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.
Namibia : visa requirements to come into force in 2025
The current visa exemption granted by Namibia to citizens of 31 countries will end in spring 2025.
Indonesia: visa exemption to soon be extended to more countries?
By the end of the year, citizens from 10 to 20 additional countries could benefit from visa-free travel to Indonesia.
Mongolia: immigration authorities urge tourists to respect the purpose of their visit
The Immigration Agency of Mongolia advises foreigners traveling for tourism to refrain from engaging in activities beyond the purpose of their visit. In a bid to support its tourism sector and attract more international visitors, Mongolia has declared the years 2023 to 2025 “Years to Visit Mongolia”. As part of
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
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
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,
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.
