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
Mongolia: immigration authorities urge tourists to respect the purpose of their visit
The Immigration Agency of Mongolia advises foreigners traveling for tourism to refrain from engaging in activities beyond the purpose of their visit. In a bid … Read more
China : visa exemption policy extended to three new countries
Starting July 1, 2024, tourists from three new countries will be eligible for visa-free stays in China for up to 15 days. China is set … Read more
Japan to launch electronic travel authorization soon
Foreign visitors exempt from entry visas to Japan will soon be required to obtain an ESTA-type electronic travel authorization to visit the Land of the … Read more
Indonesia: immigration system down this Thursday
Indonesia’s immigration services are down on June 20th, causing an inability to apply for visas online and delays at airports across the archipelago. On its … Read more
China closes some of its visa application centers
In France and Italy, various Chinese Visa Application Service Centers are ceasing operations. In recent months, China has unprecedentedly simplified its travel procedures. Among the … Read more
Laos : more nationalities to be exempt from visa soon?
To boost its tourism industry, Laos might expand its list of visa-exempt countries. The Laotian government is considering the possibility of exempting citizens of additional … Read more
