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Travel from your sofa with Drive and Listen

If you're looking for an international getaway, the Drive and Listen website is for you! This site takes you by car to many cities around the world, including New York, Toronto, Delhi, Moscow, Seoul and many more! Stroll through the streets while listening to the radio stations ... Read the article

Revenge Travel after Covid-19?

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel restrictions implemented worldwide, the term "revenge travel" has emerged. It explains how people, after being restricted in their travels for a long period of time, try to compensate for these limitations by traveling more frequently or more extravagantly ... Read the article

Mauritius: discover the Premium Visa

After planning a very gradual reopening of its borders in September, it is now possible to travel to Mauritius with the Premium Visa. Whether you're retired, on vacation or working, the Premium Visa can be adapted to suit everyone. In the heart of the Tropical Paradise, you can stroll with your feet in the water and enjoy a ... Read the article

Israel and Greece: a bilateral agreement to boost tourism

On Monday February 8, Israel and Greece signed a tourist agreement giving their citizens vaccinated against Covid-19 unrestricted access to both countries. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu declared: "We must facilitate travel for those who have been vaccinated against Covid ... Read the article

Russia: a multiple-entry electronic visa?

While Russia has decided to unify its e-visa throughout its territory from January 1, 2021, Ivan Volynkin, Director of the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that the e-visa may become multiple-entry very soon. At present, the Russian e-visa is a single-entry ... Read the article

USA: the real-fake border reopening

On January 18, Donald Trump announced his intention to lift the ban on entry to the United States for travelers from Brazil, the European Union and the United Kingdom. In his proclamation, Donald Trump said, "This action is the best way to continue protecting Americans from Covid-19 while allowing the resumption of ... Read the article

What are the most "powerful" passports for easy travel?

Every year, the Henley & Parners citizenship consultancy Henley Passport Index ranks the countries where international travel is possible without the need for a visa. This study, published on January 5, does not take into account restrictions linked to the health crisis.

Mongolia launches its electronic visa for 2021

Following in the footsteps of Kenya and Russia, Mongolian deputies decided to change the concept of visa issuance during their last parliamentary session of 2020. The health crisis linked to COVID-19 has prompted the authorities to consider new methods for issuing visas.

Saudi Arabia: international air traffic resumes

After several months of suspension to limit the spread of Covid-19, Saudi Arabia is once again welcoming international travelers. Saudi Arabia ended the suspension of its international traffic on January 3, 2021. Airports and seaports have resumed traffic. By opening the Kingdom to international travelers, Saudi Arabia ... Read the article

Qantas: international flights to resume in July 2021

Following a 91% drop in profits compared with the previous year, Australian airline, Qantas has announced the likelihood of a resumption of international flights for July 2021. It will therefore be possible to book your tickets as early as next summer. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has said that this is the period ... Read the article

89% of Indians are ready to travel again

Good news tends to boost traveler morale. According to the Second Holiday Readiness Report by Thomas Cook India andSOTC Travel, nearly 9 out of 10 Indians have expressed an interest in returning to travel. Among them, two-thirds even want to go back within 6 months of the restrictions being lifted! Nearly ... Read the article

Spain now allows PCR test results in French

Good news for holiday travelers! The Spanish Ministry of Health has published a decree in the official gazette stating that it will now accept PCR test results in 4 languages: Spanish, English, French or German. If the result is not in one of these languages, it will have to be translated into Spanish. ... Read the article

Oman: the return of the e-Tourism Visa

After several months' absence, the Sultanate of Oman has decided to reopen its borders to the general public. However, a new health protocol has been put in place to protect the local population and welcome tourists in complete safety: It is compulsory to download the following applications before arriving on the territory: ... Read the article

China: compulsory health QR code to enter the country

In order to ensure the health and safety of international travelers and reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in France has announced in a press release that all travelers wishing to visit China will be required to present a negative PCR or serological test accompanied by a QR ... Read the article

More details on the future Russian e-Visa

As we previously reported, Russia is preparing its new e-Visa for early 2021. A few days ago, we received new details about the latter: As you know, the new version of the Russian e-Visa will allow you to visit the country with a single visa, when you previously had to apply for a ... Read the article

Ghana: Electronic visa available by 2021

Available during 2021, the electronic visa is being rolled out in many countries with the aim of facilitating travelers' arrival and simplifying administrative procedures. According to Mr. Divine Kwame Owusu-Ansah, GTDP project coordinator: "This measure will make it easier and more convenient for foreign visitors to obtain a visa for the country, which is currently complicated ... Read the article

India visas: a gradual return to normal

Good news! On Thursday October 22, the Indian Government announced the immediate reinstatement of all conventional visas, with the exception of Tourism, Medical Tourism and e-visas. The announcement comes almost 8 months after the total closure of the country's borders following the global pandemic of COVID-19. ... Read the article