Andorra Flight
M) Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
The Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) is one of India’s primary tools for fighting money laundering. Its objectives include the establishment of controls over foreign exchange, the prevention of capital flight, and the maintenance of external solvency. Perversely, efforts to prevent capital flight and the imposition of foreign exchange controls encourage the widespread use of hawala the GOI is trying to prevent. A closely related piece of legislation is the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Act, which provides for preventive detention in smuggling and other matters relating to foreign exchange violations. The FERA, and its successor, the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), is enforced by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is part of India’s Ministry of Finance; the ED is the organization most often involved in the investigation of hawala cases, as they often involve foreign exchange transactions. ... [Read More]
US Embassy Guatemala City - Non-Immigrant / Tourist Visas
Q. My flight leaves tomorrow morning. How can I get my passport with visa today?1111 ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Fact Sheet: New U.S. Entry-Exit System Aims to Enhance Security
A: Currently, officers collect the information contained in the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) on a travel document: name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, document number, document type (passport, visa), and country of issuance. In addition, we collect carrier information such as flight number, etc. ... Q: Where were the flights coming from during the Atlanta test? ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
HONG KONG, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport and onward/return transportation by sea/air required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. Confirmed hotel and flight reservations recommended during peak travel months. Departure tax 80 Hong Kong dollars (approx. $10.30) and airport security tax 33 HK dollars (approx. $4.29) paid at airport. Visa required for work or study. For other types of travel, consult the Visa Section of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (202/338-6688). Internet: www.china-embassy.org ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
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