Beauties, visiting a new city or area is one of their wish lists when on holiday or for work. Countries in the world are no exception. Visiting a country is not as easy as you think.
However, visiting it is easy and difficult. In fact, there are a number of countries that are rarely visited by world tourists. Of course there are certain reasons why countries are difficult for tourists to visit. Moreover, several countries include a visa as a condition for entering the country.
The existence of several strict rules regarding entry access also makes it difficult for tourists to come to the country freely. Tourists must also obtain visas and permits if they want to visit a number of these countries. Apart from that, not all countries issue tourist visas due to political and security factors.
That's why many tourists are reluctant to apply for a visa if the rules are too complicated. The following are countries that are rarely visited by foreign tourists based on the VisaGuide page. What is the reason?
1. Russia
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Applying for a visa to Russia is very difficult because of the many questions on the application form. Especially for Beauties who are American citizens, Beauties must answer double the number of questions available.
A Russian visa can be approved provided that Beauties must list every trip that Beauties has been on in the last ten years. The trip must be explained in detail regarding where the Beauties went, when, how long they stayed, and who they were there with.
If Beauties travel a lot, this is the hardest part. However, if Beauties can fill out the visa application correctly and provide all the information, then Beauties can get a visa to visit Russia.
2. Iran
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Getting a visa to Iran is difficult to obtain because Beauties must have a verification code before applying for a visa. This authorization code is issued directly by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but official Iranian travel agents must apply for the code on behalf of Beauties themselves.
However, with eVisas files, the process of applying for a tourist visa to visit Iran becomes easier. Now, several countries can apply for a visa on arrival (with prior approval).
Unfortunately, if Beauties come from the United States, Bangladesh, India, United Kingdom, Iraq, Canada, Colombia, Nepal, Pakistan, Western Sahara, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Jordan they cannot receive a visa on arrival. That also includes Beauties visiting Israel in the last six months. Moreover, if Beauties are from the United States and Canada, Beauties may not travel as tourists without a government-approved guide.
3. Turkmenistan
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The country of Turkmenistan is in Central Asia and borders Iran to the south and Afghanistan to the southeast. Turkmenistan is one of the countries least visited by tourists due to its very rigid visa policy. However, it does not apply to Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan passport holders and visitors holding diplomatic passports.
If you want to apply for a visa to Turkmenistan, Beauties must have a sponsor in that country who can provide a LOI (invitation letter) and the document permit process can take more than 20 days.
4. Bhutan
Bhutan/Photo: Pexels/Chandi Saha
Bhutan is also one of the countries that does not approve individual visas, but it is an exception if a tourist visits Bhutan as part of a tour package. However, individual visas can be approved if Beauties come from Bangladesh, India or the Maldives.
Quoting detikTravel, Beauties can get a visa from Bhutan if they can find a travel agent who organizes the trip and pays the visa fees in advance along with other tour packages. In addition, visa applications for Bhutan are processed online and must be approved by the Bhutan Tourism Board. Apart from that, Beauties are also required to pay a sustainability fee of USD 65 or around IDR 1 million.
5. North Korea
North Korea/Photo: Pinterest/The Fact Site
North Korea (North Korea) is already known as one of the countries that is very difficult to visit. In fact, North Korea can be said to be the most closed country from the outside world.
To come to North Korea, foreign tourists must apply for a visa through a tourist agent appointed by the government. While they are there, Beauties cannot just wander around the city.
North Korea implements very strict policies for tourists who want to visit the country. Starting from not communicating with local residents, walking around alone, badmouthing the North Korean leader, to leaving the hotel after a tour that day.
6. Tuvalu
Tuvalu/Foto: Pinterest/The Guardian
Tuvalu is an isolated island country in the Pacific Ocean. This country, which is located between Hawaii and Australia, is rarely visited by tourists. In fact, in 2017 alone, only 2,000 tourists visited.
Even though this country is quite charming, it consists of four coral islands and five large atolls, as quoted by CNN Indonesia. With the main island called Funafuti, here tourists can spend their time lazing on the beach.
7. Kiribati
Kiribati/Photo: Pinterest/Carlos Braga
The Republic of Kiribati is an island country located in the Pacific Ocean. Just like Tuvalu, this country is also quite far from tourists. In 2016, the number of tourists visiting was only 6,000.
Kiribati itself has a charm that is no less charming. The most prominent coastal tourism is diving, fishing and snorkeling. These three activities are among the main attractions in Kiribati.
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