Why is it hard for people from poor countries to get tourist visa for richer countries?
552319
I think it's hard for people to get tourist visas because of the red tape. \n\nInstead of going to New York, try going to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It's pretty fun and has much lower crime rate. Dollywood is pretty fun too.
509729
Because affluent people tend to socialize around activities, like sailing or tennis, and can afford to travel and pay for those activites, while people with modest incomes make do with the people around them.\n\nNeither is better than the other - the poorer people have a greater sense of community in the immediate nearby sense, while the affluent people combine their business networking in with things they like to do, because they can afford to.\n\nAt least, that's the way I see it.
296719
If you have the means...you travel.  But don't give up on the Visa.  Keep trying for it!
648719
I hear that it is very difficult for someone from Mexico under the age of 50 to get a tourist visa at all, but the requirements are that they must have land in Mexico (or perhaps a business) and $10,000 (us dollars) in a Mexican bank account. The U.S. wants her to have a tie to Mexico so that she will go back.  If she is a student and has a desire to go to school here, then she can try for a student visa. Otherwise you might just want to visit her there.
1110316
Most rich countries DO help poor countries. One major problem are the goverments of the poor countries are so corrupt that the food and medicine we send end up being SOLD instead of given as it's supposed to be. Often it is sold on the Black Market with full knowledge or cooperation from corrupt government officials.\n\nDo we stop trying under those conditions or do we keep doing what we can to help? It's not an easy answer. If the US and other rich countries stopped giving, many small countries would colapse into anarchy.
489343
It's not easy to get here legally. In order to be granted a right to come here legally you have to show proof that you are wealthy (or at least well off) in you country. They want to know you have an incentive to go back. \n\nThe majority of people who are crossing here illegally don't have the assets needed. That's why they are coming here...in search of a dream.\n\nThey are here doing jobs that most of us would not want to do. If anybody who was born here, and educated here, feels they are being robbed by illegals (who probably don't even speak English) then I have to say that particular person has real low expectations of themselves. I don't think we should blame others for our own failures.
321397
With the amount of questions asked each day, I would say the odds are not that good to win. They are only giving away one trip a week with the grand prize trip at the end of the contest (14 total). Most likely most posters do not even realize they are automatically being entered for a trip they most likely don't even want, or cannot go to because they do not have a passport. The FIFA World Cup is coming right up, and it takes time to get a passport. I think any time a sponsor is giving away a prize, and you are entered without your knowing it by performing an every day function, they should give away a more universal prize...like cash.
617753
If you want to go to an economically less developed country, it is pretty easy. Contact their embassy for a visa, go there & apply for citizenship. They are usually happy to have most job skills and the cash you will bring.\n\nHighly developed economies, however, are harder. You have to either visit their embassy or go to their website and find a list of skills they want. If you have those skills, you have to apply for a visa, stating your intention of emigrating. This can take a while. \n\nAlso keep in mind that if you are married, your spouse also needs to have needed skills. When our government started to go haywire, my husband & I considered emigrating to Europe. Several countries would have him, but not me. My skills were just not needed there.
294557
Generally, low developing countries are poor ... not just the people, but the government itself. And for the government to meet its obligations, it often simply makes more money -- but this additional currency leads to the devaluation of the existing currency and leads to inflation.
843554
although it would be nice to have the rich nations help the poorer nations, it doesn't always work that way. Rich people hardly ever help poor people on a more personal level either. While I believe in the old theory "if you have, why not give" I also believe in the saying "if you give a man a fish, he will eat for one day, if you teach him to fish, he will eat for a lifetime." In this aspect I think "wealthy" countries should help set up programs, health care, etc. for the "poor" countries, but after a point they must withdraw as well. If not you will just create a nation that is dependent rather than independent.
309791
There are a number of reasons. The riches are exploiting the poor. In the industries the workers are not getting their remuneration according to the labor they provide there. The rich countries are exploiting the developing counties. Corruption is another reason. The person who has power in hand earns money through corruption and that money belongs to the people of the country. If the money is properly distributed among the people there can not be any poverty in the world.
585219
Indonesia is truly beautiful. Being tropical, it is warm all year, shopping is fantastic and the people are friendly and warm. There is a lot of poverty and they rely on tourism. Sadly, radical views have changed my ideas on visiting due to the safety issue. It is a case where the poor will get poorer because the rich want power.
582444
We have poor in this country, like the poor victims of Katrina. Why would I send my money to Mexico when there are people that need it here.
970706
well when he gets there he needs to apply for a visa to work there. If he can't get one in S. Africa. ALSo by now he should have learned if he could have gotten one already. The only thing to tell you to keep trying no one but both countrys to get one.
305737
After September 11th, visas are much harder to attain. Additionally, the government is probably more cautious about granting visas to citizens of Muslim countries. Whether or not it's morally justified, that's the sad truth of the matter. Your friend probably would have an easier time coming in from a Western European country.
349252
People have it way worse then you. You're rich compared to people in poorer countries. Think of them starving, next time you think it's the end of the world when you can't buy the newest camera phone. Money isn't everything.
636218
Yes, you need both a visa and a work permit, and it is not easy to get them, it usually takes time, a lot of time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!