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Brazilian Visa Requirements For Tourists
March 15th, 2010
The tourism industry in Brazil began growing in leaps and bounds after the year 2000, and today it is an important part of the Brazilian economy. According to Wikipedia, Brazil is now the fourth-largest tourist destination in the Americas. Although Brazil has a thriving domestic tourism industry, it is also a popular destination for international tourism. In fact, in 2008, 5.78 billion foreign tourists visited Brazil.
Brazil's most popular tourist destinations for international visitors are mainly natural attractions like the country's lush rainforests and sugar-sand beaches. (See our article on Brazil's beaches for a rundown on the most popular places to swim and sunbathe.)
Although Brazil welcomes tourists, American citizens still need visas to enter the country. Here are the d
Chinese Visas for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo
March 13th, 2010
From May 1st to October 31st, 2010, China is hosting the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, taking part in a tradition that goes all the way back to 1851, when the first World's Fair was held in London, England. This year's World Expo is expected to be the biggest yet, as organizers prepare to welcome approximately 70 million visitors.
This year's theme is "Better City, Better Life" and representatives from at least 231 countries and international organizations will show off innovative urban design and planning techniques, as well as environmentally-friendly technologies.
About 5 percent of the visitors to the Expo are expected to come from outside China. According to AllHeadlineNews.com, China has instructed embassies and consulates to use an "easy process" for approving Chinese visa
How to Get a Venezuelan Business Visa
March 12th, 2010
If you are planning to take a business trip to Venezuela, one of the first items on your to-do list should be applying for the appropriate travel documents. An American citizen traveling to Venezuela on business is required to carry a US passport, of course, but will also need a Venezuelan business visa.
Unlike tourists, who can apply for a Venezuelan tourist card on arrival, business travelers must apply for a visa in advance. Here's what you will need:
Your US passport, which must have at least 6 months of validity remaining before it expires. This is important-Venezuela has refused entry to Americans with passports due to expire in less than 6 months. Also, make sure your passport is in good condition-if it is worn or damaged, you should get it replaced to make sure that
Get an Indian Visa to See Nanda Devi and the Valley of Flowers
March 11th, 2010
This week's UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Week is a set of two national parks in India, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers. Nanda Devi is India's second-highest mountain, rising 25,643 feet into the air. It is often referred to the patron goddess of the Uttarakhand Himalaya.
Nearby, the lush beauty of the Valley of Flowers offers a pleasing contrast to the jagged peaks of Nanda Devi. As you might expect from the name, Valley of Flowers is covered in so many flowers that locals legends say it is inhabited by fairies!
UNESCO named both parks World Heritage Sites in 2008, saying:
"Together they encompass a unique transition zone between the mountain ranges of the Zanskar and Great Himalaya, praised by mountaineers and botanists for over a century and in Hindu mythology for much lo
Cambodian Business Visa Requirements
March 7th, 2010
Cambodia's economy is still relatively small, but it's growing fast. According to Wikipedia, in 2007 the country's GDP went up 9.6%, and foreign investment in Cambodia reached $600 million.
If you are a US citizen visiting Cambodia on business, you should make sure to secure the appropriate Cambodian business visa before you travel. Getting a Cambodian business visa requires a little bit more documentation that getting a Cambodian tourist visa does. Here's what you'll need:
1 visa application form
1 passport-sized photo of yourself.
A copy of your round-trip itinerary
A business letter of responsibility from your employer. The letter should explain the nature of your business and the purpose of your trip. In the letter, your company should also promise to take responsib
