Posts Tagged ‘South America’

Bolivian Visa Requirements for Noel Kempff Mercado National Park

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

This week’s featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the Bolivian Amazon.  Consisting of 5,880 square miles of protected land, the park encompasses several distinct and important ecosystems, including evergreen amazon rainforests, palm forests, cerrado, swamps, savannas, gallery forests, and semi-deciduous dry forests.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site notes that “The park boasts an evolutionary history dating back over a billion years to the Precambrian period. An estimated 4,000 species of flora as well as over 600 bird species and viable populations of many globally endangered or threatened vertebrate species live in the park.”

Innumerable different types of animals make their home in the park, including parrots, monkeys, giant armadillos and fearsome jaguars.  The park even shelters a variety of jaguar that is solid black.

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park is accessible from Santa Cruz, although you will need to charter a small plane with one of the companies that offer tours in the park.

To visit Bolivia, you will need both a valid passport and a Bolivian visa. Here’s what it takes to get a Bolivian visa if you are traveling as a tourist:

  • 1 completed application form.
  • Your US passport, which must be valid for at least 6 more months from the day you will enter Bolivia.
  • 1 passport photo
  • Your hotel confirmation, if you are staying in a hotel.
  • A letter of invitation
  • A copy of a roundtrip airline ticket.  However, if you are planning on touring South America by bus or by car instead of flying in, you can submit a statement saying when and where you plan to enter and exit the exit the country.
  • A recent bank or credit card statement showing that you have enough cash or credit to cover the cost of your trip.
  • An international yellow fever vaccination certificate.

RushMyTravelVisa can help you apply for a Bolivian visa, as well as any other visas you might need for your trip. We make the visa application process quick and easy by providing you with expert assistance and guidance. Then, we deliver your application to the appropriate visa or consulate for the fastest possible service.

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evergreen amazon rainforests, palm forests, cerrado, swamps, savannahs, gallery forests, and semi-deciduous dry forests

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Peru Visa Requirements For Business Travelers

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

American citizens don’t need a visa to travel to Peru as tourists, but if you are traveling there on behalf of your employer it’s a different matter.  Americans doing business in Peru need to have a Peru business visa, which is good for 90 days. You should apply before you leave the US, and you will need the following documents:

  • 2 Peru visa application forms. Each application needs  needs an original signature (not a photocopied signature) and a thumbprint.
  • 2 passport-sized photos
  • A business letter from the company that’s sending you. The letter should describe the nature of your business and the purpose of your trip, and should also contain assurances that your employer will support you financially while you are in the country and provide you with transportation home.

Make to sure to talk to your doctor before you leave-if you will be in Lima, you should be fine without medication for malaria, but in some other parts of the country it is recommended. Also, a yellow fever vaccine is not required for you to enter Peru, but it may be required if you travel from Peru to another country in South America.

RushMyTravelVisa can help you get the documents you need to travel.  We can assist you by researching your itinerary to ensure that you have all of visas you need and that nothing is overlooked. Then, we can help you with the paperwork for the required travel visas, providing easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Then, we forward your completed application to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the fastest possible processing.

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Venezuelan Tourist Visa Requirements

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

According to the US Department of State, approximately 12,000 US tourists visit Venezuela each year. Although relations between the two countries are somewhat tense, Americans are still drawn to Venezuela’s beaches, rainforests and cities.

To travel to Venezuela, American citizens need a US passport that has at least 6 months left before it expires, and a Venezuelan visa or tourist card.  Tourists traveling to Venezuela by air and staying less than 90 days can obtain a tourist card upon arrival .

However, if you are traveling to Venezuela by private transportation or entering the country via a land border crossing, you need to get a Venezuelan visa ahead of time. Here are the requirements for Venezuelan tourist visa:

  • 1 Venezuelan visa application form
  • 2  passport-sized photos
  • A  copy of your plane tickets or an itinerary showing when and where you plan to enter and exit the country.
  • A letter from your employer. The letter must state how long you have been employed with the company, your position and your salary.
  • If you are unemployed, you can  submit a bank  statement instead.
  • A reference letter from your bank-ask for a visa letter and they should be  able to prepare something suitable.

At RushMyTravelVisa.com, we can help you apply for the visas you need for your next trip out of the country. We can review your itinerary and research the requirements for each country you plan to visit, ensuring that you have the documents you need before you leave the US.

Then, we help you through the application process,  cutting through the red tape to provide you with easy-to-understand instructions and a helpful checklist.  Finally, we forward your visa application to the appropriate embassy or consulate to ensure that you get the fastest possible processing.

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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.

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Getting Visas To Go Backpacking In South America

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Europe has long been a favorite destination for backpackers, but what if  you’d like to get off the beaten path? Adventurous backpackers might want to consider backpacking in South America.

For example, STA Travel is chronicling the journeys of Melanie, a 24-year -old from B0ston who plans to spend four months traveling through 6 different countries.  The first of series, this article discusses the basics of planning for a South American backpacking trip.

This article, from the Aquinian, describes a student’s  journey through Uruguay, Boliva, and Peru.  It is a great description of the ups and downs of life on the road in South America.

There’s so much to see…rainforests, mountains, beaches, and towering ancient cities like Macchu Picchu are just a start.

However, before you go, you need to make sure you know which countries require visas and what you need to do to get them.  Here’s a handy list to help you plan your trip:

  • Argentina- No visa required for US citizens staying less than 90 days.
  • Bolivia- A visa is required for US citizens to enter Bolivia. You can apply at the border, but make sure you have all of the necessary documents in hand.  For requirements, see Getting a Bolivian Visa For an Ecotourism Adventure. (more…)

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