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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Our diplomatic relations with Cuba have been restored, but getting to the country directly from the United States is still a bit of an issue for travelers. Fortunately, major steps are being taken to allow commercial flights to Cuba from the United States. American Airlines is among the first airline
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We have some good news out of Thailand. As of early 2016, the Thai government introduced a new type of tourist visa for people of all nationalities. Americans and travelers from all over the world can now obtain a six month multiple-entry Thailand tourist visa. These new multiple entry visas
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The 31st summer Olympic Games will be taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, next summer. Fans of the Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games are already getting excited for Rio 2016. And with good reason! The Summer Olympics are a great opportunity to root for your home country and take
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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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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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Canada has made a surprising change to its travel rules, the National Law Review reports. Starting in March of next year, people who travel to Canada who are currently visa-exempt will need to first gain approval through a new electronic travel authorization system (ETA). This affects US citizens who are
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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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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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The world of visa applications is a little bit like the Kardashians: there’s always drama.
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