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Types of Ghanaian Visas

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Traveling to Ghana is definitely an adventure that requires planning ahead. One important step in preparing for a trip to Ghana is obtaining the correct type of travel visa.

Fortunately, determining what type of Ghanaian visa to apply for is pretty simple. Ghana’s visa classification system is straightforward, especially compared to some other countries.  Unless you are traveling to Ghana on official government business, you’ll need one of the following types of visas:

A tourist visa if you are a tourist or visiting friends or family.

A business visa if you traveling on business.

A student visa if you are going to Ghana to study.

Ghanaian visas can also be either single-entry or multiple-entry. A single entry visa is valid for 3 months and only allows you to enter and leave Ghana once. A multiple entry visa allows you to enter and leave more than once, and is valid for an entire year. If you need a multiple entry visa, you should submit a brief letter with your application explaining why it is necessary.

Choosing the right type of visa may be easy enough, but applications and paperwork can be confusing and intimidating. If you need a visa for Ghana, a visa expediting company can help you cut through the red tape.

When you work with RushMyTravel visa, you get detailed instructions, a helpful checklist and personal service from a professional visa specialist. This makes applying for a visa much less stressful and time-consuming, plus it reduces the chance of making a mistake that could delay your application.

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Types of Brazilian Visas

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Whether you’re going to Brazil to spend time on the beach, enjoy the nightlife in Rio de Janeiro or explore the Amazon rainforest, two items should be at the very top of your packing list: your passport and your visa.

All American citizens traveling to Brazil are required to carry the appropriate type of Brazilian travel visa.  There are quite a few different types of Brazilian visas, so make sure you apply for the right one!   To help you out, we’ve listed some common travel situations along with the corresponding types of visas.

Tourism

The first type of Brazilian visa is the tourist visa. Obviously, if you’re traveling to Brazil as a tourist, you’ll need one of these.  However, there are several other situations that also require a tourist visa.

For example, scientists and other members of academia need a tourist visa to attend conferences.  People competing in amateur competitions, like sports competitions, would also need a tourist visa. So would people going to Brazil to visit friends or family.

Temporary Visas

In addition to the tourist visa, Brazil’s visa system has several different types of temporary visas. This is where their system can get confusing. Here are some examples.

If you are a student, you’ll need a Temporary Visa I if you are an exchange student (undergrad level or below) and a Temporary Visa IV if you are in Brazil for graduate or post-graduate level studies.

Interns and other unpaid trainees need a Temporary Visa I.

If you are an athlete, you’ll need a Temporary Visa I if you’re an amateur in Brazil to train and a Temporary Visa III if you’re a professional athlete who is getting paid. (more…)

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Types of Bolivian Visas

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Each country has its own rules regarding visits from American citizens.  Bolivia requires that any American citizen traveling in to the country have the appropriate type of visa.

The type of visa you’ll get is based on the purpose of your trip.  Fortunately, Bolivia’s visa system is relatively straightforward.  Unless you are a diplomat on official business, there are three types of visas to choose from:

Tourist visas- Bolivian tourist visas are for people who want to visit Bolivia as tourists or who want to visit  friends or relatives.  Tourist visas are valid for a period of 5 years. During that 5 year period, you can visit Bolivia 3 times, but each visit can be no longer than 90 days.

Business visas- Bolivian business visas are for people entering Bolivia on business.  They are generally single-entry, and you can only stay for 30 days.

Employment visas- Bolivian employment visas are for people who plan to live and work in Bolivia.  A personal interview is required for an employment visa, which means you can’t apply through an expediting agency.

If you need a tourist visa, you can apply for one when you arrive in Bolivia. But should you? It’s much easier to already have your visa in hand before you leave-why risk getting held up at the airport unnecessarily? Plus, you have to pay the $135 fee in cash at the airport-they don’t take American Express (or Visa, or traveler’s checks, or any other form of payment).

By applying for a tourist visa ahead of time, you greatly increase your chances of a hassle-free entry into Bolivia.  At RushMyTravelVisa, we can help you with the visa paperwork and submit it to the appropriate consulate or embassy for you. This makes applying for a visa extremely simple, so you don’t have to take any more time out of your busy schedule than necessary.

Plus, using an expediting service can help prevent mistakes that could delay processing.

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Types of Vietnamese Visas

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Planning a trip to Vietnam? Before you say “Good Morning, Vietnam,” make sure you have a valid Vietnamese visa! The country does not issue visas on arrival, and if you show up without one, you can expect to be sent back home, immediately.

To keep your trip on schedule, apply for your visa well in advance, and make sure you apply for the right type of visa.  For your reference, here’s a quick primer on the different types of Vietnamese travel visas:

Tourist/visitor visas are for travelers who want to explore Vietnam and see the sights as tourists, or for people who are traveling to Vietnam to stay with friends or family.

Business visas are for travelers entering Vietnam for a business trip.

If you are working in Vietnam, you’ll need an employment visa. Students planning to attend school in Vietnam need a student visa. For both of these visas, you will need to go to a Vietnamese embassy or consulate for an interview.

Also, Vietnamese visas can be either single-entry or multiple-entry. If your itinerary requires you to enter or leave Vietnam more than once, make sure you request a multiple-entry  visa.

Vietnamese visas are usually issued based on your planned dates of travel. However, you can apply for a visa extension from inside Vietnam if necessary.

Most Vietnamese visas are only valid when you enter from these specific airports: Hanoi Airport, Ho Chi Minh City Airport or Ba Nang Airport.  If you entering Vietnam by land or sea instead of through one of these airports, you’ll need to send in a special request with your visa application.

Finally, the US State Department cautions travelers who are continuing on to Laos from Vietnam to make sure they get Vietnamese visas that are permanently affixed to their passports. Otherwise, the Vietnamese immigration officers will remove your visa from your passport when Vietnam. However, since evidence of your stay in Vietnam is required for you to get into Laos, the immigration authorities there won’t let you in without it.  They’ll ship you straight back to Vietnam.

Using a visa expediting company like RushMyTravelVisa.com is the easiest way to get a Vietnamese visa. When you apply through RushMyTravelVisa.com, you’ll work with a trained visa specialist to guide you through the application process.  We’ll make sure all of your paperwork is submitted correctly, avoiding mistakes that can drag out the application process.

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Types of Nigerian Visas

Monday, September 14th, 2009

If you want to travel to Nigeria, you need to apply for a visa beforehand. All US citizens traveling to Nigeria need a visa before they leave the US. You are not allowed to apply for a visa when you get there!

In  fact, if anyone tells you any differently, you should walk very quickly in the opposite direction-the US State Department says that “Promises of entry into Nigeria without a visa are credible indicators of fraudulent commercial schemes in which the perpetrators seek to exploit the foreign traveler’s illegal presence in Nigeria through threats of extortion or bodily harm.” Trust me, that is not the way you want to spend your vacation!

Fortunately, compared to some countries at least, the Nigerian visa system is relatively straightforward. However, there are several different types of Nigerian visas, and you will need to make sure you apply for the correct type. To help you out, here’s a list of the most common Nigerian travel visas:

  • Business visas are for businesspeople visiting Nigeria for a meeting or conference.
  • Tourist visas are for tourists who want to see the sights, or for people who are traveling to Nigeria to visit friends or relatives.
  • Temporary work visas are for workers hired for temporary positions in Nigeria, usually by companies who need to bring in experts to complete jobs like installing and maintaining equipment.
  • Subject to regularization visas are for those who have been offered more permanent employment with a Nigerian company.
  • Transit visas are for those who stop in Nigeria on the way to another country.

The easiest way to apply for Nigerian visas is to use an expediting company like RushMyTravelVisa.com. You’ll get personal assistance from a professional visa specialist when you fill out your visa paperwork, resulting in the fastest possible processing.

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Types of Indian Travel Visas

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

When traveling to India, it’s extremely important to make sure you have your visa paperwork in order before your plane leaves. India requires all American citizens visiting the country to have an appropriate visa before they attempt to enter the country. Once you arrive in India, it’s way too late to apply, and according to the US State Department’s website, you will be subject to immediate deportation.

It’s also important to ensure you have the right type of visa.  There are several different types of Indian travel visas.  You should apply for the type of visa that corresponds to the purpose of your trip:

1.Tourist visas are for people traveling to India as tourists.

2. Business visas are for people traveling to India on business. There are different types of business visas, too, depending on whether you are going for a business trip or conference, as a journalist or as a crew member.

3. Employment visas are for people who plan to work in India. If you take a job with a company there,  you will need an employment visa. Be careful-according to the US Department of State, if youwork in “designated institutes and technology areas,” you may have to wait two weeks extra for your visa and submit additional paperwork with your application.

4. If you are planning to study in India, you’ll need a student visa.

5. If you are going to India to conduct religious activities of any sort, you will need to apply for a missionary visa. According to the US Department of State, trying to conduct missionary activities without the proper visa could get you deported.

6. If you are stopping in an Indian airport en route to another country, you will need a transit visa, even if you are simply walking from one plane to another.

7. Research visas are for people conducting research of some sort, whether it be scientific research or working on a book.

One other important fact about Indian visas is that you can apply to have your visa be valid for different lengths of time, up to 10 years. Even better, Indian visas can be transferred from your expired passport to your new passport when you renew.

RushMyTravelVisa can help you through the process of obtaining your Indian visa. When you apply for a visa with us, you’ll work with a knowledgeable visa specialist to make sure that you are applying for the right type of visa and that all of your paperwork is in order before we turn it in to the embassy. We’ll get you the fastest possible visa processing and help you avoid costly delays.

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