Comments on: A bright future for Indian passport holders https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders Piggy-back ride with A&Z Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:03:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TransSib https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-176823 TransSib Sat, 31 Aug 2019 09:35:54 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-176823 The information on Turkey is indeed outdated. Indian citizens having valid US, UK etc. visas used to be able to obtain visas on arrival in Turkey previously. However, that is no longer the case. Indian citizens with a valid US, UK, Irish or Schengen visa now need to apply for and obtain a Turkish e-visa beforehand. The information on Turkey is indeed outdated. Indian citizens having valid US, UK etc. visas used to be able to obtain visas on arrival in Turkey previously. However, that is no longer the case. Indian citizens with a valid US, UK, Irish or Schengen visa now need to apply for and obtain a Turkish e-visa beforehand.

]]> By: aditya https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-139628 aditya Sat, 21 Apr 2018 17:58:42 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-139628 hey man, you're literally putting Indians on the map. good on you!, keep it up, safe travel! hey man, you’re literally putting Indians on the map. good on you!, keep it up, safe travel!

]]> By: Ashray https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-125445 Ashray Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:41:14 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-125445 If your visa mentions C1 then you should be able to transit through the US as long as it's valid (date, number of entries, etc.). If your visa mentions C1 then you should be able to transit through the US as long as it’s valid (date, number of entries, etc.).

]]> By: Steeve devereve https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-125428 Steeve devereve Mon, 10 Apr 2017 11:17:34 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-125428 Hi ashray, My question is, i'm planning to travel peru as my girlfriend is a peruvian. So my flight is connecting via miami to lima, as i'm a sailor i'm holding a valid c1/d visa. So can i transit through u.s.a immigration for transit. Looking forward your response. Hi ashray,
My question is, i’m planning to travel peru as my girlfriend is a peruvian. So my flight is connecting via miami to lima, as i’m a sailor i’m holding a valid c1/d visa. So can i transit through u.s.a immigration for transit.
Looking forward your response.

]]> By: Raj https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-124832 Raj Wed, 29 Mar 2017 05:39:40 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-124832 Hi Ashray, The part on the Turkish visa is a bit confusing - "Now, I no longer need a visa for Turkey and all I need to do is show a US/UK/Schengen visa at the border." Don't Indian citizens still need an e-visa for Turkey? The US/UK/Schengen visa just makes them eligible to apply for it, isn't it? Hi Ashray,
The part on the Turkish visa is a bit confusing – “Now, I no longer need a visa for Turkey and all I need to do is show a US/UK/Schengen visa at the border.”
Don’t Indian citizens still need an e-visa for Turkey? The US/UK/Schengen visa just makes them eligible to apply for it, isn’t it?

]]> By: Ashwin Chithraveni Ashok https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-121486 Ashwin Chithraveni Ashok Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:49:30 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-121486 Amazing article! Feel free to have a look at my website too. Amazing article! Feel free to have a look at my website too.

]]> By: Ashray https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-119324 Ashray Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:45:35 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-119324 The airline information systems still carry this info so it should be current, 15 days visa exemption for schengen or US visa holders. Those are the first systems to get updated in case of changes, way faster than government websites because airlines can be fined a lot for bringing passengers who don't meet entry requirements. https://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_website_client.cgi?SpecData=1&VISA=&page=visa&NA=IN&AR=00&PASSTYPES=PASS&DE=MK&user=KLMB2C&subuser=KLMB2C The airline information systems still carry this info so it should be current, 15 days visa exemption for schengen or US visa holders. Those are the first systems to get updated in case of changes, way faster than government websites because airlines can be fined a lot for bringing passengers who don’t meet entry requirements.
https://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_website_client.cgi?SpecData=1&VISA=&page=visa&NA=IN&AR=00&PASSTYPES=PASS&DE=MK&user=KLMB2C&subuser=KLMB2C

]]> By: ANKIT SAINI https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-119305 ANKIT SAINI Tue, 29 Nov 2016 04:14:34 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-119305 Dear Ashray Macedonia foreign ministry site doesn't confirm accepting US visa as substitute visa . How latest is this information? Regards Ankit Dear Ashray

Macedonia foreign ministry site doesn’t confirm accepting US visa as substitute visa . How latest is this information?

Regards
Ankit

]]> By: Ashray https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-118653 Ashray Mon, 14 Nov 2016 05:38:19 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-118653 Yes, your understanding is incorrect. Most of the exemptions apply to Indians holding any class of US visa (tourist, student, resident, etc.) The only visa that won't always work is a transit visa and even that is acceptable in some cases. Yes, your understanding is incorrect. Most of the exemptions apply to Indians holding any class of US visa (tourist, student, resident, etc.) The only visa that won’t always work is a transit visa and even that is acceptable in some cases.

]]> By: Vinayak Bhardwaj https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-118641 Vinayak Bhardwaj Mon, 14 Nov 2016 02:20:46 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-118641 Hi. Thanks a lot for an informative site. I am an Indian citizen residing in Japan with a valid work permit. I have been able to visit South Korea and Taiwan with my Japan visa as well(visa free visit). I also have a 10 year tourist visa for the USA issued in Japan. Is your US visa a regular tourist visa? I was under the impression that the visa exemption for Indians in the countries above is applicable only if the person is working in USA or is a green card holder. Is my understanding incorrect? Thanks in advance Hi.
Thanks a lot for an informative site. I am an Indian citizen residing in Japan with a valid work permit. I have been able to visit South Korea and Taiwan with my Japan visa as well(visa free visit). I also have a 10 year tourist visa for the USA issued in Japan.
Is your US visa a regular tourist visa? I was under the impression that the visa exemption for Indians in the countries above is applicable only if the person is working in USA or is a green card holder.
Is my understanding incorrect?
Thanks in advance

]]> By: Kishor https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-118032 Kishor Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:59:32 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-118032 Gosh, traveling is hard, saving money for it is harder. The hardest is to get a US visa. I applied twice, UK visa twice, and Canada once. Rejected all the time. It's damn disappointing. I hope things get easier for all of us travelers. Gosh, traveling is hard, saving money for it is harder. The hardest is to get a US visa. I applied twice, UK visa twice, and Canada once. Rejected all the time. It’s damn disappointing. I hope things get easier for all of us travelers.

]]> By: Joao https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-115052 Joao Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:26:11 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-115052 Hello Ashray, I read a few stories on your blog & I honestly think you should take up portuguese nationality. My dad's a Portuguese citizen, mum Indian. I was born in India & previously held an indian passport until 20. I'm currently 22 & can agree it's really annoying getting visas for every country with the indian passport. Also, After I switched to Portuguese I can tell you that the treatment you receive when producing a Portuguese passport is much better than that with an indian passport. You can get an OCI card , which I did & you're free in India too , only can't vote. You would have to stay in Portugal for a while & learn Portuguese. But trust me, get it , it's worth it. You have free movement in the EU, can work etc & also, you can just pack your bag, book your tickets & travel to most countries you wish without the hassle of a visa. Hello Ashray,
I read a few stories on your blog & I honestly think you should take up portuguese nationality. My dad’s a Portuguese citizen, mum Indian. I was born in India & previously held an indian passport until 20. I’m currently 22 & can agree it’s really annoying getting visas for every country with the indian passport. Also, After I switched to Portuguese I can tell you that the treatment you receive when producing a Portuguese passport is much better than that with an indian passport. You can get an OCI card , which I did & you’re free in India too , only can’t vote. You would have to stay in Portugal for a while & learn Portuguese. But trust me, get it , it’s worth it. You have free movement in the EU, can work etc & also, you can just pack your bag, book your tickets & travel to most countries you wish without the hassle of a visa.

]]> By: Ajay https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-114908 Ajay Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:27:11 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-114908 I am agree with what you said. That's why I came Brazil to get papers here. But don't know from where I start. I am agree with what you said. That’s why I came Brazil to get papers here. But don’t know from where I start.

]]> By: Rohit https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-114383 Rohit Thu, 07 Jul 2016 07:25:20 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-114383 The problem with Indians is that most of us don't even realize how bad the situation in our country is. Yes, the infrastructure is growing and the economy is also slightly improving but at the same time, we're still one of the most poor, corrupt and polluted country in the world. Also the growth in India comes with a very high price tag of degrading the environment but unfortunately most Indians aren't informed about climate change or even the environment itself. Not to mention that most of us have a nonchalant attitude towards all things. The "chalta hai" mentality in India is th reason why it's not like China and probably will never be. The best way for an Indian to travel to different countries to change his/hers passport and try to acquire the citizenship of a different country and get away from the sinking ship. Most Indians don't want to acknowledge the problems that I mention because for them, it's just about maintaining their ego. To love your country means that you must be willing to talk about the problems in it. I wish things get better but I hvae little hope. The problem with Indians is that most of us don’t even realize how bad the situation in our country is. Yes, the infrastructure is growing and the economy is also slightly improving but at the same time, we’re still one of the most poor, corrupt and polluted country in the world. Also the growth in India comes with a very high price tag of degrading the environment but unfortunately most Indians aren’t informed about climate change or even the environment itself. Not to mention that most of us have a nonchalant attitude towards all things. The “chalta hai” mentality in India is th reason why it’s not like China and probably will never be. The best way for an Indian to travel to different countries to change his/hers passport and try to acquire the citizenship of a different country and get away from the sinking ship. Most Indians don’t want to acknowledge the problems that I mention because for them, it’s just about maintaining their ego. To love your country means that you must be willing to talk about the problems in it. I wish things get better but I hvae little hope.

]]> By: Prasad Np https://bkpk.me/a-bright-future-for-indian-passport-holders/#comment-113591 Prasad Np Tue, 14 Jun 2016 20:23:41 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=18029#comment-113591 Hey Ashray: A very well researched post and something I will sure refer back and share with friends.... So good to know if you have US visa many more doors open for you... :) Hey Ashray: A very well researched post and something I will sure refer back and share with friends…. So good to know if you have US visa many more doors open for you… :)

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