Somalia officially launches its electronic visa service
Somalia has officially announced the implementation of its e-Visa/eTAS electronic visa issuance system, which will come into full effect on September 1, 2025.
U.S.: ESTA fee to increase to $40 starting September 30, 2025
Starting September 30, 2025, the fee for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to enter the U.S. will increase from $21 to $40.
“All Indonesia” arrival card mandatory from October 1, 2025
The “All Indonesia” arrival card will be officially rolled out on September 1 in Jakarta, Bali, and Surabaya, before becoming mandatory at all international airports across Indonesia starting October 1, 2025.
Tunisia: tender for development of e-Visa platform declared “unsuccessful”
Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies has announced that the public tender launched in September 2024 for the creation of the country’s electronic visa issuance platform … Read more
Azerbaijan streamlines visa procedures for 2025 F1 Grand Prix
Azerbaijan is making it easier for international visitors to attend the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku by simplifying its visa process.
“All Indonesia”: the new centralized digital portal to streamline arrival procedures
Indonesia is gradually rolling out “All Indonesia”, a unified digital portal designed to simplify immigration, customs, and health procedures for international travelers.
UK issues 13.4 million Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA) since system launch
Between October 2023 and June 2025, the UK has issued 13.4 million Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA) to visa-exempt travelers. The UK introduced the Electronic Travel … Read more
Sri Lanka: ETA visa fee waiver for 33 new countries not yet in effect
On July 25, Sri Lanka announced that 33 additional countries would soon be added to the list of travelers exempt from paying ETA visa fees. … Read more
ChatGPT gives wrong visa info, couple’s vacation falls apart…
A couple thought they had all the travel info they needed thanks to ChatGPT. But one incomplete answer about a visa was enough to derail … Read more
Mexico to launch new electronic visa system for air travelers
In the coming weeks, Mexico will roll out an electronic visa (e-Visa) system for foreign travelers who require a visa and enter the country by … Read more
Vietnam grants visa-free entry to 12 more European countries
Starting August 15, 2025, citizens of twelve additional European countries will be able to travel to Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 45 days. … Read more
EES: the new EU Entry/Exit System comes into force on October 12, 2025
Starting on October 12, 2025, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) for travelers will begin to be rolled out at the external borders of European countries. … Read more
ETIAS: the fee for the upcoming electronic travel authorization to enter Europe rises to €20
The fee for the ETIAS electronic travel authorization, expected at the end of 2026, will increase from €7 to €20. This decision by the European … Read more
India: over 9.6 million e-Visa applications approved since 2020 and a constantly evolving system
Since 2020, India has issued more than 9.6 million electronic visas (e-Visa) to travelers from around the world. This achievement reflects the ongoing reforms to … Read more
Ghana: President wants to speed up introduction of e-Visa
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called for the accelerated implementation of the electronic visa (e-Visa) as part of the modernization of the country’s border … Read more
