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As I plan my Pacific transit I have been researching visa requirements. I am finding that in many places, like the Schengen Zone in Europe that it is fairly easy for a US Citizen to get a short term visa. This might be 30, 60 or 90 days. Usually it is possible to extend an "initial" 30 day visa for up to 90 days although every country reminds one that an extension is not guaranteed.
Many countries, as is true of Schengen, require that one leave for 90 days prior to return on a short term visitors visa. This is obviously not something I would choose to do. So the alternative is to apply for and receive a longer term visa (usually good for one year.)
With due respect to Joseph Heller the Catch-22's that I encounter is the apparent requirement to obtain the visa within 90 days of arrival. It also seems that one has to apply in person in their home country. This of course is impossible on a US cruising sailboat looking to cruise in SE Asia without flying home and waiting around for the visa.
For those who have gone before - what did you do? Limit your visit? Fly home? Or do something else?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Roger
Many countries, as is true of Schengen, require that one leave for 90 days prior to return on a short term visitors visa. This is obviously not something I would choose to do. So the alternative is to apply for and receive a longer term visa (usually good for one year.)
With due respect to Joseph Heller the Catch-22's that I encounter is the apparent requirement to obtain the visa within 90 days of arrival. It also seems that one has to apply in person in their home country. This of course is impossible on a US cruising sailboat looking to cruise in SE Asia without flying home and waiting around for the visa.
For those who have gone before - what did you do? Limit your visit? Fly home? Or do something else?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Roger