EU officially postpones ETIAS and EES
The European Union has announced a further postponement of the ETIAS and EES systems, designed to modernize border control in the enlarged Schengen area. Faced … Read more
UK: massive influx on the ETA portal, a digital queue set up
Assailed since its opening yesterday to European travelers, the UK ETA system has faced some technical difficulties… To avoid a complete blockage, the authorities have … Read more
UK: ETA now accessible to European citizens
As of today, European citizens can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. From April 2, 2025, this new requirement will … Read more
Ukraine resumes issuing electronic visas for foreigners
After a suspension of more than two years due to the conflict in the country, Ukraine has announced that it will resume issuing its electronic … Read more
Russia: a new border checkpoint accessible with an electronic visa
Russia today announced the expansion of the list of checkpoints accessible to international travelers with an electronic visa (e-Visa). The Russian government has just added … Read more
ETIAS vs. EES: Two systems, two different objectives
In 2025, the European Union will introduce two new systems to strengthen the management of its external borders: EES and ETIAS. The aim is to … Read more
Russia – Belarus: agreement on mutual recognition of visas comes into force
Since January 11, 2025, Russia and Belarus have mutually recognized each other’s visas, allowing foreign travelers to move freely between the two countries on a … Read more
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
