Resident traveling to other countries - Visas!

[Tertius 0]

Is it easier to get Visas for other countries now that I'm a resident?

For instance, to travel to Costa Rica, I need a Visa (as a South African resident) but my wife doesn't.

This is a pain. Have any good news for me?

[sachinky 465]

You're still a citizen of South Africa and since you will be traveling with a South African passport, you will still need the same visas that you would've before. You're a merely a permanent resident and not a USC, so nothing changes, apart from traveling to Mexico and Canada, which I think, you can use your GC to cross. Someone will provide more information.

Edited August 6, 2010 by sachinky

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

You still travel as a citizen of your home country. That being said many embassies look at who else as given you visas in making their decision. Having a visa/greencard from the US is frequently worth tons of bonus points in the decision process. You have to apply but you are probably going to get more positive responses.

[Nina~ 431]

Agree with the above post. Some countries would require a copy of GC and that will help your chances of getting a visa. My husband & I were planning a trip to Romania, and the Romanian embassy wanted a copy of my GC.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Is it easier to get Visas for other countries now that I'm a resident?

short answer is "nope" (but in practice, you may be put through less runaround)

For instance, to travel to Costa Rica, I need a Visa (as a South African resident) but my wife doesn't.

This is a pain. Have any good news for me?

[Noel194 53]

Costa Rica does not require a visa if you have a US Green card and your stay does not exceed 90 days. Here is an online website I use to give you information of about visa and passport requirements:

https://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/plan_flight/international_travel_information/visa_passport_information/index.jsp

[Tertius 0]

Costa Rica does not require a visa if you have a US Green card and your stay does not exceed 90 days. Here is an online website I use to give you information of about visa and passport requirements:

https://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/plan_flight/international_travel_information/visa_passport_information/index.jsp

Awesome info! Thanks! Helps a lot!