The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.
The Ethiopian government has announced the suspension of visas on arrival for non-resident foreigners at all points of entry into the country, due to security concerns and the current political situation in the country. The new temporary visa restriction measure came into effect on September 29, 2022. The ... Read the article
The World Cup in Qatar is about to get underway, in a climate of relative indifference due to the geopolitical context and organizational conditions. The Emirate has decided to block the entry of travellers who are not directly or remotely involved in the competition, between November 1 and December 23, i.e. 3 weeks respectively ... Read the article
The website of the Togo embassy in France now displays an unambiguous message: it is now impossible to obtain a traditional visa at the embassy, barring technical problems. Togo thus joins the long list of African countries that have gone all-digital (Côte d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, etc.), to the delight of ... Read the article
It's a mini-event for the French-speaking island: P&0's Pacific Explorer ship will dock on the evening of October 4, marking the end of this large territory's isolation from the rest of the world since the start of the Covid-19 epidemic in March 2020.
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 issue of teleworking is back on the agenda in another Southeast Asian country. Malaysia now offers the telework visa. This permit for teleworkers offered by Malaysia will make it possible to work legally and move freely within the country.
Canada is one of the countries that opens its doors to many refugees around the world. To facilitate access, the Canadian government has introduced the eApp to replace the much-criticized CRPP.
Canada's last Covid-19 border restrictions will disappear at the end of the month with the expiry of a ministerial decree concerning mandatory vaccination, PCR testing and quarantine of international travellers. Sources confirm that the government plans not to renew it. The official announcement is expected shortly, in line with ... 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.
Morocco has recently expressed its desire to improve relations with Egypt through eVisas. Like some foreign nationals, Egyptians can now apply online for an eVisa to Morocco.
The Ivorian authorities have taken a major step forward. While the country was still one of the last on the continent to require a health form - and one that had to be paid for - the Abidjan authorities lifted this restriction on September 13, for vaccinated travellers only. There are no ... Read the article
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.
A visa is an official document issued by the competent authorities of a country, which a foreigner must present when crossing another territory. It is issued according to the legislation of each country, and is required either for all foreign nationals, or according to the nationality of the visitor. There are currently several ... Read the article
Bangladesh is a South Asian country located on the Bay of Bengal to the east of India. Characterized by its lush green lands and numerous rivers, it is a particularly popular tourist destination. Until now, travellers from Europe and North America have been required to obtain a paper visa to enter Bangladesh. In 2023, the ... Read the article
Bhutan is a welcoming, mountainous country visited by a multitude of tourists every year. For this reason, the government has put in place a number of measures to ensure the smooth running of the industry in the region. These include the payment of taxes by visitors. In a press release issued on ... Read the article
Like Qatar, the host country of the World Cup, Oman also intends to benefit from this sporting event. The monarchy has decided to relax entry requirements for World Cup spectators, with the aim of boosting its tourism sector.
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
The "Maqam" website enables pilgrims from outside the Kingdom to prepare their Umrah. The platform works in collaboration with a number of companies and approved tourist agencies. If you'd like to find out more, here are some pointers to help you.
The travel sector is back in business, if the latest balance sheets from Airbnb and Marriott are anything to go by. Both companies are benefiting from the reopening of borders, flexible working conditions and the upturn in business travel.
Tourists wishing to visit Jeju, Korea's northernmost territory, must apply for a K-ETA permit from September 1.
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is looking to relax disease prevention measures and reopen borders. The changes will be phased in gradually. The tourist board will lift travel bans to allow Taiwanese residents to return to normal life after the covid!
The Tourism Authority of Thailand unveils its intention to propose an innovative idea to the government. The idea is to extend the visa-free period, currently reduced to 30 days for European citizens. Here are some answers to help you find out more.
The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a transition to remote working. This has reshaped the American market. To understand this change, academics and researchers have collected data to study the situation on the other side of the Atlantic.
People wishing to travel to Sri Lanka can now benefit from a 180-day stay. This change concerns the authorization issued in the form of an ETA. This is good news from Sri Lanka's Ministry of Tourism and Territories. There are several reasons for the government's decision to increase the period of validity ... Read the article
The Japanese government has decided to relax the formalities for entering the country. The aim is to attract tourists and ease the burden on embassies and consulates. To this end, an online visa for Japan will be issued from August 18, 2022. It applies to citizens of Canada and ... Read the article
Those who have already had the misfortune to be confronted with the complexities of consular procedures with Cameroon will be delighted by their government's announcement: Cameroon will be introducing the e-Visa concept this month.
Morocco made the launch of its electronic visa official on July 10. "The launch [of the e-visa], [...], is aimed at simplifying and modernizing consular services, in line with the High Royal Orientations", emphasized Fouad Kadmiri, Director of Consular and Social Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation ... Read the article
The country is launching its electronic visa on a new version of its national travel platform. The move comes after the Togolese government announced last February its intention to digitalize the visa and residence permit processes for international travelers. In particular, the new platform will enable travelers to ... Read the article
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