Sri Lanka: free visas for tourists from 35 countries
Starting October 1, 2024, and for 6 months, Sri Lanka will issue free 30-day visas to tourists from 35 countries. The ETA portal has been … Read more
Sri Lanka: 35 countries to be exempt from visa requirements from October 1, 2024
From October 1, 2024 and for 6 months, citizens of 35 countries will no longer need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka. The ETA … Read more
Pakistan: free visa for citizens of 126 countries
From August 14, 2024, tourists and business travelers from 126 countries will benefit from free visas to visit Pakistan. Discover the list of countries concerned. … Read more
Japan: a new preclearance system for foreign travelers in 2025
To streamline immigration procedures upon arrival, Japan will introduce a preclearance system for foreign travelers in 2025. Since reopening to international tourism after the pandemic, … Read more
Azerbaijan simplifies its electronic visa
Azerbaijan has just removed a requirement for foreigners wishing to obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa). Travelers applying for an “Asan Viza” to visit Azerbaijan no … Read more
Cambodia: visa on arrival soon payable online
Starting September 1st, travelers heading to Cambodia will be able to pay their visa-on-arrival fees online before their departure. Last week, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun … Read more
Sri Lanka suspends e-Visa issuance
Tourists planning to visit Sri Lanka soon will need to obtain a visa on arrival following the temporary suspension of the recent electronic visa system … Read more
Thailand: 60-day visa exemption can be extended for 30 days
The Tourism Authority of Thailand confirms that travelers with a 60-day visa exemption can extend their stay by an additional 30 days. Since July 15, … Read more
India: a new seaport entry point for e-Visa holders
India has just added a sixth seaport to the list of entry points for international tourists with an electronic visa (e-Visa). India continues to position … Read more
Israel delays ETA-IL requirement to 2025
Visa-exempt travelers to Israel will be required to have an ETA-IL authorization starting January 1, 2025. Initially, the electronic travel authorization requirement for visa-exempt travelers … Read more
Thailand : 60-day visa-free takes effect on July 15
Citizens from 93 countries will be able to stay in Thailand without a visa for 60 days starting July 15, 2024. Eagerly awaited by many … Read more
Myanmar officially lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions
It’s official: Myanmar no longer imposes entry health measures related to COVID-19. Although minimal, these measures have now been officially removed. The last remaining travel … Read more
Israel : ETA-IL system now open to visa-exempt travelers
Citizens from 99 countries exempt from short-stay visas in Israel can now apply for an ETA-IL authorization to visit the Jewish state. Last April, Israeli … Read more
Laos eases visa policies
Until the end of the year, Laos is extending its visa exemption policy and increasing visa validity for tourists from certain countries. Aiming to attract … Read more
Indonesia: visa exemption to soon be extended to more countries?
By the end of the year, citizens from 10 to 20 additional countries could benefit from visa-free travel to Indonesia. On the sidelines of the … Read more
