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 [2021 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. You … [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 … [Read more...]
5 ways to get proof of onward travel for your next trip
When you are heading to a new country, the boarding airline usually asks for 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 return or … [Read more...]
How to travel 35 countries VISA-FREE with a UK visa [2021 edition]
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 35 countries and territories 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 … [Read more...]
How to book flight tickets with 24 hour FREE cancellation on Expedia – A step-by-step guide
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 lookout for a perfect flight … [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...]
How to travel 36 countries VISA-FREE with a Canada visa [2021 edition]
I always encourage my readers to get their US visa at some point. Having a US visa will open up many doors. Of course, you can travel to the US, but you can also travel to 49 countries VISA-FREE with US visa. But, many fear that the US visa is the most difficult to get. Well, there is an alternative - CANADA VISA. Canada visa is the second best visa. You can travel 36 countries VISA-FREE with Canada visa. The best thing about Canada visa is that there is NO VISA INTERVIEW. The US … [Read more...]
11 mistakes that can get your visa denied (and how to avoid them)
The success rate of visa approval depends on many factors. It also depends on the country you are applying for and what proof of documentation you have. But sometimes, even simple mistakes can get your visa denied. I have applied for a lot of visas in the last 7 years. I have made a ton of mistakes myself. But over time I have learned to avoid these mistakes. These days, none of my visas are rejected. Being smart and avoiding these mistakes will spare you time, money and visa denials. So, … [Read more...]
