Posted on 5/12/2011 at 6:25:01 AM

In the modern world there are few things governments protect more fiercely than the security of their borders. Australia is no different. As such, there seem to be a countless number of different visas, each appropriate to only a very specific set of reasons for visiting Australia. It is all too easy to become lost in the paperwork and jargon. This article aims to clear the metaphorical fog and explain exactly what visa you require for your particular trip to Australia.
Perhaps one of the simplest travel visas available is the ETA tourist visa. ETA stands for Electronic Travel Authority and represents the fact that this visa no longer takes the form of a stamp in your passport. Instead, if approved, the authorisation is stored electronically against your passport number. The only requirement set for those applying for a tourist visa is that they hold a passport in one of the thirty-four approved countries. However, do not assume that just because you meet this requirement you will then automatically qualify for a visa, this is simply not the case.
Therefore, it is recommended that you do not book flights until your visa has been approved, this ensures that you will not
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Posted on 1/19/2011 at 8:11:15 AM

Are you off to the Scottish city of Edinburgh but not quite sure what you'll encounter? Well this city guide is designed to give you a brief but comprehensive overview of what you can do in this historical castle city and the capital city of Scotland! Situated in the South-East, Edinburgh is often thought of as Scotland's cultural capital and is the second biggest city in the country. Needless to say, there is plenty to see and do here with an abundance of tourist sights to take in.
Perhaps the first thing you will notice upon arrival to the city is the stunning Medieval and largely Georgian architecture. The beautiful streets surround Edinburgh Castle, the centrepiece of the city, separating the Old Town and the New Town districts. In fact, a walking tour of Edinburgh is one of the best ways to see the city, with over 4,500 listed buildings and 40 conservation areas. More than a million visitors from all over the world visit Edinburgh every year and it is easy to see why it is the second most visited city after London in the UK.
The site of Edinburgh Castle atop a
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Posted on 5/31/2010 at 1:27:55 PM

There are many strict rules and regulations that regulate travel from the United States to China. There are different rules depending on why you are going go China. For instance, business travelers will have different rooms than tourists. There are a number of rules that everyone should know though because they affect all travelers.There are a number of China visa requirements that business travelers and pleasure travelers should be aware of.Despite the reason you are traveling to China in order to be issues a China visa you will need to have a United States passport that will be valid for at least six months. The United States passport will also need to have at least two blank pages left. You required a China visa will be rejected if both of these requirements are not satisfied.When filling out and submitting a China visa application, everyone will need to provide a passport regulation photo which should be 2” x 2”. You can submit a photo that is color or black and white as long as the background is white. You can get a passport regulation photo taken by any professional photographer. These individuals should be familiar with taking passport regulation photos. It
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Posted on 7/30/2009 at 8:11:47 PM

When planning a trip to Europe, there are a ton of available resources for travelers. With this is mind, it is often time-consuming to wade through all of the websites to find really valuable information.
Here is a list of some of the top travel resources for planning a trip to Europe.
1) Wikitravel
This is one of the best sites for travel available. It is open source, so it is constantly updated; further, it is usually locals or people who have direct, experience with an area who contribute information. Thus you get localized information you might not have gotten elsewhere.
2) World Travel Tips
This is a huge, comprehensive resource for world travel. It includes forums, articles, links, free membership and much more for every continent. Their European section covers every European Country and offer in-depth information about each one.
3) About.com: Europe for Visitors
This is a great site dedicated to travel in Europe from About.com. Geared towards everyone from first time to experienced travelers, it is a goldmine of European travel and planning information.
4) Virtual Tourist
This is a great travel guide. Their motto is 'real travelers - real info." This seems consistent with the site, which has everything from transportation reviews to the best
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