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Indonesian Tourist Visa Requirements
February 10th, 2010
Tourism is one of Indonesia's main industries-according to Wikipedia, it is the third-largest non-oil/gas-related industry in the country. An average of 5 million tourists come to Indonesia from other countries each year, attracted by the picture-perfect beaches, amazing scuba diving, lush rain forests and a rich, diverse culture.
Indonesia has 33,999 miles of coastline and approximately 17,000 islands. Many of the islands are uninhabited, and 57% of the country is covered in rain forest. Outdoor activities like hiking are popular, as are water sports like surfing. Diving is another common activity-the waters off the coast of Indonesia are home to 3,500 different species of marine life.
To travel to Indonesia, an Indonesian visa is required. You can apply on arrival at certain air
Armenian Business Visa Requirements
February 7th, 2010
Armenia broke off from the Soviet Union and became independent in 1991. After a rough start, Armenia's economy has taken off, and according to Wikipedia, "Armenia has had strong economic growth since 1995."
If plan to take a business trip to Armenia, you do need to be prepared with the appropriate travel documents. In addition to your US passport,you will also need an Armenian business visa. Here's what you need to get one:
1 completed Armenian visa application form
1 passport photo
An official invitation from the Armenian Foreign Ministry.
A business letter of responsibility from your employer in the United States.
The business letter of responsibility must guarantee return transportation and sufficient funds to support you while you are in Armenia, and must state t
Bolivian Tourist Visa Requirements
February 5th, 2010
Tourists come to Bolivia for a variety of reasons, including the remote, forbidding beauty of the Andes Mountains, ancient Incan ruins, Lake Titicaca, and the capital of La Paz.
To visit Bolivia, American citizens need both a US passport and a Bolivian visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the time you enter the country, and you can get a visa either before you leave the US, at the airport when you arrive or at official land border crossings.
Bolivian visas cost $135, and you must pay in cash if you decide to apply for one on arrival.
Here’s what you’ll need to apply for a Bolivian tourist visa.
One Bolivian visa application form
A US passport, valid for at last 6 months after you plan to enter Bolivia.
1 passport-sized photo, 4 by 4 centimete
Indian Transit Visa Requirements
February 4th, 2010
Are you traveling through India on the way to somewhere else? Make sure you have all the proper documentation first. Even if you are just passing through, y0u will likely need an Indian transit visa just to change planes.
Indian transit visas can only be used by travelers who are staying in India for 3 days or less on their way to another country. Here's what you need to apply:
1 Indian visa application form
2 passport-sized photos
Proof of address, such as a legible copy of a driver's license or a utility bill.
A copy of your birth certificate.
A confirmed airline itinerary showing that you are continuing on to another country.
An Indian transit visa is good for stays of 3 days or less, and must be used within 15 days of the date it is issued.
There are also a few
Chinese Tourist Visa Requirements
January 31st, 2010
China is becoming a popular tourist destination-so much so, in fact, that it's hard to believe that most foreigners were shut out of the country until 1974. Since then, though, China's tourist industry has grown rapidly.
According to Wikipedia, in 1985 1.4 million people visited China, bringing in the equivalent of $1.3 billion. By 2006, that number had increased to 49.6 million visitors, making China the fourth most-visited country in the world. By 2020, the World Trade Organization predicts that the country will be the "largest tourist country in the world, and the fourth largest for overseas travel."
If you are an American citizen, a visa is required for you to visit China as a tourist. You will need to apply for a Chinese tourist visa, called an "L" visa, before you leave, as
