Sri Lanka: free visas for tourists from 35 countries
Starting October 1, 2024, and for 6 months, Sri Lanka will issue free 30-day visas to tourists from 35 countries. The ETA portal has been … Read more
Sri Lanka: 35 countries to be exempt from visa requirements from October 1, 2024
From October 1, 2024 and for 6 months, citizens of 35 countries will no longer need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka. The ETA … Read more
Madagascar (re)launches 90-day electronic visa
Madagascar has just added a new category of electronic visa, enabling tourists to stay longer on the island. Since the reactivation of the service in … Read more
What are the differences between an e-Visa and an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) ?
Electronic Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization ? It’s sometimes hard to make sense of these two very different travel formalities… VisasNews untangles the features and … Read more
Cuba activates its electronic visa
International tourists must now apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) before traveling to Cuba. Announced last May and after a gradual roll-out that began in … Read more
Ukraine prepares electronic travel authorization for visa-exempt foreigners
Citizens of visa-exempt countries will soon have to apply for an electronic travel authorization before going to Ukraine. Ukraine is preparing to introduce a new … Read more
Ethiopia lowers the price of its tourist visa
The price of an electronic tourist visa for Ethiopia has just been reduced by US$20. Good news for the wallets of travelers to Ethiopia: the … Read more
Pakistan: free visa for citizens of 126 countries
From August 14, 2024, tourists and business travelers from 126 countries will benefit from free visas to visit Pakistan. Discover the list of countries concerned. … Read more
Japan: a new preclearance system for foreign travelers in 2025
To streamline immigration procedures upon arrival, Japan will introduce a preclearance system for foreign travelers in 2025. Since reopening to international tourism after the pandemic, … Read more
Azerbaijan simplifies its electronic visa
Azerbaijan has just removed a requirement for foreigners wishing to obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa). Travelers applying for an “Asan Viza” to visit Azerbaijan no … Read more
New Zealand: transit visa soon available online
Foreign visitors requiring a transit visa for New Zealand can apply online starting August 12th, 2024. New Zealand is set to digitize its transit visa … Read more
Belarus: visa-free entry for 35 European countries
Until December 31, 2024, Belarus grants a 30-day visa exemption to citizens of 35 European countries for entry by air and land. Since July 19, … Read more
Cambodia: visa on arrival soon payable online
Starting September 1st, travelers heading to Cambodia will be able to pay their visa-on-arrival fees online before their departure.
Sri Lanka suspends e-Visa issuance
Tourists planning to visit Sri Lanka soon will need to obtain a visa on arrival following the temporary suspension of the recent electronic visa system … Read more
Thailand: 60-day visa exemption can be extended for 30 days
The Tourism Authority of Thailand confirms that travelers with a 60-day visa exemption can extend their stay by an additional 30 days. Since July 15, … Read more
