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Saudi Arabia Business Visas
October 22nd, 2009
Most Americans who travel to Saudi Arabia go there for business or religious reasons-the Saudi government doesn't issue many tourist visas, and the ones it does issue are only granted to organized tour groups following an approved itinerary.
Is there a business trip to Saudi Arabia in your future? Don't forget to apply for your Saudi Arabia visa well in advance! The US Department of State's website notes that they can take months to issue, and you need to have one ahead of time to enter the country.
Here's what you need to get a Saudi Arabia business visa:
A valid US passport
1 passport photo
An invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the company you are doing business with should be able to help)
A letter from your company, explaining who you are, what you will b
Getting a Vietnamese Visa for Vietnam’s Year of Tourism
September 30th, 2009
For 2010, Vietnam is celebrating a National Year of Tourism. Actually, they are kicking it off a little bit early, on October10, 2009, according to this article on Bernama.com.
The kick-off celebration will include many exciting activities for Vietnamese citizens and travelers alike, including art performances, music performances like Chinese traditional operettas and traditional folk songs, martial art exhibitions and calligraphy.
The celebration of the National Year of Tourism will continue on through 2010, of course. According to the Vietnamese government's tourism site, the entire country will be participating. Vietnam is also celebrating the 1,000-year anniversary of the founding of its capital, Hanoi, so many events will be held there. There will will an emphasis on en
Types of Ghanaian Visas
September 18th, 2009
Traveling to Ghana is definitely an adventure that requires planning ahead. One important step in preparing for a trip to Ghana is obtaining the correct type of travel visa.
Fortunately, determining what type of Ghanaian visa to apply for is pretty simple. Ghana's visa classification system is straightforward, especially compared to some other countries. Unless you are traveling to Ghana on official government business, you'll need one of the following types of visas:
A tourist visa if you are a tourist or visiting friends or family.
A business visa if you traveling on business.
A student visa if you are going to Ghana to study.
Ghanaian visas can also be either single-entry or multiple-entry. A single entry visa is valid for 3 months and only allows you to enter and leave
Types of Brazilian Visas
September 17th, 2009
Whether you're going to Brazil to spend time on the beach, enjoy the nightlife in Rio de Janeiro or explore the Amazon rainforest, two items should be at the very top of your packing list: your passport and your visa.
All American citizens traveling to Brazil are required to carry the appropriate type of Brazilian travel visa. There are quite a few different types of Brazilian visas, so make sure you apply for the right one! To help you out, we've listed some common travel situations along with the corresponding types of visas.
Tourism
The first type of Brazilian visa is the tourist visa. Obviously, if you're traveling to Brazil as a tourist, you'll need one of these. However, there are several other situations that also require a tourist visa.
For example, scientists an
Types of Bolivian Visas
September 16th, 2009
Each country has its own rules regarding visits from American citizens. Bolivia requires that any American citizen traveling in to the country have the appropriate type of visa.
The type of visa you'll get is based on the purpose of your trip. Fortunately, Bolivia's visa system is relatively straightforward. Unless you are a diplomat on official business, there are three types of visas to choose from:
Tourist visas- Bolivian tourist visas are for people who want to visit Bolivia as tourists or who want to visit friends or relatives. Tourist visas are valid for a period of 5 years. During that 5 year period, you can visit Bolivia 3 times, but each visit can be no longer than 90 days.
Business visas- Bolivian business visas are for people entering Bolivia on business. Th
