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From May 1, 2025, Nigeria will take the next step in the modernization of its immigration policy with the official launch of two major innovations: the electronic visa (e-Visa) and the arrival card. These measures are designed to simplify, speed up and secure entry into Nigeria for international travelers, whether tourists, men ... Read the article
Myanmar's Ministry of Immigration and Population has announced the temporary suspension of tourist visa applications from April 3, 2025, due to the devastating earthquake that struck the country on March 28. The decision was confirmed by the Malaysian Embassy in Yangon in a Facebook post, ... Read the article
A single visa for free travel in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan? This is the proposal of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, an ambitious project inspired by the Schengen model that could transform Central Asia by facilitating travel and boosting tourism and the economy. Regional cooperation The idea of a single visa is not ... Read the article
Serbia is about to launch an electronic visa system, enabling eligible travelers to apply for a visa online, to simplify the process of entering the country before traveling. Thanks to the official "Welcome to Serbia" online platform, it will no longer be necessary to go to a visa ... Read the article
As of April 1, 2025, Namibia requires visas from citizens of 33 countries, including several European and Western nations, due to the principle of diplomatic reciprocity. Applications can be made via a new online e-Visa system. The fee is 1,600 N$ (approx. €82) for countries ... Read the article
From April 02, European nationals will be concerned by the ETA application. To enter the UK, travelers will need to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). It is therefore advisable to make your application well in advance, so as to have received approval to travel, before your departure and arrival on British territory. The authorization ... Read the article
Since March 20, 2025, the new electronic visa (e-Visa) has been available for travel to Belarus. No more lengthy consular procedures, just digital simplicity! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced this new measure on its official platform. The visa waiver for 38 nationalities is still valid, and will be extended until ... Read the article
From March 31, 2025, French citizens applying for a visa to China will have to familiarize themselves with a new procedure. The Chinese authorities are implementing a mandatory online verification stage, which represents a potential technological advance, but could also complicate administrative procedures. An official press release has been ... Read the article
As of March 24, the U.S. Embassy in Morocco has introduced a new requirement for visa applicants. From now on, it is imperative that the confirmation number/bar code (starting with "AA") on the DS-160 form corresponds exactly to the one used when booking an appointment online. If the confirmation number/bar code on ... Read the article
Japan is moving ahead ahead of schedule with the roll-out of its new electronic visa system, aimed at streamlining application processes for international travelers. The initiative is expected to significantly simplify visa procedures, making Japan more accessible to tourists and business travelers alike. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ... Read the article
As of January 01, 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy in Pakistan has introduced the e-visa system for Pakistani citizens. This new policy will make it easier for these nationals to apply for a visa for Thailand online, without having to visit an embassy or consulate. To obtain ... Read the article
As of March 11, 2025, Liberia has implemented an electronic visa-on-arrival system for international travelers, marking an important step in the modernization of its immigration services. This initiative, led by the Liberian Immigration Service (LIS), aims to facilitate the entry of foreign visitors by air. A request ... Read the article
A decision approved by Thai authorities Thailand is considering reducing the duration of visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days, following concerns about illegal business activities exploiting the visa waiver program. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has confirmed that the relevant authorities have accepted the principle ... Read the article
From April 1, 2025, international airlines operating flights from Bali will require passengers to show proof of payment of the tourist tax before boarding. This measure follows the Balinese government's decision to step up enforcement of this tax, introduced in February 2024. The tourist tax, amounting to ... Read the article
EU interior ministers approved a revised timetable for the implementation of the entry/exit system (EES) and the European travel information and authorization system (ETIAS) on March 5. The EES should be operational in October 2025. ETIAS should follow in the last quarter of 2026. After several postponements, the timetable has been approved The ... Read the article
Donald Trump has reinstated Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism upon his return to the presidency, reversing Joe Biden's decision to remove the island from the list just days before the end of his term. This decision has important consequences for international travelers, particularly those who have visited ... Read the article
From today, EU citizens can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the UK. From April 2, 2025, this new requirement will become mandatory for travel within the country. Today marks another important milestone in the reform of UK border controls. From March 5 ... Read the article
As of March 01, 2025, citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland will be exempt from visa requirements when entering Vietnam for tourism. These 3 countries have been added to the list, and 16 nationalities are now visa-exempt. According to resolution no. 11/NQ-CP of January 15 ... Read the article
Morocco launches "Yalla", the must-have mobile app for CAN 2025 fans In the run-up to the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025, to be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the country is preparing to welcome fans with innovative initiatives. Among these, the "Yalla" mobile application is ... Read the article
A 60-year-old British man has been arrested in Thailand's Chiang Mai province for overstaying his 25-year visa. The man had arrived in Thailand in 2000 on a 30-day tourist visa and had never left the country since. A "record" according to ... Read the article
Nigeria is modernizing its visa application process with the upcoming launch of an e-Visa mobile application. The initiative aims to make it easier for international visitors to obtain visas, and to make the experience faster and simpler. Improving the visa application process The Minister of the Interior of ... Read the article
Namibia is about to launch its new e-visa system, following allegations that its online visa system was malfunctioning. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) denied the allegations, explaining that the system had not yet been launched. It ... Read the article
South Korea is set to modernize its immigration process with the introduction of the e-Arrival or Electronic Arrival Card, launched on February 24, 2025. This new digital system will replace traditional paper arrival forms, to simplify entry procedures for international travelers. The initiative is designed to improve efficiency at checkpoints ... Read the article
Russia: a new entry point unveiled Russia continues to facilitate international travel by expanding its electronic visa program (e-Visa). The Russian government has announced the addition of a new checkpoint to the already long list, bringing the total number of entry points accessible with an e-Visa to 105. Tashanta: ... Read the article
** Updated January 17, 2025 at 11am ** From February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will impose a new health rule for all travelers entering its territory, including pilgrims performing Umrah or Hajj. This measure makes it compulsory to present a certificate of vaccination against meningitis for ... Read the article
Belarus has decided to extend visa-free travel for citizens of 38 European countries until December 31, 2025. This measure, originally scheduled to expire at the end of 2024, allows nationals of the countries concerned to stay in Belarus visa-free for 30 consecutive days per entry, with a maximum of 90 days per calendar year. The ... Read the article
Tourist taxes are becoming increasingly widespread around the world, with over 60 destinations now applying them. Russia is the latest country to join this trend, introducing a new tourist tax from January 1, 2025. The tourist tax, also known as the "taxe de ... Read the article
Cambodia is reducing its e-Visa tariffs from January 1, 2025, making the country more accessible to international travelers. The electronic tourist visa (e-Visa T) will be reduced from US$36 to US$30, while the electronic business visa (e-Visa E) will be lowered from US$42 to US$35. This initiative is designed to stimulate ... Read the article
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