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Do You Need a Visa to Travel to Brazil?
April 10th, 2024
UPDATE: On April 10, 2024, the Brazilian Government announced that they will postpone the e-Visa requirement for citizens of the United States, Australia, and Canada until April 10, 2025.
Starting April 10, 2025, Brazil is bringing back tourist and business visa requirements for citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia. But don't worry – it's not complicated. You just need a Brazil e-visa before you enter the country.
What is an e-Visa?
An e-Visa is similar to a traditional tourist or business visa. It gives you permission to travel around the country for up to 90 days. The difference between a traditional visa and an e-Visa is that it is easily applied for online. No embassy visits required!
Getting your Brazil e-Visa is easy. Fill out a simple form on your computer or
Simplified China Tourist Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizens: A Boost for Tourism
January 24th, 2024
Grab your passports and get ready for some fantastic news – China just made it a whole lot easier for U.S. citizens to explore its wonders. In an effort to boost tourism, the Chinese government has eased requirements for China tourist visa applications.
Do U.S. Citizens Need a Visa to Visit China?
Yes! U.S. citizens will need a visa to visit China. The recent change in visa application requirements only applies to the Chinese Tourist Visa (also called the L Visa). China offers different types of visas, depending on the purpose of your travel.
China’s Updated Tourist Visa Requirements
Starting January 1, 2024, U.S. citizens living in the states listed below planning a tourism trip to China, no longer need to submit a round-trip air ticket booking record, proof of hotel
Where to Apply for a Russian Visa
March 14th, 2014
Planning to visit Russia in the near future? You'll need a visa. But where do you get one?
Russian Embassies and Consulates
Getting a Russian visa is an infamously bureaucratic process. If you're applying by yourself instead of using a visa expeditor, you must apply in person at the appropriate Russian embassy or consulate.
There are five Russian consulate offices in the United States. Each has its own service area, or jurisdiction, based on your home address. To figure out which office services your area, see the list below:
Washington, DC
Address: 2641 Tunlaw Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
Phone number for visa questions: 202-939-8913202-939-8913
Jurisdiction: Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Nort
Travel Visa Service: 4 Countries Worth The Money
December 17th, 2013
Applying for a travel visa for one of the countries on this list? You'll probably want to seek professional help with the application process from an experienced group of experts.
India
Currently, India's visa system is complex and can be confusing, even if you're just going as a tourist. In fact, the US Department of State notes that "Indian visa regulations change frequently, often with little advance notice, and changes may be poorly advertised and inconsistently enforced."
With 16 different types of Indian visas to choose from with varying requirements, and a sometimes nit-picky application process, it helps to have a professional visa expediter to guide you through the process and act as your advocate.
China
With an alphabet soup of different visa types, you need to make sure y
New Azerbaijan Visa Requirements for Tourists
October 29th, 2010
Until just recently, American citizens could visit Azerbaijan without having to apply for a visa in advance. It's always been a good idea to do so, because getting a visa in the airport meant waiting through a number of long lines, but airport visas were an option if you didn't have the time to apply at an Azerbaijani embassy before you left.
However, as Gadling notes, the rules have changed and travelers to Azerbaijan need to take note:
"Then, in the middle of October, Azerbaijan suddenly changed its visa regime, requiring visitors to obtain visas at the country's embassies in advance. This requirement is not particularly annoying for tourists, who usually have time to drop their passports off at embassies prior to travel, but it's a huge hassle for business travelers who often need t