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Visas - Accepted Everywhere

by Maria Scinto, eHow Editor

Chinese Tourist Entry Visa

Some countries welcome the vacationer with no more than a passport in hand, but other countries insist on a tourist or travel visa. If you wish to visit a country that requires one, you may need to apply through that country's embassy or consulate.

Visa Basics

  • About Tourist Visas

    Depending on the country that you wish to visit, obtaining a tourist visa can be a long process which may even involve an interview. Or you may not even need a tourist Read More

  • Tourist Visa Application Forms

    A visa is a document, usually a small card, that shows your contact information and details about your country of origin. A visa is a legal indication that you are eligible Read More

  • Getting a Visa for Traveling Abroad

    How to understand the need for an international travel visa for traveling abroad in foreign countries; get expert tips and advice on international travel in this free Read More

  • More on Getting a Visa for Traveling Abroad

    How to get an international travel visa for traveling abroad in foreign countries; get expert tips and advice on international travel in this free instructional video. Read More

  • How to File for a Travel Visa

    Many foreign countries require a visa in addition to your passport. You can apply for a visa at the nearest consulate of each country you plan to visit. Read More

  • How to Get a Schengen Visa

    The good news is that a visa is not required of a U.S. citizen to go on vacation in Europe. A valid passport will work for this type of stay. However, anything longer than Read More

  • How to Get a Child's Travel Visa

    Traveling to a foreign country is not as simple as it once was. When you travel with children, you have even more to handle. Obtaining passports and visas for a child is Read More

Visas for U.S. Citizens

Visas for Non-U.S. Citizens

  • How to Apply for a USA Tourist Visa

    Visiting the United States for pleasure can be an enriching experience. There are several interesting activities to do and things to see. However, the United States Read More

  • How Does a Tourist Visa Work?

    Before a non-resident of the United States can qualify for a tourist visa they must first apply. To apply for a tourist visa the applicant must sign and complete each of Read More

  • How to Get a Travel Visa for the USA

    Do you want to travel to the U.S. and need a visa? If so, you will want to apply as early in advance as possible because processing times are longer than ever before and a Read More

  • How to Get a USA B-2 Visa

    The USA B-2 Visa is a Visa intended for those who will be tourists in the United States. This Visa allows foreign nationals to enter the United States without having to Read More

  • How to Extend a Visa in the USA

    So you are using a tourist visa to experience the USA, and you suddenly realize that you need more time here. You can stay longer in the United States if you have a good Read More

  • How to Obtain a Canadian Travel Visa

    US citizens or people with Green Cards do not need a visa for tourist travel to Canada for a stay of up to three months. However, if you're not in that category but living Read More

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