Do you already know where you are going on your next vacation? According to National Geographic magazine, the most visited countries in the world are France, Spain, the United States of America, China, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand, Germany and the United Kingdom. Although most do not need a visa, for others it is a requirement that can affect their personal finances. Get your calculator ready because we’ll show you what the prices of these visas are according to the embassies of each of these destinations.
France remains one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. Although not all destinations require the famous Schengen visa. However, for destinations like San Martín, it is mandatory to have one. This request has a price of 60 EUR, which is equivalent to 256,978 USD. This money would be equivalent to 23% of the Colombian minimum wage.
Perhaps one of the most requested visas is the American one, because according to the Statista portal, North American countries will receive approximately 24 million tourists in 2022. It is mandatory to have a visa for this country, but if you want to get one, you better prepare 66% of the minimum wage because it costs $737,101. This rate had a rate increase after June 17 of this year.
But if your dream is to visit the Great Wall and try foods like lacquered duck in Peking and dim sum in Canton, well You will need to set aside $415,000 for visa procedures to enter China.
The busy streets of Bangkok and its gastronomy, full of sweet, spicy and salty flavors, make Thailand a desirable visa-only destination for many travelers. This is worth $159,373, the lowest in the ranking, representing 14.28% of Colombia’s minimum wage.