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TURKEY VISA APPLICATION

Beginning April 10, 2014, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs will no longer provide visas on arrival to foreign travelers. All foreigners must obtain their Turkish visas electronically prior to departure from their country of residence.You need to have a travel document valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Turkey.
TOURIST VISA
  1. Turkey visas for for citizens of United States of America are electronic. No documents need to be sent to MPS.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Multiple
Entry
Up To
3 Months
Same Day $20 $40
BUSINESS VISA
  1. Turkey visas for for citizens of United States of America are electronic. No documents need to be sent to MPS.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Multiple
Entry
Up To
6 Months
Same Day $20 $69

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THAILAND VISA APPLICATION

TOURIST VISA
  1. Tourist visa is not required for citizens of United States for a stay up to 30 days.
  2. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  3. Passport-type photographs: 2
  4. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant’s name must be on itinerary)
  5. Copy of the applicant’s most recent monthly bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds ($700 per person or $1500 per family). The statement must clearly show the applicant’s name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement.

Additional required documents for minors (under 20):
Birth certificate. A notarized copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
     Letter of consent. A notarized letter of consent signed by both parents, specifying who will be traveling with the child and authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa to the child.
     Parents’ passport copies. A notarized copy of the information pages of both parents’ valid, signed passports.
     Marriage certificate. A notarized copy of parents’ marriage certificate (if applicable).

All documents not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations, certified by an Embassy.
Applicants applying for multiple entry
     Sufficient funds. Applicants must provide a bank statement from each of the last 6 months showing a constant $7,000 balance every month.
     Hotel Reservations. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations (Applicant’s name must be on Hotel Reservation).
     Proof of Employment. Copy of a letter from your employer on business letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job. If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. For students, please submit an official letter from your school indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.

Thailand tourist visas are valid for entry within 90 or 180 days from the date the visa is issued, the duration of stay of each visit is limited to sixty (60) days or otherwise as allowed by the Thai Immigration Officer upon arrival at the Kingdom of Thailand.

Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
3 Months
3-5
Business
Days
$40 $0
Multiple
Entry
Up To
6 Months
 3-5
Business
Days
$200 $0
BUSINESS VISA
  1. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  2. Passport-type photographs: 2
  3. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant’s name must be on itinerary)
  4. Copy of the applicant’s most recent monthly bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds ($700 per person or $1500 per family). The statement must clearly show the applicant’s name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement.
  5. For stays over 15 days, a letter of approval from the Ministry of Labor. To obtain this letter, the company in Thailand is required to submit Form WP3 at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor, or at the Provincial Employment Office in his or her respective province.
  6. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Thailand, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Thailand.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa). For multiple entry requests, specify dates of at least two upcoming visits.
    • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
  7. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Thailand. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Thailand, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Thailand.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).

For multiple entry requests, specify dates of at least two upcoming visits.

Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
3 Months
3-5
Business
Days
$80 $69
 Multiple
Entry
 Up To
1 Year
 3-5
Business
Days
 $200 $69

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TAJIKISTAN VISA APPLICATION

TOURIST VISA
  1. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  2. Passport-type photographs: 2
  3. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
  4. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations (Applicant’s name must be on Hotel Reservation).
    For stays over 2 weeks, an official letter of invitation from a travel agency in Tajikistan, addressed to The Consulate of Tajikistan, Washington and a copy of the agency’s Tajikistan business license. The invitation must beAUTHENTICATED by the Ministry of Foreign Relations in Tajikistan.

The Embassy of Tajikistan is closed every Wednesday.

Additional required documents for minors (under 18):
Birth certificate. A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
Letter of consent. A NOTARIZED letter of consent signed by both parents, authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa to the child.
Marriage certificate. A copy of the parents’ marriage certificate.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
1 Month
5-7
Business
Days
$25 $0
 Single
Entry with
GBAO permit
 Up To
1 Month
 5-7
Business
Days
$75 $0
BUSINESS VISA
  1. Two visa application forms. http://www.tajemb.us/images/stories/applications/visa_app_en.pdf
  2. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  3. Passport-type photographs: 2
  4. For multiple entry visas an official letter of invitation issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, is required.
  5. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Tajikistan, Visa Section, Washington, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Tajikistan.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. multiple entry business visa).
    • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.

The Embassy of Tajikistan is closed every Wednesday.

Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
14 Days
5-7
Business
Days
$80 $0
Single
Entry
Up To
1 Month
5-7
Business
Days
$90 $0
Single
Entry
Up To
2 Months
5-7
Business
Days
$100  $0
 Single
Entry
Up To
3 Months
5-7
Business
Days
$130  $0
 Single
Entry
 Up To
1 Year
5-7
Business
Days
$220  $0
Multiple
Entry
Up To
1 Month
5-7
Business
Days
$120 $0
Multiple
Entry
 Up To
2 Months
5-7
Business
Days
 $130  $0
Multiple
Entry
Up To
3 Months
5-7
Business
Days
$160  $0
Multiple
Entry
Up To
1 Year
5-7
Business
Days
$260  $0

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TAIWAN VISA APPLICATION

TOURIST VISA
  1. Tourist visa is not required for citizens of United States for a stay up to 90 days.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
90 Days
0
Business
Days
$0 $0
BUSINESS VISA
  1. Business visa is not required for citizens of United States for a stay up to 90 days.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
90 Days
0
Business
Days
$0 $0

SYRIA VISA APPLICATION

TOURIST VISA
  1. All applicants must apply in person at the nearest Embassy of Syria.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
0 Days
0
Business
Days
$0 $0
BUSINESS VISA
  1. All applicants must apply in person at the nearest Embassy of Syria.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
0 Days
0
Business
Days
$0 $0

SRI LANKA VISA APPLICATION

TOURIST VISA
  1. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  2. Passport-type photographs: 2
  3. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
  4. Copy of the applicant’s most recent monthly bank statement. The statement must clearly show the applicant’s name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement.
  5. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Sri Lanka, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation. The letter must be written and signed personally by the visa applicant or their legal guardian. A tour company cannot provide the letter on the visa applicant’s behalf
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
6 Months
5-7
Business
Days
$100 $69
Double
Entry
 Up To
6 Months
5-7
Business
Days
$100 $69
BUSINESS VISA
  1. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  2. Passport-type photographs: 2
  3. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
  4. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Sri Lanka, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Sri Lanka.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
    • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
  5. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Sri Lanka. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Sri Lanka, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Sri Lanka.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).

All applications are subject to an approval from Sri Lanka which can extend the processing time.

Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
1 Month
5-7
Business
Days
$40 $69
Single
Entry
 Up To
3 Months
 5-7
Business
Days
 $140 $69
 Double
Entry
 Up To
3 Months
5-7
Business
Days
$140 $69
Multiple
Entry
 Up To
3 Months
5-7
Business
Days
$140 $69

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SOUTH KOREA VISA APPLICATION

TOURIST VISA
  1. Tourist visa is not required for citizens of United States for a stay up to 90 days.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
90 Days
0
Business
Days
$0 $0
BUSINESS VISA
  1. Business visa is not required for citizens of United States for a stay up to 90 days.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
90 Days
0
Business
Days
$0 $0

SINGAPORE VISA APPLICATION

TOURIST VISA
  1. Tourist visa is not required for citizens of United States for a stay up to 90 days.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
90 Days
0
Business
Days
$0 $0
BUSINESS VISA
  1. Business visa is not required for citizens of United States for a stay up to 90 days.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
90 Days
0
Business
Days
$0 $0

SAUDI ARABIA VISA APPLICATION

TOURIST VISA
  1. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not issue tourist visas. For Hajj and Umrah visa information, please contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Saudi Arabia.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
0 Days
0
Business
Days
$0 $0
BUSINESS VISA
  1. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  2. Passport must not contain any evidence of prior or intended travel to Israel.
  3. Passport-type photograph: 1
  4. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant’s name must be on itinerary)
  5. A visa approval notice issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs OR an electronic letter of invitation from the company in Saudi Arabia. This letter must be signed and sealed by the company and stamped by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce. The invitation or approval notice must be addressed to the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Washington DC ( واشنطن ). Businesswomen must submit a visa approval notice issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  6. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Visa Section, Washington, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Saudi Arabia.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. multiple entry business visa)
    • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.

IMPORTANT: The passport MUST contain two blank visa pages side by side in order for the visa to be issued.

For invitation letters addressed to the New York (نيويورك) consulate an additional $175.00 fee will be required.
Business Letter from sending company in the US must be NOTARIZED for the New York Consulate.

Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Multiple
Entry
Up To
3 Years
3-5
Business
Days
$175 $149
Multiple
Entry
Up To
5 Years
3-5
Business
Days
$175 $149
WORK VISA
  1. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  2. Passport must not contain any evidence of prior or intended travel to Israel.
  3. Passport-type photograph: 1
  4. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant’s name must be on itinerary)
  5. A visa approval notice issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs OR an electronic letter of invitation from the company in Saudi Arabia. This letter must be signed and sealed by the company and stamped by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce. The invitation or approval notice must be addressed to the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Washington DC ( واشنطن ). Businesswomen must submit a visa approval notice issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  6. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Visa Section, Washington, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Saudi Arabia.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. multiple entry business visa).
    • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
IMPORTANT: The passport MUST contain two blank visa pages side by side in order for the visa to be issued.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Single
Entry
Up To
3 Years
3-5
Business
Days
$175 $149
Multiple
Entry
Up To
5 Years
3-5
Business
Days
$175 $149

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QATAR VISA APPLICATION

TOURIST VISA
  1. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  2. Passport-type photographs: 2
  3. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant’s name must be on itinerary)
  4. Copies of bank statements from the past 3 months.
  5. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature and date. You will also need to provide proof of the host’s status in Qatar ie. copy of their Qatar passport’s information page, or, if they are not a citizen of Qatar, copies of their Qatar residence permit and their national passport’s information pages.
  6. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Qatar, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation. The letter must be written and signed personally by the visa applicant or their legal guardian. A tour company cannot provide the letter on the visa applicant’s behalf.
The Embassy of Qatar is closed every Friday.

Citizens of United States of America can also obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar for a stay of up to 30 days.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Multiple
Entry
Up To
1 Year
7
Business
Days
$160 $0
BUSINESS VISA
  1. Two visa application form. Qatar Visa Application for Citizens of United States of America
  2. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  3. Passport-type photographs: 2
  4. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary (Applicant’s name must be on itinerary)
  5. A business letter from either the sending company in the US or sponsoring company in Qatar. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Qatar, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). Business letters from US companies should adhere to the following guidelines:
         • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
         • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Qatar.
         • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. one year multiple entry business visa).
         • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
  6. US Agency Letter. Applicants working under contract for a US government project must submit a letter from the US Department of State, sending department, or agency, addressed to “Embassy of Qatar, Washington D.C. “, explaining purpose of travel, duration of stay, and dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant’s name and the passport number. This letter is in addition to the business letter from the applicant’s company.
The Embassy of Qatar is closed every Friday.

Citizens of United States of America can also obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar for a stay of up to 30 days.
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Multiple
Entry
Up To
1 Year
7
Business
Days
$160 $0
URGENT WORK MISSION VISA
  1. Money Orders in the amount of $330.00 for 6 months duration of stay.
  2. Each individual’s passport “original passport”, (be sure they are valid for at least six months).
  3. Two passport photos w/white or gray background. The individuals name on the back of them.
  4. A copy of each individuals profile page of their passport.
  5. A completed Qatar Visa Application filled out and signed. (next to visit visa please list work mission visa instead)
  6. A Letter from Department of Defense or US Air Force, the letter should include the reason of the travel, contracting company, if the travel is not urgent we cannot accept the application, so the travel must be urgent and the mission cannot be postponed. The letter should include the airport the individuals are leaving from and the airport they will arrive to, the type of airplane used, travel dates, and their DOD number. We prefer to have all applicants on one letter in a table form.
  7. Letter from the contracting company including the names of individuals.
  8. Complete the attached company form (pdf or printed letter)
Type
of Visa
Validity Processing
Time
Embassy
Fee
Service
Fee
Multiple
Entry
6
Months
10
Business
Days
$330 $130

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