China: visa-free policy extended to 30 days
From November 30, 2024, visa-free stays in China will increase from 15 to 30 days, and nine new countries will be added to the list … Read more
Russia to collect biometric data of foreign visitors
From December 1, Russia will collect biometric data of its international visitors at Moscow airports. Starting from 1 December 2024, Russia will begin an experimental … Read more
Algeria: developing Saharan tourism, particularly through the electronic visa
Algeria is banking on the development of Saharan tourism to diversify its economy and boost its international appeal. The introduction of electronic visa should help … Read more
Senegal: Prime Minister calls for visa reciprocity
At a rally in the run-up to the parliamentary elections, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced yesterday that he wanted to “apply reciprocity” to countries … Read more
UK: French school groups temporarily exempt from ETA
Children from French schools will be temporarily exempt from the ETA and will be able to continue using their national identity card for school trips … Read more
Vietnam launches new electronic visa portal
Starting November 11, 2024, international travelers to Vietnam will be able to apply for their electronic visa (e-Visa) through a new portal. Since its launch … Read more
Tanzania: visa-on-arrival finally suspended in 2025?
As of January 30, 2025, Tanzania could suspend its visa-on-arrival system in favor of e-Visa. Earlier this week, there was some doubt as to whether … Read more
US: travelers stranded at airports due to ESTA system failure
Election day in the US, but defection for travelers heading to Uncle Sam’s country after a breakdown in the ESTA system. This Wednesday morning, while … Read more
Tanzania: confusion over visa on arrival…
After several days of doubt as to whether the issuance of visas on arrival in Tanzania would be suspended, the authorities confirm that this possibility … Read more
Seychelles: electronic travel authorisation extended to sea arrivals
Previously exempt from the electronic travel authorisation requirement, travelers arriving in Seychelles by boat or cruise ship must now apply for an ETA before entering … Read more
China expands visa-free policy to nine more countries
From November 8, citizens of nine new countries will benefit from visa-free entry to China. China‘s unilateral 15-day visa-free policy, previously available to citizens of … Read more
Burundi exempts COMESA citizens from visa requirements
Burundi no longer requires short-stay visas from nationals of COMESA member countries. This October 31st, Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, is hosting the 23rd Summit … Read more
United States: more than 11 million visas issued in 2024
In the last fiscal year, the United States issued over 11 million visas, including 8.5 million visitor visas. Yesterday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken … Read more
China expands its recent electronic visa
Launched last July in a pilot phase, the electronic visa (e-Visa) for entry into China is undergoing its first expansion. On July 12, 2024, China … Read more
South Korea: K-ETA back soon?
The exceptional K-ETA exemption for travellers from 67 visa-exempt countries in South Korea is due to end on 31 December 2024. The K-ETA exemption has … Read more
