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Russia surpasses the milestone of one million electronic visas issued

Russia surpasses the milestone of one million electronic visas issued

Less than two years after launching the service for visitors from 64 countries, Russia has announced that it has passed the one million mark for electronic visas issued. The authorities are now planning to extend their validity, marking a new stage in the modernization of the country’s migration system. The

UK: ETA now mandatory for European travellers

UK: ETA now mandatory for European travellers

♪ London Calling ♪, but showing up empty-handed is no longer an option. As of April 2, 2025, European citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.

Serbia: electronic visa system to be operational soon

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 an online electronic visa system, applications can be submitted entirely remotely, simplifying the administrative process. Currently, travelers requiring a visa to enter Serbia must submit

Belarus introduces electronic visa system

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 to know about this new online process.

UK: ETA price to rise to £16 from April 9, 2025

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 rise from £10 to £16. It’s been in the works for several weeks, and now it’s official: the British government has confirmed that the ETA

ECOWAS moves ahead with implementation of ECOVISA

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 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pursuing its commitment to the free movement of people with a significant step forward in the implementation

A single visa for “Stans”? When Central Asia takes inspiration from Schengen

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. This project to unify the “Stans”, inspired by the Schengen model, could mark a key stage in the regional integration of Central Asia. Central Asia,

Russia: electronic visa validity to be extended soon

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, while the authorized length of stay will be extended from 16 to 30 days, according to Maria Zakharova. In addition, Vladimir Putin intends to introduce

Liberia activates its electronic visa on arrival service

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 the US, the UK, France and Belgium, are not eligible for this new online process. On March 11, the government of Liberia officially launched its