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Algeria Visa Requirements for Tourists
January 10th, 2010
Algeria is a large country located in the north of Africa. The country has a long, fascinating history and a lot of interesting places to visit, but American citizens do need visas to travel there. Getting an Algerian visa can be easier said than done. Here are the requirements for tourists:
2 passport-sized photos
2 Algerian visa application forms. The Algerian Embassy will not accept handwritten forms- you must download a copy of the form from the Embassy website and fill it in on your computer. Additionally, forms must be typed in all capital letters. Remember, the Caps Lock key is your friend!
A copy of your travel itinerary and hotel reservation confirmation.
If you are visiting family in Algeria, you must also provide a letter of invitation from your host. The letter m
Mauritanian Tourist Visa Requirements for Banc d’Arguin National Park
January 10th, 2010
This week's UNESCO World Heritage Site of the week is located in the African desert, in the country of Mauritania. Banc d'Arguin National Park lies along the west coast of the country. The area is remote, and travelers should read the State Department's Country-Specific Information page on Mauritania to make sure that they are taking the proper precautions.
However, the park is a paradise for birdwatchers. Located where the desert meets the ocean, Banc d'Arguin National Park shelters a wide variety of birds through the winter, and serves as breeding grounds and nursery for 25,000 and 40,000 pairs of birds representing 15 different species.
Birds that either winter in or nest in the park include flamingos, several species of terns, white pelicans, plovers, herons and spoonbills.
Russian Transit Visa Requirements
January 8th, 2010
If you are traveling through Russia on your way to somewhere else, you need a Russian visa. Even though you're just passing through, you still need the Russian government's approval. Without a transit visa, you probably won't make it out of the US.
In the event that you do make it to Russia without a transit visa, the US Department of State says that "Russian authorities may refuse to allow a U.S. citizen who does not have a transit visa to continue with his or her travel, obliging the person to immediately return to the point of embarkation at the traveler’s own expense." That doesn't bode well for the rest of your trip!
You need a Russian transit visa even if you just have a layover or are changing planes in a Russian airport, although you can also get a transit visa for trai
Nigeria Business Visa Requirements
January 7th, 2010
If you are going on a business trip to Nigeria, it is important to make sure that you have all of your paperwork in order before you go. You will need not only your US passport, but a Nigerian business visa as well. And you'd better apply ahead of time, because Nigeria doesn't issue visas on arrival.
Here's what you'll need to apply:
1 passport-sized photo
A letter from your employer taking responsibility for you while you are in Nigeria and explaining the nature of your business and what you'll be doing while you are in Nigeria.
1 copy of your Nigerian visa application form. The form must be printed off from the Nigerian embassy website. You should also print off your payment confirmation for the application fee.
A copy of a recent bank statement
A co
Top 5 Reasons To Get a Travel Visa In 2010
January 6th, 2010
The new year has arrived, and that means that it's time to think about the places you'll go and the things you'll see in 2010. To help you get a leg-up on planning your 2010 itinerary, here are some expert picks for destinations to visit in 2010:
Burma (Myanmar): Concierge.com named Burma as one of its top destinations for 2009 for the country's history and culture, as well as the newly created opportunities for ethical travel there.
Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzstan also made Concierge's list of top destinations for its unparalleled opportunities for adventure travel, including horseback riding, heli-skiing in the Tian Shan mountains, and camping out with locals.
Vietnam: Hanoi, Vietnam made Frommer's list of the top destinations for 2010 for its architecture, food, nightlife, art and shop
