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Saudi Arabia Business Visas

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Most Americans who travel to Saudi Arabia go there for business or religious reasons-the Saudi government doesn’t issue many tourist visas, and the ones it does issue are only granted to organized tour groups following an approved itinerary.

Is there a business trip to Saudi Arabia in your future? Don’t forget to apply for your Saudi Arabia visa well in advance! The US Department of State’s website notes that they can take months to issue, and you need to have one ahead of time to enter the country.

Here’s what you need to get a Saudi Arabia business visa:

  • A valid US passport
  • 1 passport photo
  • An invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the company you are doing business with should be able to help)
  • A letter from your company, explaining who you are, what you will be doing in Saudi Arabia and how long you plan to stay there.

Saudi Arabia business visas are valid for 60 days, but generally you can only stay for 30. Don’t overstay your visa-you’ll get smacked down with a hefty fine when you try to leave.

Also, one thing you should know before you apply for a Saudi Arabia business visa on your own is that the process can take a long time and the forms aren’t user-friendly.

Check out this excellent post from Chris Guillebeau on the Art of Noncomformity for a description of the difficulties and delays that cropped up when he tried to get a Saudi transit visa. He ended up not getting it in time for his trip, going anyway, and having to talk his way past several immigration officials who wanted to deport him immediately. Not an auspicious beginning to a trip to a foreign country!

Fortunately, a private visa expediting service like RushMyTravelVisa.com can make the process of applying for a Saudi business visa much easier. RushMyTravelVisa can help you with the paperwork, make sure you have all the necessary documents, and keep you from making common mistakes that could delay your visa and ruin your trip.

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Obtaining a Russian Business Visa

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Over the past few years, Russia’s economy has grown by leaps and bounds. In 2008, according to the CIA World Factbook, Russia’s GDP was $2.266 trillion, the 7th  highest in the world. As Russia’s economy grows, business travel to Russia is increasing. This article from BCD Travel notes that in 2006, “Russian business travel volume grew to USD $13 billon — a 17 percent increase over 2005 numbers.”

Unfortunately, just because business travel to Russia is becoming increasingly common, that doesn’t make it easy to get a Russian business visa. Business travelers and tourists alike are caught up in a visa system that the US Department of State has called “restrictive and complicated.”

If you have a business trip to Russia, here’s what you need to get a Russian visa:

    • A valid US passport.
    • A completed Russian visa application form.
    • One passport  photo
    • A copy of your official invitaton letter from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The company you will be doing business with in Russia should procure this letter for you, sending the original to the embassy and a copy to you to be submitted with your visa application.
    • A letter from your own company signed by your boss.

    Note:  While some countries provide visas that are effective for 30 days, 60 days or longer, Russia’s visas are issued only for the time you plan to spend in Russia. That means that your letter of invitation must have the exact dates that you plan to spend in Russia on business, and those dates should also match the dates you put on your visa application.

    If your visa expires before you leave, a number of very bad things could happen. You could be fined, and in all likelihood you will be detained while the Russian government issues you a new visa-a process which could take up to 20 days. Not fun!

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    Getting a Chinese Visa for a Business Trip

    Sunday, October 4th, 2009

    Did you know that one-fifth of the world’s population resides in China? According to Wikipedia, China also has either the third or second largest economy in the world, also (depending on how you calculate it). It is also one of the world’s fastest growing economies.

    With China’s role in the global economy rapidly increasing,  more and more Americans are traveling to China on business.  If you have a business trip to China on the horizon, you need to make sure you have the proper paperwork: a valid US passport and a Chinese business visa.

    To get a Chinese visa for a business trip, you will need the following documents:

    • Your US Passport
    • A completed application form
    • 1 passport photo
    • If you’re going on a business trip, you must fill out the part of the visa application that asks you to describe who is inviting you to China.
    • A business letter from the US company you represent
    • A business letter from the Chinese company you will be doing business with.
    • For rush processing (necessary if you need your visa within the next 7 days), you will need a copy of your itinerary showing that your departure is scheduled within the next 7 days.
    • You do not need an itinerary if you are applying for a Chinese visa with regular processing.

    To make the application process as simple and painless as possible, apply using a visa expediting service like RushMyTravelVisa.com. With RushMyTravelVisa, you’ll work one-on-one with a knowledgeable,  professional visa specialist.

    You’ll get help completing the paperwork plus a handy checklist that shows exactly what you need to apply for the visa, reducing the chance of mistakes.

    Don’t risk a business travel disaster-apply for your Chinese visa with us 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.

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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.

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