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Dominican Republic maintains its measure on passport validity

Dominican Republic maintains its measure on passport validity

The Dominican Republic is once again extending its measure to facilitate entry for travelers: until November 30, 2025, tourists from eligible countries will be able to present a passport that is simply valid for the duration of their stay.

Chad launches electronic visa system

Chad launches electronic visa system

International tourists can now apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to visit Chad. Introducing this new online visa system. A new African country has taken a significant step towards administrative modernization and international openness with the introduction of an electronic visa system (e-Visa): Chad. The country officially launched its “eVisa.td”

Russia: e-Visa extends to 64 countries and validity may increase soon

Russia: e-Visa extends to 64 countries and validity may increase soon

Citizens of 11 new countries will soon be able to travel to Russia with an e-Visa, whose validity may soon be extended. Over the weekend, the Kremlin announced an extension to the list of countries whose citizens can apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to enter Russia. Order No. 3583-r,

Kuwait suspends its electronic visa

Kuwait suspends its electronic visa

Tourists from 53 countries can no longer apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to visit Kuwait. The Kuwaiti government has announced the temporary suspension of its electronic visa service (e-Visa) in order to make improvements and updates to the system. This decision affects travelers who were planning to obtain their

Belize introduces a digital declaration for travelers

Belize introduces a digital declaration for travelers

Belize launches a new digital customs and immigration declaration system for travelers. In an initiative to improve the traveler experience and modernize its digital infrastructure, Belize has officially launched a new digital declaration system for immigration and customs. The system, designed for all travelers entering or leaving the country, represents

Ghana: visa on arrival available again

Ghana: visa on arrival available again

Between December 1, 2024 and January 15, 2025, international travelers can obtain a visa on arrival in Ghana without prior approval. In a move designed to boost tourism and strengthen its ties with the African diaspora, Ghana announces the reintroduction of its temporary visa-on-arrival policy for international visitors. From December

Over 600,000 ETAs already issued by the UK

Over 600,000 ETAs already issued by the UK

In just one year, the UK has already issued over 600,000 Electronic Travel Authorisations “ETA” to visa-exempt travelers. Since November 27, 2024, citizens of 48 non-European visa-exempt countries have been able to apply for an ETA to travel to the UK. Tourists from the USA, Canada, Australia and Japan now

DR Congo: the electronic visa is coming in 2025

DR Congo: the electronic visa is coming in 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo will launch an electronic visa (e-Visa) service “in early 2025”. Announced last year, the introduction of an electronic visa system (e-Visa) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) appears to be well underway, and should see the light of day early next year. At

UK: 48 countries join ETA programme

UK: 48 countries join ETA scheme

Citizens of 48 visa-exempt countries can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK today, but this will become an entry requirement from 8 January 2025.

China: visa-free policy extended to 30 days

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 of nations benefiting from the unilateral visa-free policy. Good news for travelers from the many countries benefiting from China’s unilateral visa-free policy: from November 30,

Russia to collect biometric data of foreign visitors

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 phase of biometric data collection from foreign nationals and stateless persons entering its territory. This initiative, scheduled to run until June 30, 2026, will initially

Algeria: developing Saharan tourism, particularly through the electronic visa

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 the country achieve these objectives. During the inauguration of the sixth edition of the International Saharan Tourism Festival (FITS), which opened its doors this Thursday