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
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 … Read more
Uganda: e-Visa system back in operation
The Uganda e-Visa portal, which has been inaccessible for 10 days due to a system update, is now operational again. The Directorate of Citizenship and … Read more
UK changes provider for visa centres management
From Europe to Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East, the UK is about to change its visa application center service provider. The United Kingdom … Read more
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) … Read more
Cuba eases entry procedures for foreign visitors
Cuba is granting more flexibility for registration on the D’Viajeros platform as well as for travelers holding a tourist card issued before the introduction of … Read more
Uganda: Visa issued on arrival due to e-Visa portal malfunction
Due to the inaccessibility of the electronic visa (e-Visa) portal, Uganda is temporarily granting visa on arrival to its visitors. Uganda announced today that due … Read more
Kenya announces launch of transit ETA
Transit passengers with a long connection in Nairobi will be able to leave Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and visit the city thanks to a new … Read more
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 … Read more
South Africa: ETA electronic travel authorization in preparation
Travelers to South Africa will soon need to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before entering the country. As the Government of National Unity … Read more
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 … Read more
Belarus-Russia agreement on mutual visa recognition in its final stages
Belarus and Russia expect the agreement on mutual recognition of visas to be operational by the end of the year. The Belarusian authorities announce that … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
