Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in South East Asia. Partially due to the hassle-free Thailand Visa on Arrival, which is available to 18 nationalities including India, China and Mexico. The availability of plenty of budget airlines also makes Thailand an attractive and budget-friendly holiday destination. I have applied for Thailand Visa on Arrival several times at various international airports and land borders. I have researched, analyzed and documented every detail of it. … [Read more...]
11 Reasons for UK visa refusal (and how to overcome them)
UK visa application is the most strict and highly scrutinized visa process. The UK Visas and Immigration receives thousands of visa applications every year that do not meet visa requirements. It's your responsibility to make sure you are eligible, meet the requirements and provide the necessary documentation. Once you have a UK visa refusal, it permanently remains in the records of the UK Home Office. Each time you re-apply, your previous UK visa refusal comes up. It becomes an … [Read more...]
How to turn your weak passport into a strong passport (with examples)
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash There are many reasons why some passports are strong and some are weak. Factors such as economic and political stability, bilateral agreements, reciprocity, etc affect the strength of a passport. Passports from war-torn countries tend to suffer a lot these days. Countries with population issues also seem to have weaker passports. What makes a passport strong or weak? A passport that offers VISA-FREE access to most countries in the world is the … [Read more...]
How to travel 39 Non-Schengen countries VISA-FREE with Schengen visa
There are 26 countries you can visit with Schengen visa. But, there are also 39 non-Schengen countries that you can travel VISA-FREE with Schengen visa. Many think that a Schengen visa is only for the Schengen zone. Yes, of course, it is. But many non-Schengen countries also honor Schengen visa as their own visa. Why do non-Schengen countries honor Schengen visa? There are several reasons why non-Schengen countries honor Schengen visas - Reason 1: Countries soon to be included in the … [Read more...]
How to schedule US visa appointment- A step-by-step guide
After completing your DS-160, the next step in your visa application is to schedule US visa appointment. This requires paying the visa fee and selecting the location and date for your visa interview. Some countries require an additional appointment for biometrics at a Visa Application Center. The US visa appointment available dates vary from country to country and location to location. You can check the current wait times for visa appointments at the Bureau of Consular Affairs website. … [Read more...]
How to fill DS-160 form online for US visa – A step-by-step guide
The first step in your US visa application process is to fill DS-160 form online. It is also the most important step as the result of your visa to the most part depends on your DS-160 form. DS-160 is a very lengthy form, so it can take you a few days to complete. So, start your US visa process early. You can also save and come back to your DS-160 form at any time. Why is DS-160 form very important in your US visa application? During the interview, you may not be asked to present any … [Read more...]
5 ways to get a proof of onward travel for your next trip
When you are heading to a new country, the boarding airline usually asks for a proof of onward travel. At the arriving airport, the immigration officers also ask for a return or onward ticket. If you are unsure of where you will be heading next, booking a return or onward ticket can be difficult. Especially if you are a digital nomad or traveling long term, it’s difficult to know your next destination several weeks in advance. The airline's staff at the check-in insist on showing a … [Read more...]
How to travel 25 countries VISA-FREE with UK visa
One of the frequent questions I get is which countries can I visit with a UK visa. The short answer is the UK. The long answer is you can travel to 25 countries VISA-FREE with UK visa. I encourage you all to secure a US visa or at least a Canada visa first. Both these visas are long-term visas. These visas offer VISA-FREE travel to quite a few countries. But if you happened to have a UK visa or applying for one, then it is still better than not having any visas at all. There are about 25 … [Read more...]
How to book flight tickets with 24 hour FREE cancellation on Expedia – A step-by-step guide
© Ragsac19 | Dreamstime.com Expedia offers FREE cancellation on flight tickets within 24 hours of booking. If your plans change or if you find a better deal, you can simply cancel your flight tickets within 24 hours of booking and get a full refund. You can book flight tickets with 24 hour FREE cancellation on Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, and Priceline. Why book flight tickets with 24 hour FREE cancellation? FREE cancellation within 24 hours of booking is very convenient if you are on a … [Read more...]
What is Visa on Arrival and how to get it successfully every time
© Iryna Rasko | Dreamstime.com Visa on Arrival (VoA) is also a visa, but you would get the visa at the arrival airport rather than from the consulate in your home country. Visa on Arrival is also sometimes referred to as Visa upon Arrival or Landing Visa. Since Visa on Arrival is also a visa, you would need to have all the required documents as a regular visa. A Visa on Arrival can also be denied just like a regular visa, so you must have a backup plan in such a case. Should you prefer … [Read more...]
