Two hours may seem like an eternity when you’re in a board meeting, but it can zoom by in seconds when it’s the countdown to your flight. Whether it’s scoping out parking, checking your bags, or being held up in a security line, there are multiple ways to get jammed […]
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Did you know that Swift offers document legalization services? Whether you are a longtime resident of the United States, a new citizen, or someone visiting for a short time, you may find yourself in need of legalization services. Legalization services don’t have anything to do with citizenship. Instead, legalization refers
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We’ve discovered that a lot of our clients are confused about e-visas. There is a sense that an e-visa isn’t a real visa, or that you might not actually need one in order to visit certain countries. Let’s take a moment to clear up the confusion surrounding e-visas right now.
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Never mind flight delays, time zone changes and rushing around to business meetings in a city with which you or your employees may not be familiar. What wins out as one of the biggest hassles of corporate travel is all the paperwork involved. From visa forms to travel expense documentation,
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Effective March 15, 2016 the Canadian government will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for some nationalities. US nationals will not require an ETA to enter Canada, they will still just require a valid passport or passport card. Nationals who hold a US green card will require this new ETA.
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Indian renunciation is a complicated topic that many former citizens of India don’t quite understand. Here’s a basic breakdown of what it is, and why it matters if you still hold an India passport but have obtained citizenship in another country: Under the Indian Citizenship Act, people who have left
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If you’re traveling to Russia on business, expect to dress sharply, arrive on time, be patient while waiting for the notoriously late Russian businessmen – and bring a gift. Gifts for Russian businessmen are expected at your first meeting. And even if your Russian business associates make a big deal
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BRICS is an acronym for the combined emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. BRICS is an independent international organization. Cooperative relations among BRICS nations are rooted in non-interference, equality, and mutual benefit of the combined economies. In 2001, Goldman Sachs predicted these economies to be wealthier
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Many of our foreign passport holders have contacted the Swift Team with questions about Schengen visas. Obtaining a Schengen visa can be tricky, but here are the basics to get you started. Lets start by defining Schengen Member countries that require a Schengen visa. The Schengen Area is comprised of
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When applying for different types of Chinese visas, The China Consulate will frequently require various documents with a “chop” on it. Many of our clients get frustrated with this requirement and leap to the conclusion that getting the document “chopped” will be difficult, or they are afraid that their contact
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