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10/06/2016

TVS Flash News - Passport Photo Update
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10/05/2016

TVS Flash News - Saudi Arabia Visa Fee Update

06/24/2016

Global News: UNITED KINGDOM Referendum

The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union (EU), 23June16. The European Union - often known as the EU - is an economic and political partnership involving 28 European countries. Click to view the EU country list: http://europa.eu/about-eu/countries/index_en.htm

At this time, there is no immediate impact to travelers or businesses. EU law states a country must activate Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which will initiate the transition period of a minimum of two years during which an exit strategy will be negotiated. Throughout the transition, the U.K. will continue to obey the EU laws.



IMMIGRATION & FREE MOVEMENT IMPACTS:

UK NATIONALS WORKING IN EU COUNTRIES' OPTIONS:
o If it remains within the single market, it would almost certainly retain free movement rights, allowing UK citizens to work in the EU and vice versa.
o If the government opted to impose work permit restrictions, as UKIP wants, then other countries could reciprocate, meaning British nationals would have to apply for visas to work.

VISA PROCESSING:
o Post transition, UK nationals are expected to require visas, work and resident permits throughout EU countries. Travelers and business owners will be impacted by revised immigration procedures, cost and requirements.

Total Visa Solutions will continue to provide updates on the UK Referendum: Immigration and Visa policies as developed. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email your dedicated TVS Consultant at +1 713.623.0211

EU Member States, candidate countries and other European countries.

05/27/2016

TVS Office Closure - Monday, May 30th in honor of "Memorial Day".
Emergency Staff is available 24/7 to assist - Please contact us at 713-623-0211.

05/26/2016

Effective immediately:

The Passport Agency has announced the 2 year limited passport books are now being issued as 4 year limited books. The new policy will double the validity of the book, allowing the traveler to use their 2nd passport for a longer period of time before renewing.
Total Visa Solutions can apply for a 2nd passport on the traveler's behalf in the event that a 2nd passport is needed for international travel while the primary book is currently tied-up at an Embassy processing a visa.

Please contact us at 713-623-0211 to apply for your 2nd passport today!

04/13/2016

EU COULD END VISA WAIVERS FOR UNITED STATES & CANADA

The European Union may start requiring visas for visitors from both the United States and Canada, according to The Wall Street Journal. The European Commission is discussing the move because neither country has visa waivers in place for all member nations of the EU. Both require visas for travelers from Romania and Bulgaria, and the United States also requires visas for travelers from Croatia, Cyprus and Poland. The commission has asked governments and lawmakers in the EU to comment on the course of action by July 12.

Global Business Travel Association executive director Michael McCormick said a visa waiver suspension would be detrimental to business travel between Europe and the United States and Canada. He added: "A suspension would also create a backlog of visa applications for travel to Europe, decrease international travel and create a lasting, negative impact on EU relations with the United States and Canada."

Please contact your TVS consultant at 713-623-0211 if you have any questions.

02/10/2016

REAL ID pushed to 2018:

"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday, January 8th, that Real ID-compliant identification, such as a passport or a driver's license from a Real ID-compliant state, will not be required to fly domestically until 2018."

Until January 22, 2018, traveler's can continue to fly domestically with TSA accepted forms of identification such as your state-issued driver's license, U.S. Passport or Passport Card, Global Entry Card, U.S. Military ID.

Please contact your TVS consultant at 713-623-0211 if you have any questions.

01/18/2016

2016 Rio Olympics Visa Waiver Announcement:

American, Australian, Canadian and Japanese nationals traveling to Brazil for the 2016 Rio Olympics will not need to apply for a visa. Brazil has arranged a Visa Waiver exclusively for these nationalities for tourism purposes only. These nationalities are eligible for the Visa Waiver between June 1st, 2016 – September 18th, 2016, which will be valid for 90 days from the first date of entry.

Travelers will not be required to present an official ticket from the Olympics to benefit from this waiver.

Please contact your TVS consultant at 713-623-0211 if you have any questions.

11/24/2015

U.S. To Withhold Passports If You Owe Back Taxes
Source - Cheryl Rosen / travelmarketreport / November 24, 2015

If you owe the IRS more than $50,000, you’d better renew your passport right now. A new bill that has passed both houses of Congress is likely to include a provision that will prevent “serious debtors” of the IRS from getting or renewing passports starting in January.

H.R.22 is in conference, Forbes reported yesterday, “so something could change. But it is expected to pass.”
If it does, new section 7345 of the tax code, “Revocation or Denial of Passport in Case of Certain Tax Delinquencies,” will allow the State Department to block Americans with “seriously delinquent” tax debts from obtaining or renewing a passport.

IRSMedic.com also noted that this “sure bill to be passed into law” which is “likely to hit the President’s desk before Thanksgiving” even allows the State Department to revoke existing passports.
Both articles note that the IRS will use a threshold of $50,000 of unpaid federal taxes, penalties, and interest—a number that can quickly add up.

The IRS and State department did not respond to calls from TMR by press time.

11/23/2015

PASSPORT AGENCY ELIMINATES ADDING PAGES
BEGINNING January 1, 2016

Dear Valued Clients:

As of January 1st, 2016 the U.S. Department of State will no longer issue Additional Pages in passport books due to security concerns and to abide by international passport standards.

Applications for additional 24-page inserts will be accepted until the end of the year. Beginning January 1, 2016, individuals who need additional pages in their passports will have to apply for a new passport.

TVS strongly recommends that international travelers with fewer than five (5) blank pages should submit a request for Additional Pages well before the December 31, 2015 deadline.

Thank you,
Total Visa Solutions
713-623-0211

11/17/2015

Passport Renewals - Apply Early!

Due to the upcoming surge in demand for passports, TVS recommends for you to apply TODAY for your 1st Time Passport or Passport Renewal. It is expected for the Passport Agency’s Renewal rate to increase up to 40% due to the 2007 Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. These passports are beginning to expire and it is highly advised for you to apply now for your Passports to avoid any delays!

Please contact Total Visa Solutions at 713-623-0211 to apply today!

08/17/2015

USA nationals traveling internationally for Tourist, Business, or Employment…

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Contact Total Visa Solutions for your Passport & Visa processing at [email protected] or dial +1 713-623-0211

TVS' dedicated Consultants are available to assist and provide you an expedited solution

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08/10/2015

Enhance your travel program by contacting TVS for your Passport & Visa needs. TVS’ service platform offers support for ALL nationalities, globally.

Passports – Visas – Special Projects – Rig Moves Consultation - Translations – Legalizations & Much More

Contact your Total Visa Solutions Consultants at [email protected] or dial +1 713-623-0211

07/29/2015

Traveling for: Tourist, Business, or Employment

Contact Total Visa Solutions for your Passport & Visa processing at [email protected] or dial +1 713-623-0211

TVS' dedicated Consultants are available to assist and provide you an expedited solution

07/24/2015

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07/22/2015

Enhance your travel program by contacting TVS for your Passport & Visa needs. TVS’ service platform offers support for ALL nationalities, globally.

Passports – Visas – Special Projects – Rig Moves Consultation - Translations – Legalizations & Much More

Contact your Total Visa Solutions Consultants at [email protected] or dial +1 713-623-0211

07/21/2015

Traveling for: Tourist, Employment or Business

Contact Total Visa Solutions for your Passport & Visa processing at [email protected] or dial +1 713-623-0211

TVS' dedicated Consultants are available to assist and provide you an expedited solution.

07/20/2015

Closure Alert: Algeria Embassy (Washington DC) will be closed until 27JUL15. Contact TVS 713-623-0211 for assistance.