South Korea extends K-ETA exemption until end of 2025
Although it was due to end in the next few days, the temporary K-ETA exemption for travelers from 67 visa-exempt countries in South Korea has … Read more
Israel: Electronic Travel Authorization “ETA-IL” comes into force on January 1, 2025
Seven months after its launch in the pilot phase, the “ETA-IL” electronic travel authorization will become mandatory from January 1, 2025 for all visa-exempt travelers … Read more
Kuwait suspends its electronic visa
Tourists from 53 countries can no longer apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to visit Kuwait. The Kuwaiti government has announced the temporary suspension of … Read more
China: visa-free policy extended to 30 days
From November 30, 2024, visa-free stays in China will increase from 15 to 30 days, and nine new countries will be added to the list … Read more
Vietnam launches new electronic visa portal
Starting November 11, 2024, international travelers to Vietnam will be able to apply for their electronic visa (e-Visa) through a new portal. Since its launch … Read more
China expands visa-free policy to nine more countries
From November 8, citizens of nine new countries will benefit from visa-free entry to China. China‘s unilateral 15-day visa-free policy, previously available to citizens of … Read more
China expands its recent electronic visa
Launched last July in a pilot phase, the electronic visa (e-Visa) for entry into China is undergoing its first expansion. On July 12, 2024, China … Read more
South Korea: K-ETA back soon?
The exceptional K-ETA exemption for travellers from 67 visa-exempt countries in South Korea is due to end on 31 December 2024. The K-ETA exemption has … Read more
India: the electronic visa gets a makeover
Indian authorities have just updated the design of their electronic visa (e-Visa). Discover the new ETA that you will receive if you are travelling to … Read more
Thailand expands e-Visa system
Thailand embassies and consulates general in 39 countries now offer electronic visa (e-Visa) issuance. Thailand has just announced the expansion of its electronic visa (e-Visa) … Read more
Sri Lanka: no free visas, ETA still necessary and chargeable
Announced by the previous government, the policy of free entry visas to Sri Lanka for tourists from 35 countries did not come into effect on … Read more
India: 100,000 free visas for foreign tourists
As part of the “Chalo India” campaign, India is preparing to offer 100,000 visas to foreign tourists. Speaking at an event organized by his ministry … Read more
China: three new European countries soon to benefit from visa-free travel
In the coming weeks, citizens of three new European countries will be able to enter China without a visa and stay for 15 days. China … Read more
Sri Lanka: the ETA portal is reactivated
After being replaced by the electronic visa last April, itself suspended since August 2, the electronic travel authorization application portal (ETA) for Sri Lanka is … Read more
Mpox: Indonesia introduces health pass for travelers
Since August 27, 2024, all travelers to Indonesia must apply for a health pass called “SATUSEHAT Health Pass” before visiting the archipelago. Here’s a travel … Read more
