Visa: that tedious essential procedure to see the world
AUSTRALIA
Why visit: for the aboriginal culture that it still preserves on its shores, for its "Miami", for having ** the coolest and most bohemian little town in the world,** for its ** irresistible bichinos **... In short, because it has something great for every type of traveler!
The procedure: the Australian tourist visa for Spaniards, which allows you to stay in the country for up to one year, it is ordered through the internet specifically here. The first thing you will have to do is create an account on the platform, and then fill in your data. Payment is also made online, and around €100.
CAMBODIA
Why visit it :p Because you can take a cruise on the Mekong that will change your life and stop by, because it is one of the essential destinations to get to know the wonderful Indochina and because going with children is a joy.
The procedure: It also can apply online ; you just need your passport to have a minimum validity of 6 months, pay 20 american dollars , a passport photo and wait three business days for it to be processed. It is valid for three months, and allows you to spend 30 days in the country.
CHINA
Why visit: for its ** amazing red beach **, for its irresistible profiles, because you have to do these 20 things in its capital before you die, because there are still 22 things that they don't know about it and that They will make you fall in love even more if possible.
The procedure: the most common visa is the L, which allows you to enter the country and explore it for three months at most. You will have to request it at the embassy, the consulate or by mail, and you can ** prepare it online ,** although you will still have to submit a receipt at the embassy. Its price is around 65 euros and it will take a week or so to process it. Again you will need a valid passport that does not expire in the next six months, as well as two blank pages of it and a passport photo. They will also ask you round-trip plane ticket and hotel reservation or place where you are going to stay.
CUBA
Why visit: because its inhabitants will captivate you, because El Malecón is a way of life and Havana is always an exciting story to tell.
The procedure: This visa is processed with the consulate or the embassy, although it is also possible to do it by post mail. The tourist ticket, which will be the one you need, is valid for a single entry into the territory on a trip that lasts a maximum 30 days, extendable for another 30 once there. To get it you will need a valid passport, fill out a form, have a round trip plane ticket and a health insurance and pay about 25 euros. Here you have all the information.
Who does not love the contrasts of Cuba?
EGYPT
Why visit: the strange thing would be not wanting to visit it: no matter how turbulent times are, the stones of Cairo, the ** impressive temple of Abu Simbel ** or its lively bazaars are highlights in the life of any self-respecting traveler.
The procedure: until now it was possible to get a 15-day visa at the Cairo airport itself, but since last year this system is only possible for who travel with a tour operator . If you want to visit the country on your own, you must apply for a visa at the egyptian embassy in spain , which will allow you to travel for a month. You will need a passport with a minimum validity of at least six months, a passport photo and pay some 25 euros (at the consulate/embassy) or 15 (at the airport).
UNITED STATES
Why visit: Charming neighborhoods, terrifying hotels, **movie roadtrips** with attractions you'll never forget, **Hollywood New York**...OMG, EVERYTHING!
The procedure: what you need to travel to the United States is an **ETSA VISA, which you can get online**, and a valid credit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover) to pay for the 14 dollars What is the request worth? The document is valid for 90 days, and the ideal is to order it online at least 72 hours before flying. In addition, you must have an electronically readable passport with a minimum validity of six months and... ensure that Don't get stopped at immigration on arrival. Here are some tricks to get through the process as quickly as possible.
INDIA
Why visit: for the multiple treasures of Hindu culture, for its ** colorful and famous party **, for its Bollywood-style weddings (or vice versa), for... find out for yourself!
The procedure: good news: this can also be completed via Internet. It's as simple as getting here, fill in your data, upload a photo and pay the corresponding fee (around 60 euros ) . Make sure you do at least four days before traveling ; you will have 30 to walk around the country and they will allow you to enter twice in a year.
KENYA, RWANDA AND UGANDA
Why visit them: because Kenya is the african blockbuster country , because it offers plans like you never even dreamed of, because, in general, it is ** a superlative country ** ; because Uganda is the best place to escape from the world.
The procedure: a single visa, three countries! To get it you will need a photograph, a passport with at least six months validity, a visa application letter and a copy of the flight reservation to and from **Kenya (which must be your country of entry and exit)**. The visa application fee, which offers you the possibility of staying in these countries for 90 days , It is 75 euros , and can be ordered at the Kenyan embassy or by mail.
Kenya, a superlative country
MALDIVES
Why visit: because it is **necessary for your spiritual well-being,** really.
The procedure: entering Maldives is almost as easy as doing it to any EU country: You will only need a passport valid for more than six months and a ticket to leave the country. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be given a visa valid for 30 days for free!
RUSSIA
Why visit: because the Trans-Siberian is a yes or yes, because of the beautiful towns that contain its essence, because ** Moscow will leave you speechless .**
The procedure: To begin with, you have two options: do it **through the Russian Embassy** (so you will have to make an appointment well in advance, as they have a waiting list) or **the Russian Visa Center**, a company independent authorized by the country that can manage it with you much less time in advance and with which you can also work for mail . The difference is that doing it on your own will cost you 35 euros, while with the Central there will be 58. Also, if you ask for it urgent (24 hours in advance), the normal price is 70 euros compared to the 113 of the company. On the other hand, keep in mind that you need to get a health insurance (around 15-20 euros) and a Letter of Invitation or visa support, which in theory should be provided by the hotel for free. However, it seems that in practice this rarely happens, and it is usually necessary to pay for it more or less ten euros.
TURKEY
Why visit: because its towns will drive you crazy, but, above all, because it is the perfect blend of East and West.
The procedure: very simple! Go to the airport with your ID or passport, which must be valid for at least three months, and pay 15 euros in terms of fees. You can also get it online here.
VIETNAM
Why visit: because ** you have to live these ten experiences **, because David Muñoz also loved it, because It's like time travel.
The procedure: you can process it through the Embassy -and by mail-; They will ask you for a passport photo, the Vietnam visa application form, a passport with at least six months of validity and to pay the fees, which are more or less 80 euros. The process takes time five days to be carried out, and will give you the possibility of staying in the country from one month to one year, going in and out several times even.
Time stood still in beautiful Vietnam...
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