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.
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.
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.
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
