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Archive for September, 2009
Getting a Visa for a Business Trip to India
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 responsibili
Getting a Chinese Visa For the Mid-Autumn Festival
September 21st, 2009
Dating back to at least 3,000 years ago, the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of China's most ancient celebrations. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival to celebrate the fall equinox.
Traditionally, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated by visiting family members, drinking wine, eating sweet, round, fruit-flavored cakes called mooncakes, and playing under the light of the full moon.
According to Chinavoc.com, there are also special local activities, depending on what part of China you are in. For example, in Guangzhou, a spectacular lantern display lights up the night. In Zhejiang Province, people gather to watch the mighty Qian-tang River at high tide, since the high tide that occurs during the Mid-Autumn Festival is the fiercest hig
Types of Ghanaian Visas
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
Types of Brazilian Visas
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 an
Types of Bolivian Visas
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. Th
