I was wondering the same thing!

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There have been some more from Europe (Finland, Moldova, Serbia, Spain), when they accused Jasmin from Finland for just wanting a green card I snickered… I can see it from the She wants to be with her sister angle, but otherwise it just was obvious that people have no clue about the living standards in other countries…

ETA: This was supposed to be a reply to you, u/crazycatlady_66 😅

It can take months to years to secure even a visitor visa from many of the countries featured in 90 Day. It also costs money and the show probably will only cover the costs when it’s to further their drama or storylines.

Depends what country they are from, countries that are part of the visa waiver program ie Australia and UK ETC have an esta. Those in what they call high risk countries ie philippines etc cannot easily get a tourist visa and its very expensive for them to apply

My bf applied for a visit visa and it took us $175 for the application and 10 months wait and the nearest embassy for an interview. He got denied in less than 10 minutes because he didn’t have “significant” ties to his country and they thought he’d not come back.

My senior parents from the Philippines got their US tourist visa very quick, it took less than a month to get their interview and a week to get their visa. But they have to show property titles, show bank accounts and proved they have a business to go back home. My sister who had a good job in Singapore back then also applied for US tourist visa got denied the first time because they said she doesn’t have strong ties to return to her home country. She finally got approved the 2nd time she applied. There’s so many Filipinos who overstayed and became illegals in the US that’s why they’re so strict in approving tourist visa. I have a cousin who jump shipped and stayed here illegally and his mom who came as tourist and never went home, they’re both legal now because of a grant. But it’s because of some people’s doing that makes it difficult for the others who just wants to visit.

Yup! Visitor visas for the US are hard to obtain, expensive, and can take a long time for most foreign visitors. I honestly didn’t know either until a couple years ago! But for example, my family from mexico has to show that they are financially stable and well established in mexico, so US officials can feel comfortable enough that they won’t just try to stay in the US. Among other requirements!