

  • 1 Indian visa application form
  • 2 passport-sized photos
  • Proof of address, such as a legible copy of a driver’s license or a utility bill.
  • A copy of your birth certificate.
  • A confirmed airline itinerary showing that you are continuing on to another country.

An Indian transit visa is good for stays of 3 days or less, and must be used within 15 days of the date it is issued.

There are also a few other things you should know about India’s visa system before you apply.  First of all, India’s visa system is jurisdictional, which means that you have to submit your application to the right embassy or consulate, the one that is assigned to handle Indian visa applications from your state.

Second, there are some special requirements if you were born in India but are no longer an Indian citizen and will be traveling under another country’s passport. You will need to submit your old Indian passport and your renunciation of citizenship. Or, if you’ve applied for an Indian visa in the past, you should submit your previous Indian visas.

At RushMyTravelVisa.com, we specialize in helping people navigate the visa systems of countries all over the world. We can review your itinerary and walk you through the application process, step by step.  Then, we’ll submit your visa to the appropriate Embassy or Consulate for extremely fast processing.

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