UK visa application asks for your travel history for the last 10 years. You must also submit your original passport that has the visas and stamps from your previous travels. You may be wondering why is travel history important for UK visa. Many are in the same boat and do not understand the importance of travel history. In this article, you will learn everything about travel history for UK visa. --- Is travel history important for UK visa? Yes. Travel history is an important factor … [Read more...]
How much bank statement is required for UK visit visa
When it comes to how much bank statement is required for UK visit visa, there is a lot of confusion out there. Mainly because UKVI does not provide proper guidelines on bank statements. Not just on how many months of statements, but how much cash should you have, what kind of transactions are allowed, etc. In this article, you will learn everything about bank statements for UK visit visa. How much bank statement is required for UK visit visa? You must submit 6 months of bank statements … [Read more...]
What it’s like to be stranded in a foreign country for 70 days: An interview with Geeta
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. TABLE OF CONTENTS Documents needed before startingSteps for Colombia eVisa application01. Start02. Application03. Applicant04. Visa05. Additional information06. Supporting … [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 … [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. Once you have a UK visa refusal, it remains permanently in the records of the UK Home Office. Each time you re-apply, your previous UK visa refusal comes up. It becomes an unavoidable hindrance to all of your future UK visa applications. Therefore, you must get approval in the first attempt at all … [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. TABLE OF CONTENTS What makes a passport strong or weak?What are some of the strong and weak passports in the world?How to turn your weak passport into strong … [Read more...]
45 non-Schengen countries you can travel VISA-FREE with a Schengen visa [2022 edition]
There are 26 countries you can visit with a Schengen visa. But, there are also 45 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS Why do non-Schengen countries honor Schengen visas?What countries are included in the Schengen visa?What Schengen visas are eligible … [Read more...]
