The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster is pounding his fist on the table. Due to the numerous disturbances caused by Russian and Ukrainian nationals in the province, he has sent a letter to the Indonesian Ministry requesting the suspension of the issuance of visas on arrival for these two nationalities.
Saudi Arabia announced on March 19 the arrival of its second national airline, Riyadh Air, which will be 100% owned by the country's Public Investment Fund.
The Isle of Jersey is a British island about 80 km off the French coast in the English Channel. It is considered a tax haven, making it a popular location for investors and businesses. It is also known for its beaches, spectacular scenery and numerous historic sites.
The Philippines recently announced a measure to boost tourism in the country by offering 12% VAT refunds to foreign tourists. The measure, which will come into effect next year, will allow foreign tourists to reclaim VAT on goods they purchase in the country.
Since the Brexit, travel procedures for foreigners wishing to visit the UK have changed. EU and European Economic Area (EEA) citizens no longer enjoy freedom of movement and must now complete customs and passport control formalities to enter the UK. However, the British government ... Read the article
Hong Kong was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. By complying with Beijing's "zero Covid" policy through quarantines, border closures and compulsory masking, Hong Kong was largely spared the virus before the deadly spread of ... Read the article
Taiwan gives money to tourists to encourage them to visit the island. This offer covers part of the costs of travel, accommodation and car rental.
The Thai government recently unveiled a new set of rules designed to encourage foreigners to invest or work in 18 specific sectors in order to stimulate the economy.
It's now an open secret: the Kingdom of Thailand will soon be announcing an extension of the tourist visa exemption regime for many Western nationalities to 45 days.
It took almost 26 years! In 1997, Cameroon was one of the first countries to consider the introduction of electronic visas to streamline visitor flows and boost administrative efficiency.
The Entry-Exit System (EES) is a new procedure to be implemented by the European Union in the first half of 2023, with the aim of strengthening and protecting the Schengen area's external borders.
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.
The tourism sector has proposed to the Indonesian government that it extend the list of countries authorized to obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia or on the Internet. Bali's vice-governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, announced that the project was currently being examined and that the countries that could benefit from this visa ... Read the article
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.
Up to now, there were 36, but now there are almost 3 times as many: the number of nationalities eligible to apply for an e-Visa for Mongolia is much higher, including virtually all nationalities from Africa and the Middle East.
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.
At present, they can only enter American Samoa without a visa: Israelis will soon be able to enter the USA without having to apply for a visa.
Since October 28, health restrictions on travel to Ethiopia have been lifted, allowing French and European tourists to travel to the country. However, in order to enter Ethiopia, travelers must obtain an entry visa before departure, which means that visas on arrival are no longer available. The ... Read the article
Since January 30, 2023, Saudia and Flynas airlines have been offering their travelers the option of applying for a transit visa when booking a flight to Saudi Arabia. The process is online, free of charge and takes place on the airline's website. In collaboration with several government bodies ... Read the article
The Tourism e-Visa is now available for stays of 60 consecutive days. This new feature facilitates travel formalities for international visitors. Visa applications can now be processed online. It is no longer necessary to visit an immigration office. The electronic tourist visa is evolving Previously, you could ... Read the article
Soccer fans will be happy, and so will the small Middle Eastern emirate. The local government has decided to extend the validity of the "Hayya" card well beyond the World Cup.
It was scheduled to be launched at the end of 2021, but we had to wait almost 18 months longer and a certain amount of political instability in the meantime: Burkina Faso officially launched its e-Visa on February 1, 2023.
The Jordanian government is continuing to develop its tourism sector, and also wishes to introduce an electronic visa. This was announced at the end of January for imminent implementation.
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. has asked his government to consider extending the e-Visa to nationalities still requiring a traditional visa, such as China and India.
From February 9, Brunei authorities will require international travelers to present an electronic arrival card (E-Arrival Card) before entering the country.
Many Asian countries had closed their borders in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. They were rather cautious about reopening international flights to tourists. Now that the pandemic has stabilized, the tourism industry is looking to the future, and not hesitating to take steps to welcome back international travelers ... Read the article
It's a thunderclap from the land of Carioca. According to CNN Brazil, the government is seeking to call into question the current visa exemption for nationals of Canada, Japan, the USA and Australia.
A new health restriction is now in force, affecting travelers not vaccinated with Covid-19. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration had announced at the end of December that it would reintroduce the full vaccination requirement until the beginning of January, but this measure has now been extended. From now on, a traveler without a complete vaccination schedule ... Read the article
Thailand has announced the imposition of a new tourist tax of 300 baht (8.37 euros) to come into force in June 2023.
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