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 Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.
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 Card (TDAC), within 72 hours before entering the country.
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.
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 visa-free stays in Thailand from 60 to 30 days. A review is certainly underway, but as part of the usual procedure. While the possibility of
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 an online electronic visa system, applications can be submitted entirely remotely, simplifying the administrative process. Currently, travelers requiring a visa to enter Serbia must submit
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 to know about this new online process.
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 rise from £10 to £16. It’s been in the works for several weeks, and now it’s official: the British government has confirmed that the ETA
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 announced his intention to accelerate the implementation of the Japanese version of ESTA, in order to better control the arrival of travelers. This is a
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 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pursuing its commitment to the free movement of people with a significant step forward in the implementation
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 be confirmed, but one that could impact many travelers.
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. This project to unify the “Stans”, inspired by the Schengen model, could mark a key stage in the regional integration of Central Asia. Central Asia,
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.
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, while the authorized length of stay will be extended from 16 to 30 days, according to Maria Zakharova. In addition, Vladimir Putin intends to introduce
Liberia activates its electronic visa on arrival service
Since March 11, 2025, international travelers can apply for an electronic visa on arrival to visit Liberia. Visitors from 23 countries with Liberian embassies, including the US, the UK, France and Belgium, are not eligible for this new online process. On March 11, the government of Liberia officially launched its
Iraq imposes electronic visa requirements on 37 countries
Iraq has abolished visas on arrival for 37 nationalities, including Europeans, Americans and Britons. Since March 1, 2025, travelers must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) before departure. Four years after implementing this solution, Iraq officially eliminated its visa-on-arrival option for citizens of 37 countries. In a statement, the Iraqi Ministry
