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 out 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 Flight Quote for Visa Application: A Step-by-Step Guide
British Airways offers emailing a price quote for your desired route. British Airways flight quote email is a free service and a price quote for the flight is sent to your email. The email includes details such as the flights, fares and the passenger names. IMPORTANTAs of May 2023, British Airways has discontinued the email price quote feature. We are not certain if this is temporary. We will update the article when this feature is back on BA website. *** Using price quote email … [Read more...]
Thailand Visa on Arrival (VOA) in 2023: 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. *** 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...]
51 non-Schengen countries you can travel VISA-FREE with a Schengen visa [2023 edition]
There are 27 countries you can visit with a Schengen visa. But, there are also 51 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 … [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 for US Visa: A Step-by-Step Guide (with screenshots)
The first step in the US visa application process is to fill DS-160 form online. It's a lengthy form with several pages and sections, so it can take you a few days to complete. Before you start the application, go through my comprehensive guide on DS-160 form to understand the technical requirements and the documents needed for filling out the application. Then, follow along this step-by-step guide to complete your DS-160 form. There are screenshots and instructions to guide you. For … [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...]
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