US Travel Tips
Travel tips for Indians visiting USA.
Do US Travel Insurance Companies Really Cover Pre-Existing Medical Conditions?
When you are choosing a travel medical insurance policy for a trip to USA, one of the most important things to consider is that whether the insurance policy covers pre-existing medical conditions or not. Unfortunately, most travel insurance plans automatically exclude coverage for the most common pre-existing medical conditions. A [...]
How to Get Mexican Tourist Visa
According to data released by the Mexico Tourism Board, 10.6 million international tourists visited the country in the first quarter of 2018 alone. This represents a 12.6% increase from the 9.4 million people who visited Mexico during the same time in 2017. What this goes to show is the rising popularity of Mexico as a global [...]
Canada Visit Visa Application Form and Process for Indians
A whopping 2,54,000 Indians visited Canada in 2017 alone, says Destination Canada. This was an 18% increase over 2016 and the strongest growth among all the Asia Pacific markets. In 2018, Indians set new monthly records for the previous 12 months in the form of 2,87,000 visitors to Canada. This clearly shows that Canada is one of the [...]
How to Bring Money from India to USA
According to the RBI guidelines, an individual can transfer a maximum of US$2,50,000 from India to another country within one year. The high transfer limit may give you an idea that the regulations for bringing money to the US are lenient, although in reality, they are not. In fact, the Liberalized Reporting Scheme (LRS) has been revised [...]
Can a New-born Baby in India Get a Visit Visa to USA?
Yes, a new-born baby in India can get a US visit visa. If you are planning to take your little one to USA, you first need to get a passport made for your baby. Only after that can you apply for a visa. Steps to Apply for the Baby’s Passport Apply for the Birth Certificate After your baby is born, the most important document that you [...]
Indian Passport Renewal Process
With Indians increasingly looking to the world for work and pleasure, having a passport has become indispensable. And, while a passport is a prerequisite to travelling abroad, it doesn’t guarantee entry into a foreign country. For this, you need the passport stamped with a visa to the country you wish to visit. Other than travelling [...]
Schengen Visa for H1B Holders
Under the US Immigration and Nationality Act, the H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to temporarily work in America-based companies for a specific duration. This visa is particularly popular among Indian technology and investment banking professionals. Each year, thousands of applications are filed by H1B visa [...]
What is the Difference between a 36-Page and 60-Page Indian Passport?
Are you planning to apply for an Indian passport? Did you know that under the Passports Act of 1967, the Indian passport is issued by the President of India? A passport isn’t just mandatory for people traveling abroad, it also acts as valid identity proof for citizens of India. There are three different types of passports available in [...]
What Visa do US Permanent Residents Need to Visit Australia?
If you have a valid US passport and you need to travel to Australia for tourist or business purposes, you need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authority or ETA to do so. This is a label-free visa and you can apply for it on the ETA website. The ETA is an Australian tourist visa that permits you to stay in Australia for up to 3 months [...]
Do Americans Need a Visa to Visit Syria?
The US government warns its citizens regarding the risk involved in visiting Syria due to the significant increase in violence, terrorism and cases of kidnapping in the country over the past few years. If you still decide to visit Syria, it is advisable to check the government website on visiting high risk areas, establishing a security [...]