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 India soon and how to understand this travel document.
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) program, which is now available at 59 Thai embassies and consulates-general around the world. The move aims to simplify and streamline the visa application process
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 October 1. Recently reactivated, ETA authorization is still required, and fees are still charged. Last August, Sri Lanka unveiled a new measure aimed at attracting
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 to celebrate World Tourism Day, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India’s Minister of Tourism, announced that 100,000 foreign tourists will soon be exempt from paying visa fees.
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 announced today that citizens of Greece and Slovenia will soon be exempt from visa requirements for stays of 15 days. This announcement comes a few
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 once again active and functional. The free visa policy announced by the previous government did not come into effect on October 1 (details here). Sri
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.
Sri Lanka announces “visa-free access for 38 nationalities with immediate effect”
Taking a cue from Singapore, the Sri Lankan government announces the immediate implementation of a visa-free policy for 38 countries. The ETA portal has been reactivated (details here), but the free visa policy announced by the previous government did not come into effect on October 1 (details here). Are we
China extends exemption from fingerprint collection for visa
The measure exempting the collection of fingerprints when applying for a visa to China has been extended until next year.
Thailand “accelerating” on ETA introduction
The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for visa-exempt travelers will be “an important tool for screening and tracking the movement of foreigners entering Thailand”.
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 reactivated (details here), but the free visa policy announced by the previous government did not come into effect on October 1 (details here). Yesterday, the
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 portal has been reactivated (details here), but the free visa policy announced by the previous government did not come into effect on October 1 (details
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.
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, and due in part to the weak yen, Japan has been breaking records for international arrivals. According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization,
Azerbaijan simplifies its electronic visa
Azerbaijan has just removed a requirement for foreigners wishing to obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa).
