Effective March 15, 2016 the Canadian government will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for some nationalities. US nationals will not require an ETA to enter Canada, they will still just require a valid passport or passport card. Nationals who hold a US green card will require this new ETA. […]
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Indian renunciation is a complicated topic that many former citizens of India don’t quite understand. Here’s a basic breakdown of what it is, and why it matters if you still hold an India passport but have obtained citizenship in another country: Under the Indian Citizenship Act, people who have left
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If you’re traveling to Russia on business, expect to dress sharply, arrive on time, be patient while waiting for the notoriously late Russian businessmen – and bring a gift. Gifts for Russian businessmen are expected at your first meeting. And even if your Russian business associates make a big deal
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BRICS is an acronym for the combined emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. BRICS is an independent international organization. Cooperative relations among BRICS nations are rooted in non-interference, equality, and mutual benefit of the combined economies. In 2001, Goldman Sachs predicted these economies to be wealthier
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Many of our foreign passport holders have contacted the Swift Team with questions about Schengen visas. Obtaining a Schengen visa can be tricky, but here are the basics to get you started. Lets start by defining Schengen Member countries that require a Schengen visa. The Schengen Area is comprised of
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When applying for different types of Chinese visas, The China Consulate will frequently require various documents with a “chop” on it. Many of our clients get frustrated with this requirement and leap to the conclusion that getting the document “chopped” will be difficult, or they are afraid that their contact
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Cramped seats, bad food, poor entertainment options and flight delays are never attractive options, but they become even less so when you’re stuck for hours on an international flight. We here at Swift reviewed various sources to give you the lowdown on the worst airlines for international travel. Worst for
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Since you’ll be spending hours upon hours on board, booking an international flight needs to be done with the utmost caution to ensure the utmost comfort. Here’s a rundown on what to expect from United Airline international flights, and good customer service is not necessarily one of them. Baggage Carry-ons
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Unfortunately, the Brazil consulate has decided not to extend expedited service for visas to Brazil. This means that getting a business or tourist visa to Brazil has gotten a little bit more complicated for US passport holders. If you need a Brazil travel visa in a hurry, you may have
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Flying in comfort always involves a travel pillow, but it can be a tough call to decide on which one to choose. We here at Swift did the heavy lifting for you, compiling a list of the top travel pillows to help make your next flight a truly dreamy one. Some
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