The right hand page of this Thai passport shows an Indian visa.
Check whether you need to obtain a visa, which is required by some countries.
A visa is an endorsement made in a passport allowing entry into the country you’re visiting, testifying that your passport has been examined and found in order. It permits you to visit that country for a specified purpose and usually for a limited time.
While actual visa processing times vary from country to country, it is best to allow 120 days to ensure that you receive your visa for your trip. Vantage travelers automatically receive information and applications if the country they are visiting requires a visa.
Don’t wait until it’s too late to get your visa. While we Americans sometimes complain about the speed at which our government’s bureaucracy runs, many countries are considerably worse, and they don’t offer the option of paying an extra fee for rush processing as our State Department does.
For American citizens, the U.S. State Department maintains information on visa requirements for most foreign nations on its web site. Click here, then on the name of the country you’ll be visiting, for specific information on travel to that country. Visa information will be under the heading, “ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS.”
Finally, if you choose to get your visa through a private company that offers visa expediting services, caveat emptor (”Let the buyer beware”). Make sure you are dealing with a reputable company.
Important: Non-U.S. and Canadian citizens traveling with a U.S. tour operator like Vantage should always check with the embassy of the country or countries of destination for passport and visa requirements.
PHOTO CREDIT: INDIAN VISA BY JON RAWLINSON VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS. THIS PHOTO IS LICENSED UNDER A CREATIVE COMMONS ATTRIBUTION 2.0 LICENSE.
