Brazil will issue a free e-Visa to COP 30 participants
Brazil will issue free electronic visas (e-Visas) to accredited participants at COP 30, which will be held in Belém from November 10 to 21, 2025.
China grants visa exemption to Russian citizens
Starting September 15, 2025, Beijing will grant Russian citizens a visa exemption allowing them to stay in China for up to 30 days.
Laos launches digital arrival and departure card system
Since September 1, 2025, foreign travelers visiting Laos must complete an online arrival and departure card before crossing the border. The system is currently in place at four international checkpoints.
Latvia: ETA mandatory from September 1, 2025 for certain travelers
Starting September 1, 2025, Latvia will require travelers from certain third countries to obtain an ETA.
Somalia officially launches its electronic visa service
Somalia has officially announced the implementation of its e-Visa/eTAS electronic visa issuance system, which will come into full effect on September 1, 2025.
U.S.: ESTA fee to increase to $40 starting September 30, 2025
Starting September 30, 2025, the fee for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to enter the U.S. will increase from $21 to $40.
“All Indonesia” arrival card mandatory from October 1, 2025
The “All Indonesia” arrival card will be officially rolled out on September 1 in Jakarta, Bali, and Surabaya, before becoming mandatory at all international airports across Indonesia starting October 1, 2025.
Tunisia: tender for development of e-Visa platform declared “unsuccessful”
Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies has announced that the public tender launched in September 2024 for the creation of the country’s electronic visa issuance platform (e-Visa) has failed to produce a winning bid. The project, which aims to establish a fully digital platform for issuing electronic visas (e-Visa) in Tunisia,
Azerbaijan streamlines visa procedures for 2025 F1 Grand Prix
Azerbaijan is making it easier for international visitors to attend the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku by simplifying its visa process.
“All Indonesia”: the new centralized digital portal to streamline arrival procedures
Indonesia is gradually rolling out “All Indonesia”, a unified digital portal designed to simplify immigration, customs, and health procedures for international travelers.
UK issues 13.4 million Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA) since system launch
Between October 2023 and June 2025, the UK has issued 13.4 million Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA) to visa-exempt travelers.
Sri Lanka: ETA visa fee waiver for 33 new countries not yet in effect
On July 25, Sri Lanka announced that 33 additional countries would soon be added to the list of travelers exempt from paying ETA visa fees. The news was widely shared, sometimes as if it were already in effect. But the measure has not yet been implemented, and travelers concerned must
ChatGPT gives wrong visa info, couple’s vacation falls apart…
A couple thought they had all the travel info they needed thanks to ChatGPT. But one incomplete answer about a visa was enough to derail their entire trip… Mery Caldass, a Spanish influencer and content creator with thousands of followers, was planning a romantic trip to Puerto Rico with her
Mexico to launch new electronic visa system for air travelers
In the coming weeks, Mexico will roll out an electronic visa (e-Visa) system for foreign travelers who require a visa and enter the country by air. Currently, foreign nationals who need a visa to visit Mexico must apply in person at a Mexican embassy or consulate. This process is about
Vietnam grants visa-free entry to 12 more European countries
Starting August 15, 2025, citizens of twelve additional European countries will be able to travel to Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 45 days. The Vietnamese government has just announced a major policy aimed at attracting more international visitors: starting August 15, 2025, citizens of twelve European countries will
