Articles tagged “visas”

The new Indian tourism minister is making the right noises, and easing visa rules is a surefire way to boost tourism anywhere.

As if reciprocity fees for entrance into South American countries aren’t burdensome enough to the budget traveler, tourists must know pay online before arrival. So much for carefree backpacking.

The EU is working to ease fee requirements for several former Soviet countries in an effort to create both a more unified space and better long-term relations between the two very different regions.

It seems near impossible to obtain a visa to North Korea or Iraq by applying in the U.S., but entering through a neighboring nation or setting up a guided tour will usually do the trick.

The effects of the significant rule change depends on which nations will offer average Cuban visas, as intellectuals like doctors and lawyers will not be allowed to leave to avoid a national “brain drain.” And remains to be seen if it comes back around in bigger inbound travel into Cuba.

Besides saving tourists $146, the visa-waiver program with one of Taiwan’s most visited destinations is a political success for a its leader, who has added 74 countries to the program since his election.

A wayward official erroneously announced earlier this week that blue-collar tourists would need an university degree to get a visa in an effort, he said, to decrease crime and trafficking in his country.

A long delay at the border crossing for arriving passengers is the worst way to welcome both residents and visitors to your country. Although times improved ever so slightly this year, CBP should look to greater flexibility among its staff to deal with traffic surges.

The more complicated visa procedure is no more annoying than those of similar countries which require visa entry for American citizens, and actually eases the process for Chinese-Americans.

The vague guidelines that require a letter of invitation from within China may drive tourists to tour operators for an easier application process and to avoid making reservations before visa approval.