Remember when traveling used to be easy? Book a flight, pack your passport and you’re set! Well, seems those days are coming to an end as more and more countries institute new requirements just to step foot within their borders. Heck, you can’t even go to Whole Foods anymore without being asked to scan your palm! No thanks,…
VFS Global brings Portugal visa services closer to home for residents of Qatar
Residents of Qatar can now apply for their Portugal visas at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Doha located at Levels 1 & 2, Al Nuaimi Building, Oqba Ibn Nafie Street, Airport Road, Doha, Qatar. Inaugurated on 3 September 2023, the centre will accept documents for short and long stay visas to Portugal. The…
Thailand grants visa exemption to Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists from 25 September 2023
Effective until 29 February 2024, the five-month stimulus visa scheme is aimed to help reach this year’s tourism revenue target of 2.38 trillion Baht. The Royal Thai Government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced the temporary tourist visa exemption scheme to passport holders of the People’s Republic of China and Republic of Kazakhstan effective…
This Popular Asian Country Finally Introduces A Long-Waited Digital Nomad Visa
Sri Lanka is an incredibly beautiful country and it is also an incredibly affordable place to live. For both of these reasons its capital city has quickly turned into a digital nomad hotspot. Digital nomads in Sri Lanka are attracted by the slow pace of life, the minimal living costs, and the contrast between its…
Visa and Conferma Pay Partner to accelerate expansion of Visa Commercial Pay Globally
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Conferma Pay, the world’s foremost providers of virtual payments technology, announced an extension of their strategic collaboration aimed at further enhancing Visa Commercial Pay, a suite of B2B payment solutions, to help improve cashflow for businesses and eliminate outdated manual processes. With virtual commercial cards at its core,…
Travelers Can Still Stay Long-Term In Europe Without A Visa By Visiting These 7 Countries
Most travelers can only spend a limited amount of time in Europe because of the Schengen Area. For Americans and many other nationalities, you can only spend 90 days out of every 180 days in the Schengen Area as a tourist. The Schengen Area currently consists of 27 European countries, with two more expected to…
Applying for visa? Quick guide to mitigate frauds
The meteoric surge in outbound travel from India has opened a gateway for not just globe-trotting Indians but also for a shadowy underbelly of scam artists. As more Indians give in to their wanderlust in what’s termed as ‘revenge travel’, many find themselves at the mercy of fraudsters preying on the increased demand for visa…
U.S. Travelers Can Visit These 10 African Countries Without A Visa
Africa is growing in popularity with American tourists. U.S. travelers are planning bucket-list trips to South Africa and cultural explorations in the North African countries of Morocco and Egypt. Safari travel to Africa is also surging in popularity again. In fact, America is officially the most safari-loving nation in the world. 63% of all safari…
Visa and TAT launch ‘Visa Thailand Grand Sale’
Visa, a world leader in digital payments and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT announced the launch of the Visa Thailand Grand Sale campaign. The campaign is designed to drive international tourism to Thailand while accelerating tourist spending at leading popular shopping destinations throughout the country, including King Power Duty Free, Central department stores, The Mall…
Top five most expensive countries to obtain a student visa
From international experience added to your CV to expanding your worldview, studying in a different country can have a positive impact on your personal and professional growth. But it’s important to take into account all costs before packing! William Russell have researched student visas across the world to reveal the most ( & least) expensive…
