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Getting a Bolivian Visa for an Ecotourism Trip

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Bolivia is not the most well-known tourist destination in South America, but that may be slowly changing as tourists discover its incredible ecotourism potential. In fact, one of Bolivia’ richest resources is its biodiversity.

Currently, Bolivia’s natural parks encompass 15.6% of the country, according to the BBC. Just one of those parks, Madidi National Park, is said to contain 11% of the world’s plant and animal species.

Ecotourism is also providing new economic opportunities for native Bolivian tribes.  For example, as this article in the Latin American Herald Tribune notes, the Tacana tribe runs a hostel for visitors along a river near Madidi National Park.

So, ecotourism not only helps the environment, it also helps local people. In the Latin American Herald Tribune article,  Nicolas Janco, an agent with a Bolivian tourist agency located near Madidi, says ,“Tourism is an engine that is helping us greatly to improve our quality of life. Especially for the Tacana.”

Of course, to take an ecotourism trip to Bolivia, you will need a Bolivian visa. Here’s what it takes to get a Bolivian tourism visa: (more…)

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Getting a Brazilian Travel Visa To See Iguazu Falls

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Do you think Niagara Falls is spectacular? Deep in the heart of South America, there is a waterfall that makes the mighty Niagara look like a mere trickle of water in comparison.

Iguazu Fals is located on the border between Brazil and Argentina. According to Wikipedia, an ancient native legend says that the falls were formed by a jealous god who wanted to marry a human woman.  The problem? She was already in love, so she and her lover fled down the river in a canoe. To cut off the pair’s escape, the god sliced the river into pieces, creating the waterfalls.

How much bigger is Iguazu Falls than Niagara Falls? Here are some statistics:

The peak surface area of the water flowing over  Iguazu Falls is 1.3 million square feet. The peak surface area of the water flowing over Niagara is 600,000 square feet.  At peak flow, water gushes over Niagara Falls at a rate of 2,800 cubic feet per second. However, when Iguazu Falls is at peak flow, water roars over the falls at a rate of 6,500 cubic feet per second.

When you compare the two, it is not hard to understand why Eleanor Roosevelt supposedly greeted the sight of Iguazu Falls by exclaiming “Poor Niagara!”

To get to the Argentinian side of the falls, all you need is your passport. However, if you want to see the Brazilian side, as well, you’ll need to get a Brazilian tourist visa.  Brazil’s visa system can be complicated and tough to navigate, even tourists. To get you started, here’s a list of what you’ll need: (more…)

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Get a Cambodian Visa To Experience the Magic of Angkor Wat

Friday, September 25th, 2009

One of the main tourist attractions in Cambodia is the ancient temple of Angkor Wat. The temple, built in the 1100′s by the Khmer king Suryavarman II, is an incredible work of architecture that rivals and even surpasses other, more well-known buildings.

Made out of stone, the temple towers over the surrounding landscape. It is richly decorated, both inside and out, with statues and bas-relief sculptures. Angkor Wat was built as a Hindi temple, dedicated to the god Vishnu. Then, later, in the 13th century, the new King Srindravarman changed the state religion of Cambodia from Hinduism to Buddhism and converted Angkor Wat into a Buddhist shrine.  However,  you don’t have to be Hindu or Buddhist to appreciate the temple’s monumental beauty and grandeur.

Over the past 20 years, restoration and conservation has been ongoing at the temple.  Tourism at the temple has boomed in recent years as well-according to Wikipedia, 561,000 tourists visited in  2004 and 677,000 visited in 2005. Angkor Wat is one of the defining features of the Cambodian landscape and is featured prominently on the country’s flag.

To visit Angkor Wat, you will need a passport and a Cambodian tourist visa.  You should definitely make sure that you have all your paperwork in order before you plan to leave. To get a Cambodian visa, you’ll need the following items:

  • A Cambodian visa application (available here).
  • Two passport-sized photos
  • A US passport that will be valid for at least 6 months after you enter Cambodia.
  • A copy of your itinerary.

When applying for a Cambodian visa (or any foreign visa, for that matter), using an expediting company like RushMyTravelVisa.com can make the process go faster and more smoothly. You’ll get help from a professional visa specialist, a handy checklist to help you gather all of the necessary information, and help with the paperwork.

Apply for your Cambodian visa today!

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Getting a Brazilian Visa For a Business Trip

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Brazil has the largest economy in Latin America, and the tenth largest in the world, according to Wikipedia. As the Brazilian economy has boomed in recent years, business travel to Brazil has risen, too. In fact, according to the ICCA, the city of Sao Paulo is the 12th most popular city in the world for international business meetings.

To attend a business meeting or conference in Brazil, you need to get a Brazilian visa.  Brazil has very specific requirements for business applicants. Here’s a checklist of what you will need:

  • Your US passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the day you plan to arrive in Brazil.
  • One passport-style photo.
  • A completed Brazilian visa application form.
  • A photocopy of your driver’s license.
  • A copy of your travel itinerary.
  • A business letter from your employer. The letter must state how long you have  worked at the company, how long you are staying in Brazil, and the purpose of the meeting or conference.
  • A business letter from the Brazilian company you are meeting with, describing what you will be doing in Brazil and how long you are expected to be there.
  • If attending a conference, an invitation and/or proof of registration.
  • You will also need a yellow fever vaccine certificate if you’ve been to any country where the disease is endemic in the past 90 days.
  • Payment of the appropriate visa fees.

To make applying for a Brazilian visa easier, use a private visa expediting company like RushMyTravelVisa.com. We’ll research your specific situation and find out exactly what you need to get your visa. Then, we’ll give you detailed, easy-to-follow instructions and a handy checklist to use as you complete the paperwork. Finally, we’ll make sure everything is in order before we send your paperwork to the appropriate Brazilian consulate, providing you faster service by reducing the odds of your visa being delayed.

Apply for your Brazilian visa today!

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Getting a Visa for a Business Trip to India

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Over the past few years, India has become an increasingly popular place for American companies to do business.  That means that more and more Americans are traveling to India on business trips, to attend industry conferences or to meet personally with Indian partners.

If your company decides to send you on a business trip to India, you’ll need an Indian travel visa  before you leave.  Naturally, business travelers will need a business visa to enter the country. Here’s what you need to have to get one:

  • A completed Indian visa application form
  • Your US passport. Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the time you apply and have at least 2 blank pages.
  • 2 passport photos
  • A copy of your travel itinerary
  • A copy of your driver’s license
  • 2 business letters of responsibility, one from your company and one from the Indian company you will be meeting with. The business letters of responsibility must state the nature of your business and how long you plan to stay. Also, the Indian company must specify how long your visa needs to be valid for.
  • If you are traveling to India to attend a conference, you will need a conference invitation letter.

If you’re planning for a business trip, you have enough on your plate without having to worry about getting a visa. Let RushMyTravelVisa.com handle that part for you! We’ll research your situation and walk you through the visa application process.  You’ll work with a visa specialist to ensure that all of your paperwork is in order before it is submitted to the consulate, and you’ll get faster processing with fewer mistakes.

Apply for your Indian visa today!

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Can We Help You Expedite Your Visa?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Applying for a visa can be a complex, time-consuming process. Applying via a visa expediting company like RushMyTravelVisa.com gets you more than just faster service. You’ll also get help sifting through the daunting amounts of application paperwork!

An expediting company will let you know exactly what you need to do to get the type of visa that you need for your trip. For example, when you apply through  RushMyTravelVisa.com, you’ll work with a professional visa specialist and get a detailed checklist to review before you send in your application.

Who can use RushMyTravelVisa.com?  We can help any American citizen who needs a visa to travel overseas get through the visa paperwork and expedite their visa. Our website makes it easy to determine whether or not you need a visa before you order, and of course you can always call us at the number below if you have any additional questions.

If you are a permanent resident but not an American citizen, we may be able to expedite your visa, as well. You will need your green card or long-term US visa, and we may not be able to expedite your visa if the country you are traveling to requires a personal interview.  Call us at (866) 241-8520, and we’ll be more than happy to research your situation to see if we can help!

Don’t let getting your next travel visa turn into a headache- expedite your visa today!

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Lack of a Brazilian Visa Keeps TechCrunch Writer Away From Brazil

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Getting a travel visa can be complicated.  So complicated, in fact, that it’s tempting to put off until the last minute. However, as TechCrunch writer Sarah Lacy found out when she applied for a Brazilian visa, putting it off until the last minute can cause big problems.

That’s because processing times can change in the blink of an eye, without any notice.  This can cause problems whether you use an expediting company to submit your visa application or apply on your own. In Sarah Lacy’s case, the Brazilian government switched computer systems right after she submitted her application. There were problems associated with the switch that kept the consulates from processing Brazilian visa applications, so her visa wasn’t there when it was supposed to be.

Now, Lacy still doesn’t have her Brazilian visa and she’s out money for the trip. That’s why it’s a good idea to apply for your visa as far in advance as possible.  RushMyTravelVisa cuts through the confusion and simplifies the visa application process by providing clear, helpful instructions, personal assistance from a visa specialist and an easy-to-follow checklist.

With RushMyTravelVisa.com, the visa application process is so simple that there’s no excuse to put it off! Our process also helps you avoid mistakes that could cause your visa to be delayed.

Don’t wait until the last minute- apply for your travel visa today!

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The Top 5 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Applying for Travel Visas

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Nobody ever said applying for a visa was easy. All it takes is one little mistake to cause a delay in processing your travel visa application. Here are the top 5 most common mistakes people make when applying for travel visas-make sure they don’t happen to you!

  1. Not filling out the visa application completely: Sometimes, applicants don’t fill out certain fields in the application, usually because they don’t think a question applies to them. When you fill out an application for a travel visa, don’t leave anything blank. If a question doesn’t seem applicable, at least try to explain why it isn’t applicable to your situation.

  2. Forgetting your “John Hancock:” Believe it or not, another common mistake made when applying for a visa is simply forgetting to sign the visa application.

  3. Not having an original signature on all copies of the visa application: Many countries require multiple copies of the same form when you apply for travel visas.  Filling out the same form and over an over again can be tedious. It’s fine if the rest of the application is photocopied, but your original signature needs to be on all copies of the visa application. Don’t forget to  sign each one by hand!

  4. Not sending in your passport with the visa application: Travel visas go on the inside of your passport.  You have to send your passport in when you apply, otherwise the embassy or consulate that’s processing your application can’t issue the visa.

  5. Not reading the application directions thoroughly: The visa application process can be complicated. It’s all to easy to skim through the instructions and forget to do something important. Read all the directions slowly, preferably more than once, to avoid having to resubmit.

To help our customers minimize the potential for errors, at RushMyTravelVisa we send out a detailed checklist that describes everything you need to do to apply for the specific type of visa you need for your trip. You’ll also get personal service and attention from a knowledgeable, professional visa specialist.

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Ten Weird Facts About Getting A Travel Visa

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Whether you’re traveling to another country to work, go to school or just for a visit, you absolutely have to have the right travel documents.   For some countries, you need a visa, a document giving you permission to enter the country and stay there for a specific length of time.  The rest of your trip can be planned out like clockwork, but if you neglect this detail, you’ll more than likely end up stuck at home.

Applying for a visa is complicated.  To show you just how crazy the process can be, here are 10 weird facts about getting a travel visa:

1. Some countries have what’s called a “jurisdictional” application process. That means that you have to apply to the correct consulate if you actually want them to process your application. For example, Brazil has 10 different jurisdictions, while India has 7.

2.  Different jurisdictions may have different processing times for the exact same type of visa. For example, if you are applying for a Brazilian visa in Houston, it typically takes 15 days to process your application. However, if you are applying in New York, you can get the same visa in only 3 days.

3. Different jurisdictions also have different fees for the exact same visa. For example, if you apply for a Brazilian visa in Washington, DC, you’ll pay $140.  In Houston, the same visa costs $150.00.

4. You may have to do more than just fill out paperwork. Countries may require physicals and immunizations depending on where you’ve been. Physicals are usually if required if you’re staying long-term or if you need a work visa.  African nations like Ghana, Nigeria, Chad or Congo require yellow fever vaccinations. Other countries may also require you to be up-to-date on your shots if you’ve been Africa recently.

5. Say cheese! Different countries require different numbers of passport photos with your visa application. For example, Ghana requires 4, while other countries require only 2.

6.  Some countries require financial statements, to make sure you don’t run out of cash and get stranded on their soil. For example, Nigeria requires that you have a certain minimum balance, or, failing that, someone willing to vouch for you. (more…)

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