Indonesia: immigration system down this Thursday
Indonesia’s immigration services are down on June 20th, causing an inability to apply for visas online and delays at airports across the archipelago.
China closes some of its visa application centers
In France and Italy, various Chinese Visa Application Service Centers are ceasing operations. In recent months, China has unprecedentedly simplified its travel procedures. Among the recent measures introduced by China to promote exchanges is a unilateral visa exemption for citizens of 12 countries until December 31, 2025. Tourists and business
Ecuador : electronic visa planned for June 2024
From June 2024, travelers requiring a visa to visit Ecuador will be able to apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa). Ecuador will introduce electronic visa (e-Visa) and apostille services from June 2024. This measure aims to ease the main procedures carried out in Ecuadorian consulates abroad and in the Direcciones
Nigeria to launch new e-Visa system
Nigeria Immigration Service will soon inaugurate “a user-friendly e-Visa system to stimulate economic growth and tourism”. The General Controller (GC) of Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, announced the upcoming launch of an updated and more accessible electronic visa application system (e-Visa) for short stays. In a recent press release, Nigeria’s
Russia might soon overhaul its visa policies
Visa on arrival, very long-stay multiple-entry visas, lower prices and extended validity and length of stay for e-Visa, visa exemption for cruise tourists… Russia is working to transform its visa policies. Dmitri Vakhrukov, the Russian Federation’s Deputy Minister for Economic Development, made a number of announcements at the “Travel !”
Liberia prepares transition to e-Visa
A system for issuing electronic visas (e-Visa) is being prepared in Liberia. Liberia, a small but ambitious country in West Africa, is about to take a significant step forward in its quest for modernisation by introducing an electronic visa system (e-Visa). In a world where technology constantly redefines borders and
Laos : more nationalities to be exempt from visa soon?
To boost its tourism industry, Laos might expand its list of visa-exempt countries.
