Lucky you! You're planning a trip to France.

The country is not only very diversified, it also offers most of what you can possibly be looking for for your vacation. Whether it's an adventure vacation, a spa, just lying on a beach, castle-hopping, shopping or people-watching you can do it all in France.

Each of the 22 regions of France has its own charm, culture, peculiarites, gastronomy, wines, history and people.

Traditionally the most visited are:

• Ile-de-France (Paris)
• Riviera and the Cote d'Azur (with Nice, Cannes, Marseille, Toulon, and little world-reknown villages such as Saint-Tropez, Cassis, Gordes, Avignon...)
• The Loire Valley.

But whether this is your first trip or the 50th, there is always something to discover in France:

Paris. The City of Lights. And of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Sacré-Coeur, Montmartre, Saint-Germain, the Opéra and hundreds of attractions for every taste known to civilized mankind. A visit to Paris should include a day-trip to Versailles where French royalty brought the classical French style to its apex.

Alsace . The European region. Strong French and German influences. Lovely wine routes and oh so charming villages. Strasbourg, Colmar, Mulhouse is what you want to see.

Aquitaine. Bordeaux vineyards and the beaches of the Atlantic. The Basque Country. Castles and Medieval villages in Perigord. Biarritz, Pau and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port are here. Big with wine lovers history buffs, river vacationeers and surfer dudes.

Auvergne. A sparsely populated land of volcanic plateaus and large valleys with an impeccable standard for environment. Clermont-Ferrand. Aurillac. Preferred by active vacationeers who crave the open-air and its majestic environment.

Burgundy. The land of fine wines. Dijon and the Cote d'Or. Beaune, Chablis, Auxerre and Macon are here. Knowledge of good wine is a not requirement to enjoy this region fully.

Britany. Where the land meets the sea. Bretagne is a wonderfully unique land that has entranced man since the beginning of time. The rugged coast has some of the finest beaches in Europe.

Corsica. The Mediterranean jewel. Ajaccio, Bastia, Bonifaccio and Porto Vecchio are lined up with a stunning coastline and sun-seekers from around the world.

Centre. Rolling 2 hours south of Paris, the 'Valley of Kings' is the king of Valleys. Royal chateaus abound between Tours and Blois. A visit to Chambord, Blois, Amboise, Chenonceau is a must.

Franche-Comté. Beautiful but rugged, this region has seldom appeared on the radar of travelers to France. It's a fantastic homebase for a laid-back vacation of enjoying France's rural culture.

Languedoc-Roussillon. Be tempted by the varied sites of this land of contrasts. Camargue extends to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean. Cathar castles stand proudly at the foot of the Pyrénées mountains, and the fortified city of Carcassonne and the 49-metre high Pont du Gard will instantly hold you spellbound.

Midi-Pyrénées. From the sea to the mountains the region is full of beautiful cities and villages, rich with history. Toulouse, the pink city, is a must see. Barges float quietly along the banks of the Canal du Midi.

Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Heir to an industrial past, the region has turned towards tourism. It's the entry place for British tourists coming on the chunnel or on hovercrafts from Dover. Don't miss Lille, one of France's most fun big cities.

Normandy. Green pastures, fishermans villages famous cheese. D-day beaches and WWII tours mix with medieval art. Caen, Rouen, Bayeux, Honfleur, Deauville and Monet's Giverny are where the tourists go.

Picardie. Lovers of history will find many places to visit in this flat land: Amiens boasts one of the most beautiful French cathedrals, while the cities of Chantilly, Compiègne still evoke the royal atmosphere of their past. Senlis and Gerberoy take us back all the way to the Middle Ages.

Pays de la Loire. Water is everywhere here between the sea and the Loire itself. Unjustly ignored by tourists from abroad, the region is getting

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. The sunny charm of France joie de vivre sparkles in Provence. The Riviera has been home to the rich and famous since fame was inventend. Nice, Marseille, Cannes and St-Tropez are among the most visited spots.

Rhône-Alpes. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the mountains and world-class ski resorts (Chamonix amongst them) as well as the many water sports in the Gorges de l'Ardèche. Lyon is known throughout the country as the place for fine gastronomic delights.

So where to go? Anywhere... Everywhere! 

Just think about it... France has among the world's most beautiful islands (Corsica for one), some of the world's best ski stations, some of the world's best spas and casinos. The most beautiful chateaus, World-class museums and the finest wines and cuisine your palate will ever taste. Yes, it's all here, and it's pretty close, all being no more than an hour's flight from Paris.

Mombasa, Kenya City Info Visa Requirements

Kenya is considered one of Africa's tourism-active countries. Often used as port for nearby countries, the coastal part of Kenya is attraction enough for visitors.


It is recommended that the visitors should consult their nearest Kenyan Embassy for updated information regarding VISA’s.

Here is just an attempt to put forward some basic guidelines especially to the people who are on their very first visit to the Mombasa, or the land of Kenya.

Types of VISAS for Kenya:
Basically the categories for types of VISA's required for Kenya, depending upon the purpose of visit are classified as under:

1. Ordinary/Singe Entry Visa: It is required by all persons going to enter Kenya for a visit or to reside.

2. Transit Visa: A transit VISA is required by all person intending to transit trough Kenya for period not beyond a week.

3. Diplomatic Visa: Issued gratis to holder of a Diplomatic Passport on official business.

4. Official/Service Visa: Official, Service, Ordinary/Transit Visas are issued gratis to holders of Official or Service passport on official visits

5. Multiple Journey Visa: All persons who are nationals of countries which require visas for Kenya and who by nature of their business or circumstances require to make frequent visits to Kenya may be issued with Multiple Journey Visa for Kenya within six (6) or twelve (12) months as the case may be. Multiple Journey Visas are referred to the Principal Immigration Office for processing and approval, and are valid for six (6) or twelve (12) months as the case may be.

6. Courtesy Visas: Courtesy, Transit and Ordinary Visas may be issued gratis in accordance with the Provisions of categories 1, 2 and 3 of the Visa Regulations, where the applicant is not entitled to a Diplomatic Visa, but where it is considered by the issuing officer to be desirable on the grounds of international courtesy.

Citizens that do not require a Visa to enter Kenya are those coming from Malaysia (if less than 30 days only), and coming from the following countries/states:

Antigua & Barbuda, Tonga, Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Tuvalu, Belize, Uganda,
Botswana, Gambia, Brunei, Ghana,  Darussalum, Grenada, Cyprus, Papua Nw Guinea, Fiji Islands, Samoa Jamaica, Seychelles, Kiribati, Lesotho, Vanuatu, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Maldives,
Ethiopia, Uruguay, Namibia, Mauritius, Swaziland, Nauru, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, St.Lucia, Sa.Marino,  St.Vincent, Grenadines.

Health Advisory
It is recommended to have immunization against Yellow Fever and Cholera
It is advised to have Malaria prevention shots

Visa Processing time
Visa applications presented at the counter are ready for collection after 3 working days
Postal applications take about 1 week from the date of receipt
Referral cases take at least 8 weeks

Visa Requirements
A valid passport with at least one available page for endorsement
Passport with 3months validity upon entry to Kenya
Completely filled Visa application form (V1)
1 recent passport sized photo
Travel itinerary
A stamped self addressed envelope for postal applications, advisably a special delivery stamp
Contact telephone number

Other Requirements:
Other travel documents including Seaman's Discharge Book, acceptable to the Government of Kenya.
An immigration pass or permit is required by all persons, other than Kenya citizens wishing to enter Kenya.
All persons who are entitled to privileges and immunities under the Privileges and Immunities Act (Cap. 179) and who are covered under section 4(3) (a) to (g) of the Immigration Act (Cap. 172) Laws of Kenya are exempted to posses a passport.

NOTE: All Visa Fees are Payable in US Dollars ONLY. For more specific details and information regarding the prohibited inhabitants, the immigration department of Kenya can be accessed.

Prague, Czech Republic  City Info  Visa Requirements

Do I require a visa when travelling to Prague, Czech Republic ?
All non-EU nationals require a long-term visa for the duration of intended stay in the Czech Republic for different reasons such as tourism, business, education, employment or residence. Transit passengers also require a visa for their stop in Prague.

The Czech Republic enetered the European Union in May 2004. So the domestic visa policies have been coordinated to match EU policies. EU citizens can enter Czech Republic with valid passport, diplomatic passport or any ID. The citizens of Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein (members of European economical area) also require above documents to enter the Czech Republic.

The Czech Republic maintains a shared non-visa requirement or a one-way non-visa requirement with some countries. For further details, visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs

All nationals except the following require visa to enter Czech Republic.
1. Nationals of U.K., Australia, USA, Canada, Japan, EU including French Overseas Territories for stays of up to 90 days.
2. Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to 90 days.
3. Nationals of Bulgaria, Romania and Singapore for stays of up to 90 days.
4. UN laissez-passer holders for as long as it is necessary.
5. Transit passengers continuing their onward journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours must hold valid onward or return documentation and cannot leave the airport. However nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and the Syrian Arab Republic always require a transit or airport transit visa.

Documents required:
A) EU and EEA nationals with valid national ID cards.
B)
1) Original passport with at least 3 months validity beyond the requested length of visa, with at least one blank page and a photocopy of the data page.
2) One completed application form.
3) One recent passport-size photo.
4) Confirmed return/onward ticket and evidence of hotel reservation.
5) Proof of sufficient funds.
6) Fee payable by cash or postal order only
7) For business trips, 1-6 and a letter of invitation from a company with details.
8) For students, 1-6 and a letter from the applicant's place of education.
9) For pre-paid special delivery, postal applications should be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope.

Time required to issue visa:
The time required to issue a visa may vary according to the type of visa required and nationality of the applicant. Mostly visas are processed within 7 working days if the application is made in person and 14 working days if the application is made by post.

NOTE: This information may change, please contact Czech Embassy to verify that the information is correct.

Why is Prague one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations?


Prague Holidays are among the favourites for travellers in Europe. Once the capital of the Roman Empire, Prague was founded more than 1,100 years ago and it features many historic attractions and buildings which survived destruction during the World Wars. It is a multi-cultural city full of art and unique architecture - the imposing Prague Castle, the unique Astronomical Clock, the historic Charles Bridge, the innovative Dancing House, Stiassny's Jubilee Synagogue, and much more. It is also home for a touching testimony of Jewish history and culture.
Prague's history is fascinating, but also it's presence offers a vibrating scenario. It is popular due to gastronomic events such as the Czceh Beer Festival, where more than 70 brands of famous Czech beer can be tasted.
These and more reasons attract more than 4 million tourists to visit Prague each year.
Take a tour on our Prague travel guide and get a glimpse of why it is such a popular destination.

Dubai, UAE  City Information and  Visa Requirements

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION
Citizens of the following Countries will get their visa upon arrival to the UAE airports, if the duration of stay is less than one (1) month and they hold visas in their passports or entry stamps from other countries:
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom (except the British overseas citizens), United States, Vatican
For all other nationalities, a visa must be applied for before the visitor enters the country either through their respective embassy, a local UAE sponsor or a local hotel.

GCC NATIONALS
Visa requirements for entering Dubai vary greatly between different nationalities and it is always advised to check regulations before traveling. Currently, every nationality entering the UAE needs a visa except citizens of GCC countries (Gulf Cooperation Council: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia) expatriate residents of the GCC (certain nationalities and professions) and British citizens with the right of abode in the UK, who will be granted a visa on arrival in the UAE.
GCC nationals can stay more or less as long they like. British citizens can stay for a month and then apply for a visa for a further two months.
Please note that Israelis and travelers whose passports bear Israeli stamps will be denied a visa.

VISAS THROUGH HOTELS
Tourists can get a visa from a tourist company or a hotel by first making a reservation for at least one night. They must fax/courier the hotel a copy of their passport along with the reason for the visit (tourism is an acceptable reason) and their arrival date. You must also make sure that the hotel faxes you a copy of the visa when it is ready. Airlines may require confirmation (preferably a fax copy of the document) that a visa is held before check-in at the airport. The original is held at Dubai Airport for collection before passport control.

SERVICE VISA ENTRY APPLIED THROUGH A HOTEL:
Standard process of application, but please check with your hotel first.
The visa is valid for 14 days from the date of issue and 14 days from the date of entry. The visa fees and security deposit will vary from country to country. The security deposit is also required per person and will be refunded once the visa holder leaves the country. It is advisable to contact your nearest Dubai Embassy or the hotel for more details.
Please be aware that once the visa is applied for, charges for the cost of the visa will not be refunded in such cases as Expiration, Booking cancellation, Rejection.
For the visa to be processed by the hotel, the visitor must remain a guest in that hotel for the entrire duration of their stay. Port of entry and exit of the visitor must be Dubai only. Three working days are needed to process the visa excluding, Friday, Saturday and Public Holidays.
Documents required:
Visa Charges and Security Deposit. An authorisation letter with the signature of the cardholder, as well as a copy of the credit card used (front and back side). Passport copies of card holder and visitors.
Please note all document copies, passport copies and credit card copies must be scanned clearly and with colour when sent, otherwise they will be rejected by Dubai Immigration.

TOURIST VISA
This visa is issued through tourist companies and it is valid for 30 days. You cannot renew it or extend it. If the Visa holder of the tourist visa stays more than the 30 days, that person has to pay a fine per day plus some charges for an out pass.

VISIT VISA
This Visa is issued through DNRD. It is stamped for 30 days validity but it is valid for 60 days and can be extended for 30 more days by paying an extra amount. The extension needs to be done before the 60th day. If the visitor stays more than 60 days or more than 90 days (after the extension) they will have to pay a fine per day plus some charges for an out pass.
Certain passport holders can enter the UAE without obtaining a visit visa prior to arrival and stay up to 30 days.

Documents required:
Photocopy of the visitor's passport
Visit Visa Application form, completed and signed by the sponsoring company.
Photocopy of the trade license of the company
A Guarantee letter from the company stating its responsibility of the visitor during his visit.

WORK VISA
These visas are issued for people who want to work or do business in UAE. It is valid for 60 days only, during this the work residence visa has to be processed. If the person delays in stamping the residence he will pay 25 AED fine for each day.
There are different types of Work visas:
Private companies or Establishments employees (Issued from labor Office)
Servants
Partners
Investors
Governmental institutions and Ministries (Issued from DNRD) and the person can only work in governmental institutions.