As of May 12, diplomats at Brazilian embassies and consulates around the world are on strike. Embassy workers and consulate staff are evidently striking to demand better salaries and the payment of housing allowances that are past due. This is according to the union representing Foreign Ministry employees. Unfortunately, information […]
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Good news if you have a last minute trip to Indonesia. Effective June 10, 2015, the government of Indonesia will allow US citizens and foreign nationals of 45 countries to enter Indonesia visa free for stays of 30 days or less. If you need a visa valid longer than 30
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are used to visitors. Of the 9.2 million people who live in the UAE, 7.8 million of them are expatriates. The country is made up of seven emirates including Abu Dhabi, the country’s capital, and Dubai, home to some of the tallest and most fascinating
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Swift has over 75 years of combined experience helping travelers secure expedited passports and visas. But did you know that Swift also works with businesses? Through our corporate partnership program, Swift has helped companies ranging from small firms to Fortune 500 businesses simplify their corporate travel. Our company started as
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Baby boomers are among the most diverse group of people in the United States. We’ve fought wars, raised families, started businesses, fought the man, marched for civil rights, and now many of us are enjoying a well-earned retirement. Born between 1946 and 1964, baby boomers are still the largest portion
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If you or your parents were born in India but you now live in the United States, there’s a good chance that you hold either a Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card or an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card. Both of these cards hold essentially the same benefits, helping
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No matter if you’re visiting India for leisure, business, medical purposes, or something else entirely, you will need to obtain an e-Visa. These visas allow you to enter the country, and are very quick and easy to apply for. At first, obtaining an e-visa may seem difficult, but you’ll soon
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In a move that has stunned many tourism experts, Egypt has decided to end its long-standing Egypt visa on arrival program. For as long as anyone can remember, tourists have been able to visit Egypt with ease by obtaining a visa in the airport upon arriving in the country. However,
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Although business travel can feel exciting when visiting another country, there is a big difference between traveling for leisure and business. This is especially true when it comes to applying for a visa. Tourist visas and business visas are very different, and you’ll need to know ahead of time which
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Travel to Venezuela has been a bit tricky, to say the least, as that country has experienced a great deal of tension over the last several months. Now, the Venezuelan Embassy has updated its protocols, informing US citizens that they must obtain a Venezuela visa before visiting the country. The
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