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ChatGPT gives wrong visa info, couple’s vacation falls apart...

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 their entire trip… Mery Caldass, a Spanish influencer and content creator with thousands of followers, was planning a romantic trip to Puerto Rico with her

Mexico to launch new electronic visa system for air travelers

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 air. Currently, foreign nationals who need a visa to visit Mexico must apply in person at a Mexican embassy or consulate. This process is about

Vietnam grants visa-free entry to 12 more European countries

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. The Vietnamese government has just announced a major policy aimed at attracting more international visitors: starting August 15, 2025, citizens of twelve European countries will

EES: the new EU Entry/Exit System comes into force on October 12, 2025

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. Designed to modernize controls, this system will be fully operational by April 2026. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a European program aimed at automating the

Ghana: President wants to speed up introduction of e-Visa

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 services. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama took advantage of the inauguration of a new aviation control center in Accra to send a strong message: it

Senegal: electronic visa soon to be mandatory for countries that do not apply reciprocity

Senegal: electronic visa soon to be mandatory for countries that do not apply reciprocity

As a reciprocal measure, Senegal will soon implement an electronic visa (e-Visa) for nationals of countries that require visas for Senegalese citizens. On Friday in Dakar, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accompanied by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, unveiled an ambitious National Economic and Social Recovery Plan. Adopted by the Council

No visa? They ditch their son at the airport and head off on vacation!

No visa? They ditch their son at the airport and head off on vacation!

Missing visa, expired passport… and a vacation at all costs. At the Barcelona airport, a couple headed abroad left their 10-year-old son behind. The story might be amusing if it weren’t so disturbing… At Barcelona-El Prat airport, a couple made a decision that was as swift as it was incomprehensible:

An ETA will soon be required to visit South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

An ETA will soon be required to visit South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

The South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands archipelago will soon introduce a mandatory electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system for all visitors. This measure aims to strengthen environmental protection while regulating tourism and scientific activities in this preserved territory in the South Atlantic. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Philippines supports ASEAN unified visa project

Philippines supports ASEAN unified visa project

The Philippines has confirmed its support for the creation of a unified visa for visiting ASEAN member countries, a project that could facilitate regional cooperation and boost tourism.

British Crown dependencies to introduce their own ETA system

British Crown Dependencies to introduce their own ETA system

Between late 2025 and early 2026, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man plan to introduce their own electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system, which will be legally distinct from the UK’s system. Introduced in stages since 2023, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is now in place for entry into

Benin: free 72-hour visa for cruise passengers

Benin: free 72-hour visa for cruise passengers

Benin announces the introduction of a free 72-hour visa for cruise passengers, a measure designed to encourage maritime tourism. The government of Benin has announced a major measure to boost maritime tourism: cruise passengers stopping over in the country will now be granted a 72-hour visa waiver. This measure, reserved

Russia extends validity of electronic visa

Russia extends validity of electronic visa

Starting August 23, 2025, the validity of the electronic visa (e-Visa) for Russia will increase from 60 to 120 days, while the maximum length of stay will increase from 16 to 30 days. Launched on a large scale in August 2023, the electronic visa (e-Visa) has already facilitated the entry