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15 Aug 08 - Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Embassy is requiring all invitations follow the format shown in the sample invitation MORE

31 Jul 08 - Electronic System for Travel Authorization - Anyone that works with clients coming to the U.S will want to learn about the enhanced security requirements international travelers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are now subject to. MORE

30 Jul 08 - India - For a business visa, a letter of invitation from the sponsoring organization in India is now required. Please see our Indian Visa Instructions for all of the details that must be in that invitation and the company letter from the US company. MORE

28 Jul 08 - Nepal - Has raised their visa fees.

28 Jul 08 - China - We have been advised by the Chinese Consulates that applicants can get a business visa, if they include in their company letter information that they tried to receive the visa notice and were turned down. It should include the details of what office denied issuing the visa notice.

24 Jul 08 - U.S. Passport Card - For those interested in the U.S. Passport Card, here is an update from the State Department MORE

24 Jul 08 - CHINA - We have been receiving information that China has stopped issuing visa notices in China. We do not have full details. This will GREATLY impact the ability to get a business or student visa.

23 Jul 08 - Syria - Has raised their fee for visas for U.S. citizens.

17 Jul 08 - Brazil - INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. EVERY FIELD MUST BE FILLED IN. We recommend printing and including a copy of each page of the form as it is completed. This is the only way we can double check the application before submission. If we do not have a copy of each page and the application is not accepted there will be an additional $10 charge for each resubmission attempt.

16 Jul 08 - Thailand - The embassy in Washington DC has begun requiring a copy of an invitation from a contact in Thailand for business visas.

08 Jul 08 - Bangladesh - There is a new visa application.

08 Jul 08 - Website - We have modified our website to better accommodate those countries requiring online applications and to offer our clients customized order forms.

02 Jul 08 - Service Charges - We will be increasing our service charges for visas and legalizations by $5, on Monday Jul 14th.

29 Jun 08 - Independence Day Holiday - Friday, July 4th, the U.S Passport Offices, most embassies and consulates and Perry International will be closed.

29 Jun 08 - India - India is raising some of their consular fees and dropping the 6 month business visa. A 1 year visa will be the shortest business visa offered.

08 Jun 08 - Brazil - The consulate in Chicago is now taking 3 weeks and maybe longer to process applications. Other consulates will be adding the online form 1 at a time causing delays at other offices as well.

03 Jun 08 - DHS Announces Pre-Travel Authorization Program - This program, which will go into effect next year, will require citizens of countries who can enter the U.S without a visa, to register online, prior to coming to the U.S. Other countries MAY start to require online registration of U.S. citizens, before they are allowed entry. MORE

31 May 08 - Brazil - The consulate in Chicago is requiring an additional form, that was not included with the online visa application. We have added this form to our visa packets. They have also increased the fee they charge, when an applicant does not appear in person at the consulate, by $10. MORE

28 May 08 - Brazil - The consulate in Chicago announced, today, that beginning today all applications must be completed online. The Brazilian visa section of our website has been updated. If you have already downloaded a packet and the title says processed in Chicago, you will need to use the following link to complete the application online. MORE

19 May 08 - Memorial Day Holiday - Monday, May 26th the U.S Passport Offices, most embassies and consulates and Perry International will be closed.

15 May 08 - Russia - In connection with the UEFA Champions League Final in Moscow on May 21, 2008, all ticket holders attending the match will be able to use their ticket as a visa for entry into the Russian Fed. for a 72 hour period between May 19-23, 2008, provided holding: a. passport; and b. Immigration Card (usually distributed on aircraft); and c. return ticket; and d. ticket for the event. All fans will be requested to keep their match ticket until their departure from Moscow. Anyone overstaying the 72 hours entry period will then have to pay the fee for a regular visa upon their departure.

28 Apr 08 - China - For a business visa, a Visa Notice (invitation) from the authorized unit in China is now required, even for a single entry visa. The sponsor in China can fax this notice.

21 Apr 08 - China - To get a multiple entry visa, the ORIGINAL invitation, requesting multiple entries must be submitted with the application.

15 Apr 08 - China - The Chinese consulate updated their website with this Notice of Additional Requirements MORE

15 Apr 08 - China - The Chinese Consulate in Chicago has advised, no rush service until further notice.

10 Apr 08 - China - The Chinese consulates are requiring a hotel confirmation and confirmed travel itinerary from all applicants, for both business and tourism, starting tomorrow Apr 11th. We have also heard that the Chinese offices in Hong Kong are no longer issuing multiple entry visas and are taking at least 4 days to issue visas.

04 Apr 08 - Customer Service - We have almost finished our first week of implementing a new phone answering procedure. In our continued effort to improve and simplify our clients travel preparations, we are going back to the basics of answering the phone. We still have an answering system as a backup. Hopefully many of you will notice our Focus on the Phones Campaign.

31 Mar 08 - Cambodia and Thailand - Both countries are increasing their consular fees on April 1st.

28 Mar 08 - Final Rule on Passports for Land and Sea Travel - The rule requires travelers to present a passport or other approved secure document denoting citizenship and identity for all land and sea travel into the United States. These document requirements will be effective June 1, 2009. MORE

17 Mar 08 - China Travel Alert - The State Department issued a travel alert today regarding the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. We do provide 3 links with more information at the bottom of the following page. We also have a similar page for each country listed on our site. MORE

13 Mar 08 - Azerbaijan and Togo - raised their visa fee for U.S. citizens to $131.

09 Mar 08 - Peru - The visa application now requires a fingerprint.

28 Feb 08 - Passport Extras - We have added a page containing quick links for passport authorization letters, finding passport acceptance facilities, getting a certified birth certificate, getting married in another country and many more. MORE

18 Feb 08 - Kosovo - The U.S. today recognized Kosovo as an independent country. As entry regulations are redefined by the newest country in the world, we will update our information. MORE

11 Feb 08 - Presidents Day Holiday - Monday, Feb. 18th the U.S Passport Offices, most embassies and consulates and Perry International will be closed in honor of the holiday.

11 Feb 08 - U.S. Passport Information - We have modified the passport section of our website. We now have instructions for the new Passport Card. The U.S. State Department has also modified their site for completing the online application. MORE

04 Feb 08 - FedEx fee increase - Because of the increased costs of shipping, on Feb 18th, we are raising our charge to FedEx documents back, on our account, to $25 for Priority Overnight shipping. As always, a completed, pre-paid label, of your preferred shipping service, may be included with the documents to avoid return shipping charges. Packages shipped on our account have their tracking information emailed to the client when the package is shipped. We can also assist if there are any delays with FedEx. Any shipping, not on our account, is the responsibility of the client. We do not keep copies or tracking information on a clients label.

29 Jan 08 - US Passport Fees Increase - On February 1st the U.S. Department of State will be raising the fees for U.S. Passports. Please see our passport section for details.

14 Jan 08 - China - The visa fee charged by the Chinese government, to U.S. citizens, will increase by $30 on January 22, 2008.

13 Jan 08 - Martin Luther King Holiday - Monday, Jan. 21st the U.S Passport Offices, most embassies and consulates and Perry International will be closed in honor of the holiday.

11 Jan 08 - U.S. Passport Card - The U.S. Department of State added the following link to their website, stating they will begin accepting Passport Card applications on February 1st. However, there is not yet an application or instructions to apply for the card. MORE

08 Jan 08 - Turkey - The Turkish government has raised their visa fees.

03 Jan 08 - U.S. Passport Card - The U.S. Department of State finalized its rules regarding the new pass card and hopes to begin issuing them by April. MORE