South Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is required for all visa-exempt nationalities traveling to South Korea. Some nationalities are temporarily exempt from K-ETA until 31 December 2024. The K-ETA is not required for travelers under the age of 17 and younger, or 65 and above. The K-ETA application is entirely online and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Quick summary: If you haven't already, read the South Korea Visa Guide for general information on various … [Read more...]
South Korea Visa for Tourists in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
South Korea’s visa policy is generally simple but has a couple of exceptions and specific rules that allow visa-free access where otherwise a visa would be necessary. The Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) was introduced in September 2021 and is now mandatory for all travelers without visas 18 or older and 65 or younger. This means there is no true visa exemption anymore. However, some nationalities are exempt from the K-ETA until 31 December 2024. In this article, I will guide … [Read more...]
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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 were all facing an unprecedented situation during COVID. Border closures, flight suspensions and lockdowns. Travel had come to a complete stand-still. Remember those days? 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. … [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...]
US tourist visa: Requirements and application procedure
US tourist visa requirements are clear and detailed. US visa application is a multi-step process. The first step of the application process is to fill DS-160 form online. The second step is to schedule the visa interview appointment. This step involves paying the visa fee and picking the location and date of your visa interview. Visa interview is mandatory so it can be intimidating for some. If you have a genuine reason to visit the US along with relevant data and documentation, the odds of … [Read more...]
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10 ways to research visa requirements for any country
One of the biggest hurdles for travelers with weak passports is the visa. Jumping into international travel with a weak passport can be scary. Especially with confusing and conflicting visa requirements. It is often difficult to research visa requirements. There is no one source out there that gives you a complete picture. You have to contact consulates, read up on blogs, check with airlines and search on the internet to figure out the visa procedure. I have been traveling the world for … [Read more...]
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