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China expands visa-free policy to nine more countries

China expands visa-free policy to nine more countries

From November 8, citizens of nine new countries will benefit from visa-free entry to China. China‘s unilateral 15-day visa-free policy, previously available to citizens of 18 countries, is about to be extended to nine new countries. Asked last Friday about this exceptional regime in place for certain countries since December

Burundi exempts COMESA citizens from visa requirements

Burundi exempts COMESA citizens from visa requirements

Burundi no longer requires short-stay visas from nationals of COMESA member countries. This October 31st, Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, is hosting the 23rd Summit of Heads of State and Government of COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa). During his inauguration as President of the COMESA Conference, Burundian

South Korea: K-ETA back soon?

South Korea: K-ETA back soon?

The exceptional K-ETA exemption for travellers from 67 visa-exempt countries in South Korea is due to end on 31 December 2024.

India: the electronic visa gets a makeover

India: the electronic visa gets a makeover

Indian authorities have just updated the design of their electronic visa (e-Visa). Discover the new ETA that you will receive if you are travelling to India soon and how to understand this travel document.

Uganda: e-Visa system back in operation

Uganda: e-Visa system back in operation

The Uganda e-Visa portal, which has been inaccessible for 10 days due to a system update, is now operational again. The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda announces the completion of the upgrade of its electronic visa (e-Visa) portal. Ten days ago,

UK changes provider for visa centres management

UK changes provider for visa centres management

From Europe to Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East, the UK is about to change its visa application center service provider. The United Kingdom is set to change its commercial partner for running its visa application centres in different regions of the world, a move that will have some

Thailand expands e-Visa system

Thailand expands e-Visa system

Thailand embassies and consulates general in 39 countries now offer electronic visa (e-Visa) issuance. Thailand has just announced the expansion of its electronic visa (e-Visa) program, which is now available at 59 Thai embassies and consulates-general around the world. The move aims to simplify and streamline the visa application process

Cuba eases entry procedures for foreign visitors

Cuba eases entry procedures for foreign visitors

Cuba is granting more flexibility for registration on the D’Viajeros platform as well as for travelers holding a tourist card issued before the introduction of the e-Visa. Cuba has just announced two important measures aimed at facilitating travel for foreign visitors. One concerns the use of the digital registration platform

Uganda: Visa issued on arrival due to e-Visa portal malfunction

Uganda: Visa issued on arrival due to e-Visa portal malfunction

Due to the inaccessibility of the electronic visa (e-Visa) portal, Uganda is temporarily granting visa on arrival to its visitors. Uganda announced today that due to a malfunction in its electronic visa (e-Visa) application portal, the country is implementing a temporary measure to allow visas on arrival to be issued

Kenya announces launch of transit ETA

Kenya announces launch of transit ETA

Transit passengers with a long connection in Nairobi will be able to leave Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and visit the city thanks to a new electronic travel authorization (ETA). Speaking today at the 14th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), Kenyan President William Ruto announced the upcoming launch

Sri Lanka: no free visas, ETA still necessary and chargeable

Sri Lanka: no free visas, ETA still necessary and chargeable

Announced by the previous government, the policy of free entry visas to Sri Lanka for tourists from 35 countries did not come into effect on October 1. Recently reactivated, ETA authorization is still required, and fees are still charged. Last August, Sri Lanka unveiled a new measure aimed at attracting

India: 100,000 free visas for foreign tourists

India: 100,000 free visas for foreign tourists

As part of the “Chalo India” campaign, India is preparing to offer 100,000 visas to foreign tourists. Speaking at an event organized by his ministry to celebrate World Tourism Day, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India’s Minister of Tourism, announced that 100,000 foreign tourists will soon be exempt from paying visa fees.