European ETIAS exit postponed again to 2024
It was originally scheduled for 2022, then the end of 2023. There is now no mention of a specific date for the ETIAS exit, but only one year: 2024.
The "Europe Travel Information" category offers up-to-date information on travel formalities in several coveted European countries such as France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK and many others. It is a source of essential information on the different types of visas, passports, compulsory vaccinations, travel restrictions and customs procedures imposed on travellers. Valuable recommendations for travelers, precautionary measures to be taken and recent changes in regulations and legislation will be provided by our articles. We also make a point of keeping up to date any potentially useful information on incidents that could impact on the safety of travellers to European destinations.
It was originally scheduled for 2022, then the end of 2023. There is now no mention of a specific date for the ETIAS exit, but only one year: 2024.
Almost a year to the day since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree on Tuesday approving a facilitated visa regime for citizens of 19 countries.
Germany plans to lift its pandemic-related restrictions on March 1, including mask wearing and testing requirements. The decision was taken by the federal government, which concluded that the current COVID-19 situation in the country is completely under control.
The Russian Foreign Ministry is to provide reports to the President by June 1 on preparations for the resumption of unified electronic visas for citizens of 52 countries.
As we announced in May 2022, Europe is on the verge of releasing a common electronic travel authorization for the entire Schengen area. After a five-year period during which member states negotiated the creation of the platform, its development and implementation should begin in 2024, ... Read the article
Settling in France over the long term can be complicated, especially if you're unfamiliar with the country's administrative procedures. To simplify the arrival of foreign talent in France, Visamundi works with the Majorelle law firm, experts in the immigration of international professionals. Our partners can take care of all the formalities involved in obtaining ... Read the article
In an interview with Le Monde published on Wednesday, November 2, Labor Minister Olivier Dussopt and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin set out the guidelines for the immigration bill, which will be examined by the National Assembly in early 2023. Points covered include the creation of a "jobs in demand" residence permit ... Read the article
From November 9, 2022 00:01, Guyanese, Colombian and Peruvian citizens will be able to enter the UK without a visitor's visa.
Fiji's Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Yogesh Karan, has asked the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, to help the country reach a visa-free agreement with Schengen countries for its nationals, intervening within the European Union. Karaan's request was made last week in New York ... Read the article
The Spanish authorities have announced that foreign travelers are no longer required to fill in or present the health control form on arrival.
It's been months now since Russia decided to go to war with its Ukrainian neighbor. Since then, the conflict has wreaked havoc and damaged Moscow's image in the eyes of the world. Despite this situation, Russia is determined to keep its tourism sector afloat.
Foreign tourists can now obtain electronic visas to travel to Belarus. The announcement was made by the National Center for Electronic Services at the 28th International ICT Forum. Find out all you need to know.
Looking for a Schengen visa? With all the paperwork and trips to the embassy of your destination country, it's easy to get discouraged. The good news is that you'll soon be able to apply for your Schengen visa entirely online. Find out all you need to know about applying for a Schengen ... Read the article
Going on a trip is one of this world's greatest distractions. However, to avoid being surprised by worries that can get in the way, you need to prepare your trip well beforehand. Here's what you need to know about traveling to the European Union, as outlined in the institution's PDF brochure. Get a passport No passport, no ... Read the article
To facilitate the free movement of people and goods, the European Union is gradually introducing VISA exemption rules for certain countries. In view of its many efforts, one might wonder whether citizens of the Gulf are among them. Find out more about the realities of VISA exemption here... Read the article
While many countries and regions of the world require a certain number of travel formalities to gain access to their territory, Europe has only been thinking for a few years about imposing a travel document for visitors to the Schengen area. What is the Schengen area? The Schengen area is an area of free ... Read the article
From 2025, EU citizens and other non-Irish and non-British nationals wishing to cross the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland will need to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) under new rules proposed by the UK government. These new rules are part of the ... Read the article
More good news for European travelers. After Canada, which no longer requires a letter from the employer for the return of its PVT participants, it is now the turn of Azerbaijan - one of the pioneers of the eVisa - to announce that documents are once again being issued for several nationalities, such as Chinese, Italians, Japanese... ... Read the article
We'd been waiting for it for a few months. With the Brexit, the EU had announced, rather like their counterparts across the Channel, the introduction of an electronic travel authorization (ETIAS), based on the US equivalent, the ESTA. The fee is now known: €7. From the end of 2022, all travelers aged 18 to 70 ... Read the article
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in France has announced that all types of visas have been issued since August 4 for its consular section as well as the consulates general in Marseille, Strasbourg and the chancellery in Villefranche-sur-Mer. This announcement concerns paper visas only, as the Russian electronic visa (e-Visa) is still suspended ... Read the article
After Germany and 47 other partner countries, Moscow has decided to resume flights from France, a first since the start of the pandemic. Since the end of July, Moscow and St. Petersburg have been accessible several times a week from Paris or Nice, with direct flights. As a reminder, the e-Visa is still suspended for the ... Read the article
Since May 17, 2021, French tourists have been allowed to visit Portugal. The good news is that antigen tests are now authorized for French tourists, so PCR tests will no longer be mandatory. The summer vacations are approaching and Portugal has decided to continue lifting the restrictions against Covid-19. ... Read the article
On Monday June 7, the head of government, Pedro Sanchez, announced the introduction of a vaccination certificate to facilitate travelers' entry into Spain. Anyone wishing to travel to Spain from a country considered at risk will have to present a vaccination certificate, a document certifying their vaccination ... Read the article
As the number one destination in Europe and the world, France is keen to attract international travelers once again, with the aim of boosting its economy. To motivate international travelers, the French government has decided to make PCR tests free of charge for anyone wishing to visit France for the summer vacations. France is the first European country to ... Read the article
From the end of the year, the British government will introduce an Electronic Travel Authorization, ETA, which will be compulsory for all travelers without a visa, and even for short stays or transit on the basis of ESTA. If your trip is of a longer duration, you will need to apply to the authorities for a visa allowing you to ... Read the article
Many regions of the UK are economically highly dependent on their airports. In a bid to revitalize the air transport sector, the British government is studying the possibility of lowering or even abolishing airport taxes for domestic flights. The tax currently stands at £13 per passenger and ... Read the article
While cruises on the MSC Magnifica are canceled until April 29, leading cruise line MSC Crociere is planning to resume operations in Greece for the Easter vacations. In a press release, the Geneva-based cruise line announced that it was working with the Greek Ministry of Tourism to ... Read the article
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
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
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