Applying for a visa can be a long and drawn-out process, with countless documents and requirements. If you are applying for a German Student Visa or Job Seeker Visa, one of the most confusing parts of the process is the Blocked Bank Account. If you have recently been informed that you need a Blocked Bank Account (Sperrkonto) before you apply for your visa but you aren’t exactly sure what that means, this article should answer your questions. [...]
When applying for a German Student Visa, one of the most important documents you have to submit is the German Student Visa cover letter. Many student visa applicants focus on obtaining the other necessary documents, such as school records, language certifications, and other bureaucratic requirements, and overlook the cover letter which is a mistake. Why is the Cover Letter for German Student Visa so important? Well, your cover letter is what will let the visa officials who [...]
Living in Dubai can be a very exciting experience. As the most popular emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it has become synonymous with a lavish and bustling lifestyle, diverse culture, and high standards of living. The majority of Dubai residents are actually expats - professionals and business people who want to take advantage of the lack of income tax and are looking to further their careers. And lately, many internationals are also considering Dubai as [...]
Singapore’s passport is the most powerful passport in the world, tying alongside that of Japan. Passport holders of Singapore have visa-free access to over 160 countries. To put it into perspective, I should remind you that there are only 198 countries in the world overall! So, Singaporeans rarely have to worry about visa requirements when traveling to a foreign country for tourism and short-term purposes. The visa requirements for Singapore passport holders are few, but there are [...]
Moving abroad or even getting a second passport has never been easier for the rich and powerful. Countries all around the globe, in particular, those with high GDP and excellent healthcare, education system, and stable political, justice, economic and social environment have been offering to rich foreigners the chance to become residents or even passport holders of their country, in exchange for Following find a list of these countries, the programs they offer, the minimal investments and [...]
If you are in the process of applying for a Schengen Visa, you may have noticed that are asked to submit a Cover Letter. The Cover Letter for Schengen Visa applications is an important requirement, and knowing how to properly write one could affect the outcome of the visa application. What is a Cover Letter for Schengen Visa Application? The Cover Letter for a Schengen Visa is a necessary part of your visa application because it is [...]
When the end of the year is quickly approaching, many of us are planning on taking a much-needed break away from work or school responsibilities. While sometimes, the idea of a perfect holiday involves spending time at home with your family, other times you just want to take a nice trip somewhere. Everyone’s idea of the best places to visit in winter is different: some want to enjoy the holiday spirit, some want to get away from [...]
Every traveller who is planning on taking a trip abroad is always advised to purchase health insurance. In fact, travel health insurance is an obligatory requirement for visa applications to many countries, including the Schengen Area. That’s because without health insurance, the doctor visit costs may add up higher than your entire trip; in some countries more so than others. With recent media coverage of healthcare cost nightmares in the US, foreigners travelling there have understandably started [...]
We all know it is important to travel - you discover new cultures, meet new people, learn about different lifestyles from your own. You discover that there is so much more to the world than your little corner of it. However, although reading a motivational piece of writing on the importance of traveling can inspire most people, for many of us, traveling to far-off countries is not as easy as grabbing your passport and being on the [...]
Brazil and Argentina are examining the possibility of a new visa joint for China, which would allow Chinese nationals to visit both countries with only one tourist visa. Speaking at the 8th Global Tourism Economy Forum held in Macao this week, Argentina’s Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Santos, said that the visa could be extended to include other South American countries as well. Marcelo Alvaro Antonio, Brazil’s Minister of Tourism also spoke at the forum, saying that they [...]
