Turkmenistan considers creation of electronic visa system
Turkmenistan’s Parliament is currently reviewing a draft bill aimed at introducing an electronic visa system—a move that could signal a significant shift for a country … Read more
Myanmar earthquake: tourist visas suspended
The Burmese government has announced the temporary suspension of tourist visa applications following the violent earthquake that struck the country on March 28. While humanitarian … Read more
Thailand unveils its digital arrival card, mandatory from May 1, 2025
Thailand is moving away from the paper TM6 form. Starting May 1, 2025, all foreign travelers will be required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival … Read more
Thailand: “no decision has been made so far” on reducing visa-free stays to 30 days
A measure under discussion, but nothing definite. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that no changes have yet been made to the possible reduction of … Read more
Japan: Prime Minister wants to speed up introduction of electronic travel authorization
Initially planned for the long term, electronic travel authorization for Japan may see the light of day sooner than expected. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has … Read more
Thailand: towards a reduction of the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days?
After extending visa-free stays to 60 days to attract tourists, Thailand may be backtracking. The reason? Abuses reported by the authorities. A measure yet to … Read more
A single visa for “Stans”? When Central Asia takes inspiration from Schengen
Travel freely through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, on a single visa? This is the proposal put forward by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. … Read more
Iraq imposes electronic visa requirements on 37 countries
Iraq has abolished visas on arrival for 37 nationalities, including Europeans, Americans and Britons. Since March 1, 2025, travelers must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) … Read more
Vietnam extends visa exemption for visitors from 12 countries until 2028
Vietnam announces the renewal of its unilateral visa waiver policy for citizens of 12 countries until 2028. This measure is designed to boost the country’s … Read more
Indonesia: 5 reasons why you should opt for an e-VOA
Indonesia, a popular destination for travelers, encourages tourists to opt for the electronic visa on arrival (e-VOA), a system that greatly facilitates entry procedures. Discover … Read more
South Korea launches its e-Arrival Card system
From February 24, 2025, travelers to South Korea will be able to complete an electronic arrival card (e-Arrival Card) prior to arrival. This online formality … Read more
Thailand: The TM6 immigration form goes digital with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
From May 1, 2025, Thailand will adopt a new digital immigration system: the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). This system will replace the paper TM6 … Read more
Israel: over 32,000 ETA-IL applications submitted in two weeks
Israel has received 32,752 ETA-IL applications since January 1, 2025, the official date of entry into force of its electronic travel authorization. Since January 1, … Read more
Israel introduces electronic visa system
After rolling out an electronic travel authorization (ETA-IL) for visa-exempt travelers, Israel continues to digitize its entry procedures with the launch of an electronic visa … Read more
Kuwait relaunches its electronic visa service
Tourists from 53 eligible countries can once again apply for an electronic visa before traveling to Kuwait. After a temporary suspension lasting a few weeks … Read more
