On February 15, 2009 the Government of Cote d’Ivoire announced that effective immediately a visa is required for all US citizens wishing to visit the country.
For more information see: Cote d’Ivoire visas
Archive for March, 2009
New US Passport Laws in Place on June 1, 2009
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
If you are used to going across the border to Mexico and Canada, you know that crossing the border and getting back was a matter of producing a birth certificate. On June 1, 2009, the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) will take place, putting restrictions on those traveling to Canada and Mexico. Simply put, on June 1, you’ll need a US Passport or another form of WHTI-compliant ID to cross the border.
For the most part, a US passport is the most recognizable and easiest WHTI-compliant document to obtain. With the anticipated increase in passport applications, it might be a good idea to go ahead and apply for a passport now. Of course, the easiest and fastest way to get a new passport is through a passport expeditor, like Passports and Visas.com. An expediting service reviews your application for errors and professionally hand delivers your passport application in the allotted time, often as fast as 24 hour service!
South Korea No Longer Requires Visas for Stays up to 90 Days
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009Just announced by the South Korean Embassy in Washington, DC -
As of November 17, 2008, the Republic of Korea joins the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). As a result, on reciprocity, U.S. citizens can visit Korea without a visa for duration of up to 90 days of less if the purpose of the trip is for pleasure, business, attending a conference, or visiting families or relatives. (Extension of stay is not permitted)
For more information: see South Korea Visa information.
