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Electronic visas completely eliminate physical stamps

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Governments figured out they can charge you the same massive administrative fee without providing actual paperwork. The e-Visa lives entirely in a database, leaving your passport disappointingly blank while still draining your bank account for entry privileges.

Electronic visas completely eliminate physical stamps
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