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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

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

Myanmar officially lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions

Myanmar officially lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions

It’s official: Myanmar no longer imposes entry health measures related to COVID-19. Although minimal, these measures have now been officially removed. The last remaining travel restrictions applied by Myanmar were lifted on July 8, 2024. “Due to the efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage worldwide, including in Myanmar, and the

Malta risks exclusion from Schengen Area!

Malta risks exclusion from Schengen Area!

Malta faces the risk of forced exclusion from the Schengen Area due to delays in implementing the new EES passport control system. In a statement released on Wednesday, Maltese MEP Peter Agius indicated that European Commission representatives confirmed to him in an informal meeting that Malta is at “real risk”

Israel : ETA-IL system now open to visa-exempt travelers

Israel : ETA-IL system now open to visa-exempt travelers

Citizens from 99 countries exempt from short-stay visas in Israel can now apply for an ETA-IL authorization to visit the Jewish state. Last April, Israeli authorities announced the implementation of a new entry procedure for tourists from visa-exempt countries. Officially launched on June 1, 2024, in a test phase with

Laos eases visa policies

Laos eases visa policies

Until the end of the year, Laos is extending its visa exemption policy and increasing visa validity for tourists from certain countries.

Frontex warns travellers about risks of fake ETIAS application websites

Frontex warns travellers about risks of fake ETIAS application websites

Frontex is alerting future visitors to Europe about the dangers of using unofficial websites for their ETIAS applications. At a time when the security of international travel is more crucial than ever, Frontex recently issued an important alert for travelers exempt from Schengen visa requirements. The the European Border and

China : visa exemption policy extended to three new countries

China : visa exemption policy extended to three new countries

Starting July 1, 2024, tourists from three new countries will be eligible for visa-free stays in China for up to 15 days. China is set to expand its recent key measure aimed at simplifying travel by adding three countries to its unilateral visa exemption policy. “To further promote the exchange

Japan to launch electronic travel authorization soon

Japan to launch electronic travel authorization soon

Foreign visitors exempt from entry visas to Japan will soon be required to obtain an ESTA-type electronic travel authorization to visit the Land of the Rising Sun. Tourists from 71 countries and territories, including European states, do not need a visa to travel to Japan. Simply with a valid passport,