Travel Vlogger Shares Why Indian Passport Holders Should Invest In 10-Year US Visa
Indian passport holders with valid 10-year US visa can acquire Turkish e-Visa for just $60 (approximately Rs 5,000).
A travel vlogger recently revealed how a 10-year US visa turned into one of her best investments. Ami Palan, who holds an Indian passport, shared the tricks with her social media followers through an X post. As claimed by Ami, investing in a 10-year US visa could help travellers get fascinating discounts on their trips to places like the UAE and Turkey. “Last year, I secured a 10-year USA visa, and it’s one of the best travel investments I’ve made," she wrote.
When a person holds a US visa for 10 years, a discount on a Turkish e-Visa is guaranteed. It can be acquired for just $60 (approximately Rs 5,000) which according to Ami, is “a fraction of the standard cost." “When I travelled to the UAE, I paid half the usual visa price, and it was visa-on-arrival & no prior hassle," she added.
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“With a valid US visa, Indian passport holders get visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 25 countries, making travel more affordable and convenient. Also, with a US visa, countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Philippines allow visa-free entry, making last-minute trips much easier," Ami Palan explained further in her X post.
Many users found the idea quite viable and thanked the Mumbai-based travel vlogger for sharing the details. One of them asked, “Is there any eligibility thing for such a long-term visa?" to which another person replied, “A 10-year tourist and business visa is the standard for people securing US visas. Only student visa visas are ~5 yrs."
An individual called it a “smart move" while admitting, “Access to a broader range of countries with less hassle can really enhance spontaneous travel plans."
“I went to Taiwan and Macedonia without a visa and when the officer saw the US visa they did not even ask questions at Seoul and Helsinki. Elevates the weak passport," read a comment.
A user shared, “I went to Dubai, and the immigration officer just glanced at my US visa, asked me to smile in front of the camera, stamped my passport, gave me a 10 GB sim card and let me go. No questions asked. It’s truly amazing how countries trust a US visa affixed to a passport."
People visiting the US for business and travel purposes are issued B-1 and B-2 visitor visas. These visas remain valid for 10 years but a tourist can stay in the country for a maximum of six months.
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