As the 2026 World Cup draws closer, Gianni Infantino says fans from around the world must be able to travel to the United States. The FIFA president pointed to ongoing discussions with the three host countries and highlighted the existence of an expedited process for certain travelers who already have match tickets.
Washington on April 16, 2026, announced an expansion of its visa restriction policy in the Americas. The measure targets foreign nationals accused of acting from countries in the region on behalf of U.S. adversaries.
A digital arrival card is now required for travelers arriving in Vietnam, particularly at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Australian citizens holding ordinary passports no longer need a visa to travel to Turkey for tourism or transit.
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed yesterday that the country will launch its e-Visa program as early as May. He also reaffirmed that African travelers will be eligible for a free electronic visa, while other nationalities may have to pay around $250.
Europe’s new Entry/Exit System, or EES, is now fully operational. For millions of non-European travelers, passport stamps are becoming a thing of the past, replaced by digital border records and biometric data collection.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, a study highlighted by the U.S. Travel Association points to major tourism and economic potential for the United States. But according to the organization, that promise will only materialize if the country can reassure travelers about entry procedures, safety, and overall visitor readiness.
As of April 9, visa-exempt travelers to the United Kingdom can apply for an ETA to travel to Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man starting April 23, 2026.
During the presentation of his government’s policy statement to Parliament, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul today formally confirmed that Thailand’s visa-free policy will soon be reviewed.
As it does every year between April and June, India has once again lowered the price of its 30-day tourist e-Visa to $10 during the off-season, compared with $25 the rest of the year. In 2026, however, the measure could benefit a wider range of travelers, as this electronic visa can now be applied for much earlier than before.
In Canada, applying for an eTA may soon involve more than simply filling out an online form by hand. Ottawa is now considering a digital passport data capture process that would pre-fill parts of the application, reduce errors, and strengthen checks from the moment a request is submitted.
As of April 8, 2026, the price of the Electronic Travel Authorization required for many visa-exempt visitors to the UK has risen from £16 to £20. The increase comes just one day before the system reaches a new stage in its rollout to Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.
Just over a year before the next Africa Cup of Nations, Uganda is beginning to clarify how it intends to welcome fans, delegations, and visitors. The country today confirmed a planned visa fee waiver around the tournament and reaffirmed its support for a common visa with Kenya and Tanzania.
The day after the announcement of Ghana’s upcoming electronic visa system, which will notably be free of charge for African travelers starting on May 25, 2026, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa provided several clarifications بشأن this forthcoming policy.
A subtle change was introduced this week on the official U.S. ESTA application portal. Though technical in appearance, it affects what has now become a central element of the system’s logic: traveler identification.
