Myanmar earthquake: tourist visas suspended
The Burmese government has announced the temporary suspension of tourist visa applications following the violent earthquake that struck the country on March 28. While humanitarian … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Thailand unveils its digital arrival card, mandatory from May 1, 2025
Thailand is moving away from the paper TM6 form. Starting May 1, 2025, all foreign travelers will be required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival … Read more
Namibia now imposes visa requirements on 33 nationalities
As of April 1, 2025, nationals of 33 countries, including several European and Western countries, must now obtain a visa to travel to Namibia. 📌 … Read more
Thailand: “no decision has been made so far” on reducing visa-free stays to 30 days
A measure under discussion, but nothing definite. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that no changes have yet been made to the possible reduction of … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Japan: Prime Minister wants to speed up introduction of electronic travel authorization
Initially planned for the long term, electronic travel authorization for Japan may see the light of day sooner than expected. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has … Read more
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 … Read more
Thailand: towards a reduction of the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days?
After extending visa-free stays to 60 days to attract tourists, Thailand may be backtracking. The reason? Abuses reported by the authorities. A measure yet to … Read more
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. … Read more
Travel to Morocco: a new visa requirement for Europeans?
Could Morocco require visas from Europeans? Faced with the difficulties Moroccans face in obtaining a Schengen visa, some parliamentarians are calling for reciprocity. Could Morocco … Read more
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, … Read more
