Serbia: electronic visa system to be operational soon
Foreign nationals wishing to obtain a visa for Serbia will soon no longer have to visit a diplomatic mission. Thanks to the imminent launch of … Read more
Belarus introduces electronic visa system
As of March 20, 2025, citizens of 67 countries can apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to travel to Belarus. Find out everything you need … Read more
UK: ETA price to rise to £16 from April 9, 2025
Travelers to the UK will soon have to pay more for their Electronic Travel Authorisation. From April 9, 2025, the price of the ETA will … Read more
Japan: Prime Minister wants to speed up introduction of electronic travel authorization
Initially planned for the long term, electronic travel authorization for Japan may see the light of day sooner than expected. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has … Read more
ECOWAS moves ahead with implementation of ECOVISA
ECOWAS is speeding up the introduction of ECOVISA, a single visa designed to simplify the entry of foreign travelers into the West African region. The … Read more
Thailand: towards a reduction of the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days?
After extending visa-free stays to 60 days to attract tourists, Thailand may be backtracking. The reason? Abuses reported by the authorities. A measure yet to … Read more
A single visa for “Stans”? When Central Asia takes inspiration from Schengen
Travel freely through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, on a single visa? This is the proposal put forward by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. … Read more
Travel to Morocco: a new visa requirement for Europeans?
Could Morocco require visas from Europeans? Faced with the difficulties Moroccans face in obtaining a Schengen visa, some parliamentarians are calling for reciprocity. Could Morocco … Read more
Russia: electronic visa validity to be extended soon
Russia is preparing to modify its legislative framework for electronic visa. “In the near future”, its validity will be increased from 60 to 120 days, … Read more
Liberia activates its electronic visa on arrival service
Since March 11, 2025, international travelers can apply for an electronic visa on arrival to visit Liberia. Visitors from 23 countries with Liberian embassies, including … Read more
Iraq imposes electronic visa requirements on 37 countries
Iraq has abolished visas on arrival for 37 nationalities, including Europeans, Americans and Britons. Since March 1, 2025, travelers must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) … Read more
Vietnam extends visa exemption for visitors from 12 countries until 2028
Vietnam announces the renewal of its unilateral visa waiver policy for citizens of 12 countries until 2028. This measure is designed to boost the country’s … Read more
EU officially postpones ETIAS and EES
The European Union has announced a further postponement of the ETIAS and EES systems, designed to modernize border control in the enlarged Schengen area. Faced … Read more
UK: massive influx on the ETA portal, a digital queue set up
Assailed since its opening yesterday to European travelers, the UK ETA system has faced some technical difficulties… To avoid a complete blockage, the authorities have … Read more
UK: ETA now accessible to European citizens
As of today, European citizens can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. From April 2, 2025, this new requirement will … Read more
