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Do You Need a Travel Visa?
September 5th, 2009
How do you know if you need a travel visa, anyway? That can be a hard question to answer, since each country has different entry rules for different situations. Some countries have agreements with the US that exempt US citizens from having to apply for a visa in certain circumstances. Other countries require a travel visa for anyone who enters the country. How can you find out which rules apply to you? And if you do need a visa, how can you find out what type of visa to apply for?
One helpful source of information is the US State Department's Country-Specific information page. This page lists helpful information for Americans traveling abroad, including basic information about visa requirements.
If you need more information about visa requirements, you can also contact the emba
Lack of a Brazilian Visa Keeps TechCrunch Writer Away From Brazil
September 4th, 2009
Getting a travel visa can be complicated. So complicated, in fact, that it's tempting to put off until the last minute. However, as TechCrunch writer Sarah Lacy found out when she applied for a Brazilian visa, putting it off until the last minute can cause big problems.
That's because processing times can change in the blink of an eye, without any notice. This can cause problems whether you use an expediting company to submit your visa application or apply on your own. In Sarah Lacy's case, the Brazilian government switched computer systems right after she submitted her application. There were problems associated with the switch that kept the consulates from processing Brazilian visa applications, so her visa wasn't there when it was supposed to be.
Now, Lacy still doesn't have h
Ten Weird Facts About Getting A Travel Visa
September 1st, 2009
Whether you're traveling to another country to work, go to school or just for a visit, you absolutely have to have the right travel documents. For some countries, you need a visa, a document giving you permission to enter the country and stay there for a specific length of time. The rest of your trip can be planned out like clockwork, but if you neglect this detail, you'll more than likely end up stuck at home.
Applying for a visa is complicated. To show you just how crazy the process can be, here are 10 weird facts about getting a travel visa:
1. Some countries have what's called a "jurisdictional" application process. That means that you have to apply to the correct consulate if you actually want them to process your application. For example, Brazil has 10 different jurisdi
Welcome To the RushMyTravelVisa Blog!
August 31st, 2009
Welcome to the RushMyTravelVisa blog! In our posts, we'll provide you with helpful information about the process of getting a travel visa, along with profiles of exciting international destinations. Check back soon!
