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- Algerian Visa Hassles Leave “Art of Nonconformity” Author Guessing About His Next Destination
- North Korea Visa Update: North Korea To Allow US Tourists Year-Round
- Indian Visa Requirements
- Can You Still Use A Visa After Your Passport Has Expired?
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Chris Guillebeau On The Difficulties of Getting a Belarus Visa
August 13th, 2010
Like Russia, Belarus is one of those countries that seems to absolutely revel in bureaucracy. Consequently, if you decide you want to visit, you should be prepared to jump through more hoops than your average circus animal. Even professional travelers can find Belarus' visa system frustrating. For example, it took Chris Guillebeau, a writer/digital nomad who is in the process of visiting every single country in the world, 3 tries to get into Belarus, even using a visa service.
From his blog, here's a list of the problems he had on his last, successful attempt:
1. Can not write “OR” for state – must write “OREGON.”
2. Can not write “Oregon” for state – must write “OREGON.”
3. Can not use “#” for “Number” – must write “NUMBER”
4. Digital signa
Algerian Visa Hassles Leave “Art of Nonconformity” Author Guessing About His Next Destination
August 3rd, 2010
Poor Chris Guillebeau! After 3 tries, he finally managed to get the necessary visa to get into Belarus, but according to his blog, now the Algerian visa system is wreaking havoc with his plan to visit every country in the world:
I have a ticket for Algeria and a hotel reservation in Algiers, both of which were required to apply for a visa in Washington, D.C. two weeks ago. The whole point of this trip is to go to Belarus and Algeria, two countries that are relatively difficult to get to. The problem is, I still have no Algerian visa, and my duplicate passport is still in Washington as I fly off to Europe with my regular passport.
So, what's next? Depends on whether or not Algeria issues him a visa in a timely fashion. If they do, the visa service he's working with will overnight it to
North Korea Visa Update: North Korea To Allow US Tourists Year-Round
February 13th, 2010
The relationship between North Korea and the US may not be particularly cordial, but the cash-strapped country is thirsty for American tourist dollars, especially since South Korea's Hyundai group stopped running cross-border tours in 2008.
According to Reuters, to encourage US tourists to come visit North Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has agreed to let Americans in year-round. Previously, tourists from the US were only allowed in from August to October for the Arirang Mass Games.
However, just because American citizens are being allowed to cross the border, that doesn't mean that you'll be able to move around freely. Americans are restricted to staying in hotels reserved for foreigners , and cannot stay more than 4 nights. Expect to spend your trip being escorted around b
Indian Visa Requirements
December 31st, 2009
American citizens traveling to India are required to have both a valid passport and an Indian visa. India won't issue a visa for you at the airport, so it is crucial to gather all of the necessary documents and submit your visa application well before you plan to depart.
Indian visa requirements vary depending on what type of visa you are applying for (for more information, see Types of Indian Visas). Here are the requirements for the two most common types of visas, tourist visas and business visas.
Indian Visa Requirements for Tourists.
If you are going to India as a tourist, you will need the following documents:
Your valid US passport
2 recent passport-sized photos
A completed Indian visa application form. To ensure that your visa application is approved, make sure th
Can You Still Use A Visa After Your Passport Has Expired?
October 31st, 2009
Many countries issue visas that are good for a number of years. That means that it's entirely possible to end up with a visa that expires after your passport. What happens if your passport is expired but your visa is still valid?
The answer depends on the type of visa in question and the country that issued it. However, in most cases, you can use a valid visa even if your passport is expired. You do need to renew your passport, though.
When you renew your passport, you can usually do one of two things. The first option is to carry the old passport with your visa in it along with your new passport. However, when you travel, you'll have to be very careful to keep track of both passports. If you lose your new passport, you'll be stuck trying to get a new one in a foreign country.
