We are all facing an unprecedented situation today. Border closures, flight suspensions and lockdowns. Travel has come to a complete stand-still. Many of us had to cancel our trips, let our visas expire and lose money on our flights and hotels. And those of us who were already traveling got stranded in foreign countries. Imagine. You are stranded. You can't go back home. You are all alone. You don't have enough money. Your friends and family are worried. Many of us are/were in this … [Read more...]
How to extend your visa if you are stranded due to COVID-19
The world is facing an unprecedented situation today. Travel has come to a standstill. Stay home, stay safe is the new mantra. If you have been staying at home, great! But what if you have been traveling and stranded in a foreign country? Flights are suspended. Borders are closed. And, your visa is about to expire. I was in this exact situation a month ago. I researched. I figured my options. And, I extended my visa. Today I want to talk about how you can extend your … [Read more...]
How to fill Colombia eVisa application – A step-by-step guide
Colombia eVisa application is quite easy to complete. It would take about 30 minutes. Keep in mind that Colombia eVisa processing takes about 5 business days. But in certain situations, it can take up to 30 calendar days. So make sure to complete your eVisa application at least 30 days prior to your travel dates. I have listed out all sections and questions in this step-by-step guide. For each question, there is a comment explaining what exactly needs to be entered. Just follow … [Read more...]
How to get a British Airways email price quote for UK visa application- A step-by-step Guide
British Airways offers emailing a price quote for any of their flights. It's a free service and a price quote for the flight is sent to your email. You can print this email and use it as a flight itinerary for your UK visa application. Keep in mind that a flight itinerary is not required for UK visa applications for most nationalities. But for some nationalities, a flight itinerary is still required and British Airways email price quote is a quick and inexpensive option. I have … [Read more...]
How to get Thailand Visa on Arrival – A complete guide
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 unavoidable … [Read more...]
How to turn your weak passport into a strong passport (with examples)
There are many reasons why some passports are strong and some are weak. Economic and political stability, bilateral agreements, reciprocity, and many other factors 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 strongest. According to Henley & … [Read more...]
How to travel 49 non-Schengen countries VISA-FREE with a Schengen visa [2020 edition]
There are 26 countries you can visit with a Schengen visa. But, there are also 49 non-Schengen countries and territories that you can travel VISA-FREE with a Schengen visa. Most people 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: … [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...]
