Russia is modernizing its border controls: starting June 30, 2025, all foreign nationals eligible for visa-free entry will be required to obtain an electronic travel … Read more
Following Zanzibar’s lead, which has enforced this rule for several months now, mainland Tanzania is considering requiring international travelers to purchase mandatory health insurance. Mainland … Read more
Visiting Oman has never been easier. With a visa-free policy for many nationalities and a convenient online e-Visa system, the Sultanate is opening its doors … Read more
South Africa will launch its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system in September 2025, aimed at short-term tourists. This AI-based system is designed to eliminate … Read more
As visa appointment wait times at U.S. embassies stretch into several months in some locations, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a new proposal: a … Read more
President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation restricting entry into the United States for nationals of multiple countries. Framed as a response to security … Read more
Travelers heading to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program must now meet a new requirement when submitting their ESTA application online. In April 2024, … Read more
A new international airport has just been added to the list of entry points to India available to travelers holding an electronic visa (e-Visa). India … Read more
New Zealand Customs Service has announced the expansion of access to its automated eGates border control system to 11 additional countries and territories, making entry … Read more
Starting May 29, 2025, foreign nationals in Indonesia will be required to appear in person at an immigration office to renew their stay permits. This … Read more
China has announced the expansion of its visa-free policy to four member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), continuing its strategy of openness and … Read more
Since the introduction of its new e-visa and visa-on-arrival system, Namibia has welcomed over 70,000 visitors and generated N$100 million in revenue. In a move … Read more
Japan has officially adopted the name “JESTA” (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization) for its upcoming electronic travel authorization system, which will apply to nationals … Read more
The UK has approved over 5.4 million Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) since the system was launched. Find out which nationalities are among the biggest applicants. … Read more
After being suspended at the end of April 2025, Botswana’s electronic visa application portal (e-Visa) is once again up and running. Suspended without notice at … Read more
