Does getting a visa hinders you from traveling the world?

Getting visas can be time consuming and expensive. It is an annoyance in my opinion and not at all fair. That is because nationalities are treated in different ways. Some passports are more desirable to have than others. I have a British passport so I can visit many countries without needing a visa. I really wanted to go to Russia but haven't been able to that is because of the huge expense and the bother of getting visas. I don't live near the Russian embassy and the visa can take one week to process unless it is the very pricey express service. A visa agent charges a lot on top of an already expensive visa. I would need permission from my toddler son's dad to take him to Russia. In my life I have had working visas for Finland, Australia and New Zealand. I have had tourist visas for Hungary, Jordan and Australia. I got evidence of my trip to Israel in my previous passport which meant I was at that time not allowed to some countries. I met a lady from Israel and she had to fly to Thailand because she wasn't allowed overland travel through Malaysia. I went to Kenya and didn't need a visa now there is a $50 visa charge on arrival.

One of the problems we have in the USA is that we have given many visas and have difficulty tracking the people once they arrive in this country. A couple of times when I have traveled over seas I have had to show my Passport and Visa to stay in a motel or even get a bus ticket. Being a melting pot of people it is easy to get lost in the American System and fly under the radar as they say. If I travel to Japan there is no way I can fly under the radar. many of the homogeneous countries have no trouble tracking people who do not belong there and they want to control who comes and goes. I agree it is a hassle to get the Visa but that is life. When I plan to travel over seas I book through a travel agent and pay the extra fee to get the information I need to make it a successful trip. Good luck and keep traveling, you are a better person for learning about others.

I would say a lot of people envy you since your problem is getting a visa. a lot of people, including me, worries about getting the ticket more and having the budget to travel. I do have a US visa but never travelled since I do not have the budget to go there. To answer your question, given there is a budget, yes - it is a hindrance to travelling. But I think it is very workable. Good day!

I live in Europe and I am able to visit the other Europan countries without getting a visa. I am even able to move to another country and work there without a work permit if the country is a member of the European union. It hasn't always been that way of course, but I really appreciate having that kind of freedom. If I want to travel outside of Europe it is a different story, and I need a visa to visit most countries. There are a few countries in Asia that I can visit without a visa (for instanse Thailand) but I generally need to apply for a visa if I want to travel around outside of Europe. The different visa rules make travelling more complicated and it would be wonderful if I didn't have worry about those things, but unfortuneately I still need visas for most countries outside of Europe.

Hi anday, requiring a visa has never put me off visiting any country. It is usuially very easy to get a visa through the appropriate embassy in my home country. Some countries like Australia issue visas through the internet and it works very well. The only problem I have experienced is with the Indonesian "visa on arrival" when arriving in Bali. It takes so long and the procedure is absolutely chaotic. Entering through Jakarta is much easier. Enjoy your travels.

I think it is not if that is the requirement and you want to go to that place so we are oblige to do that and follow it. For me it cannot hinders me If I will go I follow the rules and get it. Dont think it as a hard one so that it is easy for you. I did not yet traveling but I wish to travel soon If I have the luck in my job application somewhere out there.