How to Make Visa Application and Traveling Cheaper
Traveling has been a very hot topic on social media. Everyone wants to go somewhere and travel. I can’t blame you – it’s addictive! Sometimes, I feel a lot of guilt with the money I’ve been spending on travel. My expense for my Eurotrip could be a downpayment for a car or a house and lot. However, those can wait. I’m not getting any younger and in the blink of an eye, I might already have my own family which will make traveling hard. So yup, travel, travel, and travel until I’m able.
Anyone can travel just as long as they have money. I don’t consider myself a special snowflake because I know that with enough budget, anyone can do it. It’s just that I’m blessed with a good job, an entrepreneurial mind, and guts which allowed me to earn money and to see the world.
I used to feel so uncomfortable disclosing how much I spent on my travel and visa application because I didn’t want to be judged. I know not everyone has the same traveling style so some might think that I spent an excessive amount or some might think that that’s too cheap and something sounds fishy. When people ask me how much I spent on my Eurotrip, I do not answer them with “I spent blah blah blah,” I would say “Prepare 350,000 to be on the safer side.” I didn’t want to share how much I spent because I didn’t want you to base how much you’ll bring based on my experience because unless you’re me, our expenses will be different.
However, please respect because my money is my money. I have worked hard for this and I can choose whatever way I’d want to spend it.
Anyway, to answer your question, here it is!
This year’s travel and visa application expenses
Please note that all of these are just estimates. Especially with my Eurotrip, I estimated PHP 350,000 because that was the difference on my bank account before and after the trip. I’m just estimating how much I spent for this and that.
I don’t know about you but that’s cheap! I’ve been asked by a lot of people how I can afford to travel. Some even asked if I loaned in a bank or if I have a credit card. Fortunately, I only spend money that I have. I have PHP 0.00 debt in my life and that’s something that I am proud of.
I know a lot of people who spent a million on Europe for a month and PHP 60,000 on Thailand just for a few days!
So, how did I keep my traveling expenses and visa application at a minimum?
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I really appreciate it when bloggers are transparent about their travel expenses because I find it incredibly helpful! I mean I could always research, plan, and hope my estimated budget will be enough but actually knowing from someone who’s already /been there/ helps confirm or recalibrate my own! Haha. So no need to worry about it 🙂
By the way, just like your Thailand budget — I also spent about 30k in total for my 6-day Singapore trip. ‘Cause some people still think visiting Singapore is hella expensive when it’s certainly not ;P
I realized that money talks shouldn’t be a taboo anymore. 🙂 Girl, wow. 30k in SG is cheap na! Teach me your ways! 🙂
Hi Jacklynne, this blog really give me so kuch information. Thank you. I am planning to see my boyfriend in Slovakia. And I want to stay with him in his place but for sure we will visit nearby cities like Vienna and Budapest. Just want to ask coz I heard that I should be detailed in my itinerary. Can I disclose that I will be staying in my boyfriend’s place? What documents I need? Thank you very much.
Yes, disclose that you will stay with your boyfriend. Not sure with the requirements but please refer to the Slovakian Embassy for the details. Good luck! 🙂
Hi po ate jack. Thank you for giving me an idea sa travel blogs mo. I’m currently working here in Macau. I’m planning to visit my mom and brother in Japan next year. She’s married with a japanese. I find time to search on the internet regarding with the visa application in Japan and some requirements. But I don’t have an idea kung saan ko po ipapasa mga requirements? And if ever, does it need po personal appearance during interview na? Thank you very much.
Yes, it needs personal appearance. I lodged my application at Discovery Tours in Makati. Good luck!
Hello Jacky! So inspiring stories of your Travel .
Please do blog your Japan Travel Tour. and kung saan maganda at kung saan ako mapapamura. I’m planning to go there pag uwi ni Boyfie.
Thanks and More Travel to come 🙂
I will! <3 Thank you for visiting my blog! 🙂
Hi Jack! I just wanna ask regarding your application for a Schengen visa. How much was in your bank statement or is there a minimum amount required in the bank statement to be provided to the consul? Please let me know.
You can check the minimum amount per day here: http://www.immihelp.com/visas/schengenvisa/means-of-substinence.html
Multiply that to the days you will be staying in that country then add your fare price and accommodation. 🙂
Jacklynne, please help me with my euro tour this coming. We dont have visa yet. Pls do message me in fb? Maey fontilar abecendario. We exchange messages before
What help do you need?
I love the “Print the bank statement” tip. Di ko kasi alam na pwede yun and I have paid for those before.
Hi jacky randomly i just saw your fb blogs which lead me to your personal blog.
I commend you for being such a kind oerson for sharing your experience and ideas to the people. This is a helpful tips and guides. God bless you and enjoy your travel
Thank you so much!
Yes, silly me. Will do it next time din!
Hi Madam Jack! Hope to see your Japan Travel in your blog soon.
Thank you for inspiring us always! <3
PS. Sexy mo na besh! Makes me want to enroll in Pound for Pound, too. <3
Thank you! Yes, it’s long due! I need to blog about it and my SEA trip, too!
I think, what she was asking was, how much was in your bank statement when you applied for Schengen Visa. Do they have a minimum (peso) requirement for it so that they can grant you your visa? Not the means or the amount of money that you need in that country.
Yep, the link that I sent answered that. 🙂