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Senegal considers visa reciprocity policy

Senegal considers visa reciprocity policy

Senegal is considering reintroducing visa requirements for citizens of countries that impose one on Senegalese nationals. Could Senegal follow Namibia’s recent lead by re-imposing an entry visa on citizens of countries that require visas for Senegalese? The authorities are thinking about it… Responding to questions from MPs regarding the country’s

UK expands ETA system to 83 other countries

UK expands ETA system to 83 other countries

American and Canadian tourists will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK from January 8, 2025. Europeans, from April 2, 2025. The UK government has unveiled the timetable for the roll-out of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visa-exempt travellers. From January 8, 2025, tourists from

Cook Islands to introduce electronic visa system

Cook Islands to introduce electronic visa system

By mid-September, the Cook Islands will launch an online electronic visa and permit application system in a bid to simplify its travel formalities. In a strategic move that reflects both a desire to modernise and an ambition to boost its tourism economy, the Cook Islands is set to take a

Zimbabwe: electronic visa on arrival again available

Zimbabwe: electronic visa on arrival again available

Citizens of 118 countries and territories can once again apply for an e-Visa on arrival before traveling to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe’s electronic visa (e-Visa) issuance portal has just had a facelift. A new design, an updated e-Visa application process and the return of a feature previously popular with visitors from over

Sri Lanka: free visas for tourists from 35 countries

Sri Lanka: free visas for tourists from 35 countries

Starting October 1, 2024, and for 6 months, Sri Lanka will issue free 30-day visas to tourists from 35 countries. The ETA portal has been reactivated (details here), but the free visa policy announced by the previous government did not come into effect on October 1 (details here). Yesterday, the

Madagascar (re)launches 90-day electronic visa

Madagascar (re)launches 90-day electronic visa

Madagascar has just added a new category of electronic visa, enabling tourists to stay longer on the island. Since the reactivation of the service in April 2023, the e-Visa “only” allows international tourists to stay 60 days in Madagascar. But good news for travelers planning a longer stay on the

Cuba activates its electronic visa

Cuba activates its electronic visa

International tourists must now apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) before traveling to Cuba. Announced last May and after a gradual roll-out that began in some embassies in July 2024, the system for issuing electronic entry visas to Cuba is now fully active. “The new electronic Tourism visa platform eVisaCuba