UK: transit passengers escape ETA (for now)
Good news for travellers transiting through the UK: they will not have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). But bad news for the … Read more
UK: ETA now mandatory for 48 non-European countries
From today, citizens of 48 non-European countries must have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK. The United Kingdom is taking a … Read more
Introduction of electronic visa in Belarus
By 2025, citizens of 67 countries will be able to apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to travel to Belarus. While the country has just … Read more
Belarus extends visa waiver for Europeans for another year
Originally due to expire on December 31, the visa-free entry to Belarus granted to citizens of 38 European countries has been extended until December 31, … Read more
Russia: e-Visa extends to 64 countries and validity may increase soon
Citizens of 11 new countries will soon be able to travel to Russia with an e-Visa, whose validity may soon be extended. Over the weekend, … Read more
Over 600,000 ETAs already issued by the UK
In just one year, the UK has already issued over 600,000 Electronic Travel Authorisations “ETA” to visa-exempt travelers. Since November 27, 2024, citizens of 48 … Read more
UK: 48 countries join ETA scheme
Citizens of 48 visa-exempt countries can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK today, but this will become an entry … Read more
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
