Tunisia prepares to set up its e-Visa platform
A call for tenders has just been launched by Tunisia for “the implementation of the e-Visa electronic visa platform”. After several months of work, Tunisia … Read more
No, the UK will not impose a “visa” on Europeans and North Americans in 2025
European, Canadian and American tourists will not need a “visa” to travel to the United Kingdom in 2025, but an electronic travel authorisation “ETA”. Explanations. … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
Mpox: Indonesia introduces health pass for travelers
Since August 27, 2024, all travelers to Indonesia must apply for a health pass called “SATUSEHAT Health Pass” before visiting the archipelago. Here’s a travel … Read more
New Zealand raises the price of its tourist levy (and therefore of the NZeTA)
The cost of the New Zealand tourist levy will increase from NZ$35 to NZ$100 on 1 October 2024. This increase will therefore impact the price … Read more
Sri Lanka announces “visa-free access for 38 nationalities with immediate effect”
Taking a cue from Singapore, the Sri Lankan government announces the immediate implementation of a visa-free policy for 38 countries. The ETA portal has been … Read more
China extends exemption from fingerprint collection for visa
The measure exempting the collection of fingerprints when applying for a visa to China has been extended until next year. Since 2019, travelers aged between … Read more
Tanzania: everything you need to know about mandatory insurance for traveling to Zanzibar
From October 1, 2024, visitors to Zanzibar, Tanzania, will be required to have mandatory travel insurance to visit the archipelago. The Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar … Read more
Thailand “accelerating” on ETA introduction
The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for visa-exempt travelers will be “an important tool for screening and tracking the movement of foreigners entering Thailand”. Since July … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Sri Lanka: 35 countries to be exempt from visa requirements from October 1, 2024
From October 1, 2024 and for 6 months, citizens of 35 countries will no longer need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka. The ETA … Read more
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 … Read more
