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CIBT, and subsidiaries Visalink, VisasDirect & VisaCentral, are the recognised industry leader in international travel visas. Over four million travellers have used CIBT to obtain the documents they need to travel internationally. We are dedicated to our customers and clients and continually work to make improvements to the way we work.
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CIBT and British Airways Partner to Provide Travel Documentation Services to Customers
British Airways travellers who are residents of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands may choose CIBT for fast and easy travel document processing. British Airways has partnered with CIBT, the global visa and passport professionals, to provide the airline’s customers with a comprehensive line of travel document services. CIBT can provide assistance for travel document services such visas, passports, an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for travel to Australia and an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for travel to the United States all at a nominal service fee. Through this partnership, British Airways passengers can take advantage of CIBT's fast and easy services around the world and receive a special 30 percent off service fees*.
CIBT and British Airways have launched the partnership under the brand name VisaCentral, a CIBT Company. VisaCentral, like other subsidiary CIBT companies (VisaCenter.com and AmericanPassport.com), is built as a more consumer-friendly brand aimed to convey travel document services to British Airways tourist and business travellers.
“Our goal at British Airways is to empower our customers and get them safely and seamlessly to and from their destinations. We are happy to partner with CIBT so that customers have the peace-of-mind that comes from knowing their documentation is in order as they depart on their trip,” Sophie McKinstrie, New Business Development Manager at British Airways said. “The discount means we will be able to offer our customers a fast, dedicated and seamless service at reduced fees to ensure they can travel with the correct visas and documentation”
British Airways flies to over 600 destinations worldwide, and many of those countries require specific documents, forms and waivers before entry is granted to business and tourism travellers alike. With processing offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Germany, Netherlands and Belgium, residents of all nationalities are able to work with CIBT professionals as they apply for the complicated travel document services. If requests are urgent, travelers are able to receive certain visas and passports in as little as a day. CIBT is able to process other travel service requests, such as an ETA to Australia electronically within seconds. Nationals of over 30 countries who request to enter the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program with CIBT can receive confirmation an ESTA has been granted within as little as a few minutes and no longer than 72 hours.
“As many people are aware, navigating through government processes can be challenging,” said Michelle Bailin, Vice President of Partner Marketing at CIBT. “British Airways passengers choosing to work with CIBT will benefit from expedited application processing and guidance from knowledgeable experts in travel documentation.”
*The British Airways discount applies to CIBT service fees only. Visa, passport and other services’ prices and consular fees are set by individual governments and cannot be discounted.
CIBT Announces “Ash Assist” Program to Help Travellers Affected By Volcanic Ash Air Closures
CIBT, the global visa and passport professionals, have announced “Ash Assist,” a special offer for travellers whose plans were disrupted due to flight cancellations caused by the Icelandic ash cloud. The program provides a 50% reduction in service fees for travellers who must re-apply for a travel visa. CIBT offers a simple, one-stop solution for travellers in need of visas required for travel to many destinations throughout the world, including Europe, the UK and Canada, as well as China, India, Brazil, Russia, Australia and Saudi Arabia. CIBT can secure any travel visas to most countries in the world for people of any nationality living in the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, and Canada.
“We recognize that many international trips had to be cancelled as a result of flight disruption due to the volcanic ash cloud.” said Jeff Fine, CEO of CIBT, “As people re-book trips, we are pleased to help secure new visas to replace those that could not be used earlier in April. We look forward to making it fast, easy, and affordable for international travellers to get back in the skies.” Travellers whose trips were impacted by the ash cloud are eligible to receive 50% off of CIBT’s standard service fee on a new order. The original visas need not have been obtained through CIBT.
CIBT and Virgin Atlantic Airlines Announce Travel Visa and Passport Partnership
CIBT and Virgin Atlantic Ltd. announced a strategic relationship to provide the airline's customers with a comprehensive line of travel visa and passport services, including travel visas and passports. CIBT's service offerings, which are now integrated into the Virgin Atlantic website, are especially important for travellers visiting countries that require travel visas. CIBT offers a simple, one-stop solution for travellers in need of travel visas, passports, and other important documents required for travel to many destinations throughout the world, including China, India, Brazil, Russia, Australia and Saudi Arabia. CIBT can secure any travel visa to most countries in the world for travellers of any nationality living in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and Canada.
CIBT Announces Strategic Relationship with Delta Air
CIBT Inc. announced a strategic relationship with Delta Air Lines Inc. to provide the airline's customers with a comprehensive line of travel visa and passport services, including travel visas, passports, and more. Delta SkyMiles members earn 1,000 SkyMiles when they use CIBT to procure a qualifying travel visa or passport service. CIBT offers a simple, one-stop solution for travellers in need of travel visas, passports, and other important documents required for travel to many destinations throughout the world, including China, Brazil, India, Russia, Vietnam and Egypt. CIBT can secure virtually any travel visa to any country in the world for customers of all nationalities living within the United States. CIBT also helps citizens of the United States obtain first-time passports, renewals, name changes, additional pages, and second passports in as little as one day. CIBT also offers Delta customers access to Global Phoneworks, a short-term global cellular phone service that enables travellers to stay in touch 24 hours a day, 7 days a week anywhere in the world. Global Phoneworks provides GSM and Satellite coverage in 140 countries. Delta SkyMiles members earn 1,000 SkyMiles for every qualifying cell phone rental. CIBT is committed to providing Delta customers with exceptional customer service delivery and complete travel visa and passport management.
Business Week: A Passport to Riches. Outfits such as CIBT that expedite travel visas and passports are cashing in, as countries tighten borders against terrorism and illegal immigration
When Bill Gates applied for a travel visa for a recent trip to Nigeria, his paperwork hit a snag. The Nigerian government required proof that the billionaire chairman of Microsoft (MSFT) would not stay in the country and become a drain on Nigeria's social services. The company helping him with his application, travel visa and passport expeditor CIBT, obtained a letter from Gates' bank that reassured the Nigerian authorities that Mr. Gates would not be a concern to the Nigerian government. Thanks to the work done by CIBT, Bill Gates was able to obtain approval from the Nigerian government and his travel visa was approved.
CIBT to Open Office in Atlanta, Georgia, Effective October 1, 2008
CIBT is pleased to announce the opening of an office in Atlanta, Georgia effective October 1, 2008. With the addition of the Atlanta location, CIBT now has representation in every consular jurisdiction in the USA. The new Atlanta location will enable CIBT to offer localized service to clients in the southeastern United States. Until October 1st, Brazilian visa applications for Atlanta residents will continue to be handled by our Miami office. Please make a note of our new Atlanta address: 3340 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA, 30326, Phone 800-929-2428.
Jeff Fine, CIBT President and CEO featured in American Executive Magazine.
Jeff Fine, CEO of CIBT, Inc., the world’s leading travel visa and passport expediting service, explained that U.S. passport agencies only allow for a certain number of passports to be submitted by expeditors, and the only way for an expeditor to obtain more slots is to acquire another company. That’s where CIBT has an advantage. Learn more
