Indian travelers connecting through a French airport no longer need an airport transit visa, provided they remain in the international transit area and continue onward to a third country. The measure took effect on April 10, 2026, following the publication of an official order in the Journal officiel.
India is further expanding the number of entry points available to travelers holding an electronic visa. Fourteen additional seaports can now be used to enter the country with an e-Visa.
JESTA, Japan’s future electronic travel authorization system, was the subject of detailed exchanges in the House of Representatives. Lawmakers obtained fresh details from the government on which travelers would be covered, the loopholes Tokyo wants to close, the rollout timeline, the cost, and the safeguards expected before the system goes live.
The Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is one of the digital tools the United States is promoting to modernize border processing. But what does it actually do, and which travelers can benefit from it?
The government of Equatorial Guinea has reported positive results from its electronic visa system, launched in July 2023. Authorities say 28,479 visas had been approved as of March 2026, while also acknowledging some access issues and processing times that vary depending on the application.
As the 2026 World Cup draws closer, Gianni Infantino says fans from around the world must be able to travel to the United States. The FIFA president pointed to ongoing discussions with the three host countries and highlighted the existence of an expedited process for certain travelers who already have match tickets.
Washington on April 16, 2026, announced an expansion of its visa restriction policy in the Americas. The measure targets foreign nationals accused of acting from countries in the region on behalf of U.S. adversaries.
A digital arrival card is now required for travelers arriving in Vietnam, particularly at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Australian citizens holding ordinary passports no longer need a visa to travel to Turkey for tourism or transit.
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed yesterday that the country will launch its e-Visa program as early as May. He also reaffirmed that African travelers will be eligible for a free electronic visa, while other nationalities may have to pay around $250.
Europe’s new Entry/Exit System, or EES, is now fully operational. For millions of non-European travelers, passport stamps are becoming a thing of the past, replaced by digital border records and biometric data collection.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, a study highlighted by the U.S. Travel Association points to major tourism and economic potential for the United States. But according to the organization, that promise will only materialize if the country can reassure travelers about entry procedures, safety, and overall visitor readiness.
As of April 9, visa-exempt travelers to the United Kingdom can apply for an ETA to travel to Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man starting April 23, 2026.
During the presentation of his government’s policy statement to Parliament, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul today formally confirmed that Thailand’s visa-free policy will soon be reviewed.
As it does every year between April and June, India has once again lowered the price of its 30-day tourist e-Visa to $10 during the off-season, compared with $25 the rest of the year. In 2026, however, the measure could benefit a wider range of travelers, as this electronic visa can now be applied for much earlier than before.
