Russia to collect biometric data of foreign visitors
From December 1, Russia will collect biometric data of its international visitors at Moscow airports. Starting from 1 December 2024, Russia will begin an experimental … Read more
UK: French school groups temporarily exempt from ETA
Children from French schools will be temporarily exempt from the ETA and will be able to continue using their national identity card for school trips … Read more
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 … Read more
Belarus-Russia agreement on mutual visa recognition in its final stages
Belarus and Russia expect the agreement on mutual recognition of visas to be operational by the end of the year. The Belarusian authorities announce that … Read more
ETA not required until late 2025 to visit the Channel Islands
Travelers arriving directly from abroad in the Channel Islands should not be required to apply for an ETA before the end of 2025. To visit … 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
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
Ukraine prepares electronic travel authorization for visa-exempt foreigners
Citizens of visa-exempt countries will soon have to apply for an electronic travel authorization before going to Ukraine. Ukraine is preparing to introduce a new … Read more
Belarus: visa-free entry for 35 European countries
Until December 31, 2024, Belarus grants a 30-day visa exemption to citizens of 35 European countries for entry by air and land. Since July 19, … Read more
Russia: Vladimir Putin wants to expand the issuance of electronic visa
The electronic visa (e-Visa) for Russia will soon be extended to a new category of travelers, according to a recent directive from Vladimir Putin. Currently, … Read more
Malta risks exclusion from Schengen Area!
Malta faces the risk of forced exclusion from the Schengen Area due to delays in implementing the new EES passport control system. In a statement … Read more
Frontex warns travellers about risks of fake ETIAS application websites
Frontex is alerting future visitors to Europe about the dangers of using unofficial websites for their ETIAS applications. At a time when the security of … Read more
Russia might soon overhaul its visa policies
Visa on arrival, very long-stay multiple-entry visas, lower prices and extended validity and length of stay for e-Visa, visa exemption for cruise tourists… Russia is … Read more
