As soon as he took office, Donald Trump reinstated Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This decision blocks access to ESTA for travelers who had visited the island, forcing them to go through a more complex visa process.
Kenya will soon lift its “ETA” electronic travel authorization requirement for (almost all) Africans, and speed up application processing for other travelers. As part of its policy of openness and modernization, Kenya yesterday announced major upcoming changes to its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. Following the first cabinet meeting of
Since January 11, 2025, Russia and Belarus have mutually recognized each other’s visas, allowing foreign travelers to move freely between the two countries on a single visa. On January 11, 2025, the agreement on mutual recognition of visas between Russia and Belarus came into force. This long-negotiated text, finalized in
Israel has received 32,752 ETA-IL applications since January 1, 2025, the official date of entry into force of its electronic travel authorization. Since January 1, 2025, tourists from the 99 visa-exempt countries and territories have been required to obtain prior authorization, known as ETA-IL, to enter Israel. This measure, similar
Good news for travellers transiting through the UK: they will not have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). But bad news for the wallet, the price of the ETA could soon increase… The UK government today announced a temporary exemption from Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for air transit
The removal of Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism paves the way for more peaceful diplomatic relations and simplifies procedures for travelers who have visited the island since 2021.
From today, citizens of 48 non-European countries must have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK. The United Kingdom is taking a further step towards tightening its border controls by requiring citizens of 48 non-European countries to have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country
After rolling out an electronic travel authorization (ETA-IL) for visa-exempt travelers, Israel continues to digitize its entry procedures with the launch of an electronic visa (eVisa). Since January 1, 2025, Israel has implemented two new electronic procedures designed to streamline and secure travelers’ entry into the country: the electronic travel
Starting January 5, 2025, international travelers will be able to apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to visit Mauritania. In a significant step toward modernizing its administrative processes, Mauritania has officially announced the launch of its electronic visa system (e-Visa). In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation,
Tourists from 53 eligible countries can once again apply for an electronic visa before traveling to Kuwait. After a temporary suspension lasting a few weeks to improve its system, Kuwait has resumed issuing electronic visas. Applications can now be submitted through the updated website: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw. As explained last month by
China visa applicants worldwide will continue to benefit from reduced fees until December 31, 2025.
Planning to travel in 2025? Here’s a rundown of the new entry requirements being introduced by various destinations: ETA in the UK and Israel, visas in Namibia, ETIAS in Europe, and more. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare your trips and avoid unpleasant surprises at border checkpoints. Traveling
Good news for travelers: Cambodia has decided to revise its electronic visa prices downwards, making access to the country more affordable for international tourists and professionals.
From January 1, 2025, European tourists will no longer be able to travel to Tunisia with their national identity card, and will have to present a passport valid for at least three months to visit the country. As of January 1, 2025, Tunisia will require all foreigners entering the country
Thailand fully adopts e-Visa from January 2025, making the visa application process simpler, faster and more accessible for foreign travelers.
