South Korea: K-ETA back soon?
The exceptional K-ETA exemption for travellers from 67 visa-exempt countries in South Korea is due to end on 31 December 2024.
India: the electronic visa gets a makeover
Indian authorities have just updated the design of their electronic visa (e-Visa). Discover the new ETA that you will receive if you are travelling to India soon and how to understand this travel document.
Uganda: e-Visa system back in operation
The Uganda e-Visa portal, which has been inaccessible for 10 days due to a system update, is now operational again. The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda announces the completion of the upgrade of its electronic visa (e-Visa) portal. Ten days ago,
UK changes provider for visa centres management
From Europe to Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East, the UK is about to change its visa application center service provider. The United Kingdom is set to change its commercial partner for running its visa application centres in different regions of the world, a move that will have some
Thailand expands e-Visa system
Thailand embassies and consulates general in 39 countries now offer electronic visa (e-Visa) issuance. Thailand has just announced the expansion of its electronic visa (e-Visa) program, which is now available at 59 Thai embassies and consulates-general around the world. The move aims to simplify and streamline the visa application process
Cuba eases entry procedures for foreign visitors
Cuba is granting more flexibility for registration on the D’Viajeros platform as well as for travelers holding a tourist card issued before the introduction of the e-Visa. Cuba has just announced two important measures aimed at facilitating travel for foreign visitors. One concerns the use of the digital registration platform
Uganda: Visa issued on arrival due to e-Visa portal malfunction
Due to the inaccessibility of the electronic visa (e-Visa) portal, Uganda is temporarily granting visa on arrival to its visitors. Uganda announced today that due to a malfunction in its electronic visa (e-Visa) application portal, the country is implementing a temporary measure to allow visas on arrival to be issued
Kenya announces launch of transit ETA
Transit passengers with a long connection in Nairobi will be able to leave Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and visit the city thanks to a new electronic travel authorization (ETA). Speaking today at the 14th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), Kenyan President William Ruto announced the upcoming launch
Sri Lanka: no free visas, ETA still necessary and chargeable
Announced by the previous government, the policy of free entry visas to Sri Lanka for tourists from 35 countries did not come into effect on October 1. Recently reactivated, ETA authorization is still required, and fees are still charged. Last August, Sri Lanka unveiled a new measure aimed at attracting
South Africa: ETA electronic travel authorization in preparation
Travelers to South Africa will soon need to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before entering the country.
India: 100,000 free visas for foreign tourists
As part of the “Chalo India” campaign, India is preparing to offer 100,000 visas to foreign tourists. Speaking at an event organized by his ministry to celebrate World Tourism Day, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India’s Minister of Tourism, announced that 100,000 foreign tourists will soon be exempt from paying visa fees.
Belarus-Russia agreement on mutual visa recognition in its final stages
Belarus and Russia expect the agreement on mutual recognition of visas to be operational by the end of the year. The Belarusian authorities announce that the agreement between Belarus and Russia on the mutual recognition of visas is in the final stages of preparation and should be fully operational by
China: three new European countries soon to benefit from visa-free travel
In the coming weeks, citizens of three new European countries will be able to enter China without a visa and stay for 15 days. China announced today that citizens of Greece and Slovenia will soon be exempt from visa requirements for stays of 15 days. This announcement comes a few
Sri Lanka: the ETA portal is reactivated
After being replaced by the electronic visa last April, itself suspended since August 2, the electronic travel authorization application portal (ETA) for Sri Lanka is once again active and functional. The free visa policy announced by the previous government did not come into effect on October 1 (details here). Sri
Qatar joins the US Visa Waiver Program
“No later than December 1, 2024”, Qatar will become the 42nd country included in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program and ESTA electronic travel authorization system.
