DO check for up-to-date information: regulations change frequently, as do visa lengths and fees. Once you are on your way to Vietnam, usually on the flight or when you arrive at the airport, you will be asked to fill in an entry/exit form and to keep a (yellow) copy.

DON’T lose this form, you may need it to open a bank account or show an officious hotel receptionist and if you do mislay it, you may have to fill out another one before you leave the country.

DO beware of the double dating system. Your visa will contain a termination date and your passport will most likely be stamped with a permit to stay until… date. These two dates are rarely identical! And, of course, the earlier of the two is the one that counts.
In case of staying for work in Vietnam.

DON’T leave home or lose a copy of your employment contract or an official letter from the company or agency as this is required for issuance and extensions of your visa.

DO contact www.vietnamvisaonline.net in Hanoi for extension of your tourist visa. A long-term visa must be renewed, although, in special circumstances, it can be extended for a few days. However, if you need to change visa category (for instance, from a tourist visa to a business visa), you will have to leave the country in order to get the new visa issued.
If you plan to leave Vietnam during your visit, for example to visit a neighboring country and then to return to Vietnam, DO make sure that it says multiple entry or double entry on your visa, or you will not get back into Vietnam without a fresh visa!

If you know where you wish to enter or exit Vietnam (other than at the three international airports in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Hochiminh City), BEFORE you apply for your visa, DON’T forget to specify these border crossings so that they can be added to your visa. Otherwise, you can have them added from within Vietnam, but with a little more hassle – and money, of course.

Do you know how to find mystery shopping sites?

There are several websites that employ mystery shoppers, or secret shoppers, to visit businesses posing as customers, evaluate the service they receive, and complete an evaluation form.

Assignments for mystery shoppers vary widely; from movies, meals, gyms and even tours. Not only do you get paid for enjoying them but sometimes you can also claim your expenses. Mystery shopping is a great way to enjoy a range of free and diverse entertainment.

It is easier than ever to find employment as a mystery shopper as there are many different types of mystery shopping sites now available online. Legitimate websites are easy to navigate, provide good customer support and detailed instructions on how to succeed as a mystery shopper.

You just need to know how to find mystery shopping sites and apply to them to start receiving assignments.

There are some very good free mystery shopping databases. The Mystery Shopping Providers Association is a great place to start your job hunt. Search the internet using key phrases like “mystery shopping companies,” “mystery shopping jobs” and “mystery shopping employment” to find scores of mystery shopping websites offering a wide variety of assignments you can accept in several countries.

Make a list of the mystery shopping employment websites that appeal to you based on geographic location and assignments. Apply to several of them to increase your chances of getting a steady flow of jobs.

Be sure to avoid any “company” that requires you to pay a registration fee! These are scammers. Legitimate companies never charge you to apply to become a mystery shopper.

The more assignments you accept the more you’ll receive. Treat your mystery shopping as a business and you will be compensated with pay and a variety of free entertainment.

Well you won’t be traveling to Monaco and staying at a five star resort on a budget, will you? Maybe so!  Mostly, traveling on a budget means finding the cheapest price for the experience you want.

When traveling on a budget it’s best to keep in mind the following points:

1. Travel in the off-peak seasons. You can save up to as much as fifty per cent off air flights and accommodation costs if you plan to travel in low season times.

2. Stay away from popular tourist spots (unless they are on your ‘must-see’ list). If you can go off the beaten track with your destinations, things can be cheaper to see and do and your cultural experiences will be richer.

3. Try camping. Not only is it the cheapest form of accommodation it’s a great way to get up close and personal to nature. It’s the best way to see National Parks and Heritage listed areas. 

4. Look for special travel offers (or packages). But make sure you check everything that they include – and don’t include.

5. Invest in a travel pass where you are able. Most developed countries have a rail or bus transport system where you can obtain day, week or monthly passes that will get you around cheaply.

6. Get a work permit if you aim to gain employment while traveling overseas. Working can help subsidize places that aren’t so cheap, such as Europe and Australia.

7. Look for good exchange rates on the dollar. This may help you decide which country to travel to.

8. Think about shortening your visit to destinations that are expensive and increasing your length of stay in cheaper places.

9. Where possible use your credit card. The exchange rate is better.

10. When staying in a hotel, avoid paying for ‘extras’. Don’t touch anything from the honor bar. Don’t watch the in-house movies and don’t use the hotel phone. And try not to use room service too much!

On the world scene there are some great places to travel on a budget for under thirty dollars a day. In Asia you can try India, Laos, China, Cambodia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Thailand, Sumatra and Burma. In Central and South America you can visit El Salvador, Bolivia and Ecuador. If you are after a budget experience in the Pacific, try Fiji or New Zealand. Over in Africa there are some great budget destinations such as Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Malawi, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Ghana. Don’t forget the Middle East where places like Iran, Syria and Turkey provide excellent value for money and wonderful experiences for the budget traveler.

There is no ‘best place’ to travel on a budget. Just be prepared to look around, avoid the pitfalls of unwanted costs in package deals or hotel bookings. If you want to travel and your budget doesn’t meet your expectations, be flexible and see if there is somewhere cheaper you might like to experience. You could be pleasantly surprised with your stay in India or Iran, when you thought you wanted to go to Tahiti.

This article was provided by:

Stuart S. Travel / Your All World Travel Guru

http://www.stuartstravel.com

There are four steps that you should follow if you are interested in getting a China visa for work. A number of tragic events in the past have made it more difficult to gather all the required paperwork to get a China work visa. China has recently stiffened their security making it more difficult to get a China work visa. There are also stricter limits that determine what type of people is allowed to work in China. However, it is still possible to get a China work visa as along as you follow the proper procedures.
You will need to obtain an Alien Employment License before you can be issued a China employment visa. There are a number of requirements you need to meet in order to obtain this. You will need to submit an Application for Employment Permit for Foreigners. You will also need to posses a valid password and have copies of your health certificate that was issued by the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Authority. You will need to be able to explain the reasons of employ and provide copies of a government instrument of ratification. You will also need to prove that you have the adequate credentials to perform the job.
You will also need to obtain a Notification of Application for Employment Visa and Residence Permit. You will need to get a few pieces of information from your future employer in order to obtain this. You will need to posses an employment license and a valid passport as well as a valid business visa. You will also need to obtain an Application for Residence Qualifications for Working Foreigners in China. You employer will need to provide you with copies of their Industrial and Commercial Business License.
You will also need to obtain an Alien Employment Permit which will require your employer to provide their Employment License. You will also need to provide the Notification of Application for Employment Visa and Residence Permit. You will need to have an appointment for a Labor Contract or a valid one. After you have received your Alien Employment Permit it should remain valid for one year. After one year it will need to be renewed.
The fourth and final document that you will need is a Residence Permit. In order to obtain a Residence Permit you will need a valid passport and an Alien Employment Permit. You will also need to provide your Certificate of Verification for Physical Examination record for China as well as the Notification of Application for Employment Visa and Residence permit. You will to be able to prove that you had an interview for the Resident Qualification Application for Foreigners. You will also need to provide a China visa or a Residence Application Form.
After you have collected these four documents you will qualify to be issues a valid work and residence permit that will allow you to work and live in China. Normally, you will be able to live and work in China after receiving your credentials for one year before you have to renew your credentials.
It can take a long time to get all the documents required to receive a class z visa for China. The process is extremely difficult. Not only will the person who is wanting to work in China have to put forth a lot of effort but the company that they are going to be working for will have to forth a great deal of effort too. The Chinese consulate can reject your application if you fail to provide them with the necessary documents. This is why it is so important to take your time and make sure that you provide them with all of the proper documents.

Did you know that there are tens of thousands of Alaska cannery jobs available each year?

Thousands of people from all over the world are employed during the summer, spring, fall and winter in Alaska canneries. These jobs offer excellent opportunities for seasonal employment, which you may return to year after year.

Would you like to get an Alaska cannery job?

Cannery jobs are plentiful and they don’t come with the risks of commercial fishing. These jobs require processors who prepare and package the fish product for sale and distribution.

As a processor you might find yourself gutting fish, cutting fish, offloading the fish from fishing boats, freezing or packaging the fish, among a diversity of other specific processing jobs. Work hours can be from 12 to 16 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Many canneries offer laundry service, dining areas, televisions and DVD players, small libraries and some even have gyms.

Processors can make around $3,000 to $8,000 a month! Experienced processors can earn more and most jobs include free room and board.

This is a great way to save a lot of money very quickly. To get a job you can first start by doing an internet search for terms like “alaska processing jobs,” “alaska cannery jobs,” or simply “alaska jobs.”

A good way to find a job fast is to have a list in hand of hundreds of employment companies. This way you will be able to apply to dozens of companies at the same time, thus increasing your chances of landing a job.