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Ethiopia lowers the price of its tourist visa

Ethiopia lowers the price of its tourist visa

The price of an electronic tourist visa for Ethiopia has just been reduced by US$20. Good news for the wallets of travelers to Ethiopia: the price of the electronic tourist visa (e-Visa) has just dropped. Whereas it used to cost US$82, the price of an e-Visa for tourism in Ethiopia

Japan: a new preclearance system for foreign travelers in 2025

Japan: a new preclearance system for foreign travelers in 2025

To streamline immigration procedures upon arrival, Japan will introduce a preclearance system for foreign travelers in 2025. Since reopening to international tourism after the pandemic, and due in part to the weak yen, Japan has been breaking records for international arrivals. According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization,

Sri Lanka suspends e-Visa issuance

Sri Lanka suspends e-Visa issuance

Tourists planning to visit Sri Lanka soon will need to obtain a visa on arrival following the temporary suspension of the recent electronic visa system (e-Visa). As of Friday, August 2, travelers can no longer apply for visas online before traveling to Sri Lanka… In a statement published on the

Thailand: 60-day visa exemption can be extended for 30 days

Thailand: 60-day visa exemption can be extended for 30 days

The Tourism Authority of Thailand confirms that travelers with a 60-day visa exemption can extend their stay by an additional 30 days. Since July 15, 2024, tourists and business travelers from 93 countries benefit from a 60-day visa exemption in Thailand, up from the previous 30 days. The major question

Russie : Vladimir Poutine souhaite étendre la délivrance du visa électronique

Russia: Vladimir Putin wants to expand the issuance of electronic visa

The electronic visa (e-Visa) for Russia will soon be extended to a new category of travelers, according to a recent directive from Vladimir Putin. Currently, travelers holding an electronic visa (e-Visa) can enter Russia for tourism, business, private visits, or to attend cultural, economic, scientific, social, political, or sporting events.

India: a new seaport entry point for e-Visa holders

India: a new seaport entry point for e-Visa holders

India has just added a sixth seaport to the list of entry points for international tourists with an electronic visa (e-Visa). India continues to position itself as a top destination for travelers from around the world, thanks in part to the ease of obtaining its electronic visa (e-Visa). Previously, the

Israel delays ETA-IL requirement to 2025

Israel delays ETA-IL requirement to 2025

Visa-exempt travelers to Israel will be required to have an ETA-IL authorization starting January 1, 2025. Initially, the electronic travel authorization requirement for visa-exempt travelers to Israel was set to take effect on August 1 of this year. However, the Israeli government has decided to postpone this requirement until January

Thailand : 60-day visa-free takes effect on July 15

Thailand : 60-day visa-free takes effect on July 15

Citizens from 93 countries will be able to stay in Thailand without a visa for 60 days starting July 15, 2024. Eagerly awaited by many fans of the destination, the date for the implementation of the 60-day visa-free stay extension in Thailand has just been announced by the authorities. Last

Cuba unveils its new electronic visa system

Cuba unveils its new electronic visa system

Cuba is set to launch its new electronic visa issuance system, replacing the tourist card. Since the introduction of the tourist card in 1993, Cuba has welcomed millions of foreign visitors. The tourist card, also known as the tourist visa, allowed travelers to stay on the island for up to

Ecuador launches electronic visa system

Ecuador launches electronic visa system

Ecuador has just launched an electronic visa system “eVISAS” to simplify the entry of foreign visitors into the country. “Ecuador welcomes visitors with an easy and secure option: the electronic visa”. With these words, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador (MREMH) proudly announces the launch of