Visa Requirements by Country: How to Check If You Need a Visa Before You Travel
Find out whether you need a travel visa, e-visa, or visa on arrival for your next trip. Learn how to check visa requirements by passport and destination in seconds.
E-Visa: Why airlines still struggle to verify electronic visas
Receiving an e-Visa by email does not necessarily mean an airline can easily verify its authenticity at check-in or boarding. As electronic visas and travel authorizations become more widespread, IATA is urging governments to adopt common mechanisms that would allow carriers to check these digital documents more easily and reliably.
Google tightens advertising rules for visas and ETAs
Starting October 5, 2026, Google will tighten the requirements imposed on advertisers offering electronic visas, ETAs and certain entry documents. The change could reduce the visibility of intermediaries that have not been officially authorized.
Ghana to launch e-Visa next month, free for African travelers
Ghana plans to launch its new electronic visa policy next month. As part of the initiative, African citizens will be able to obtain their e-Visa free of charge starting May 25, 2026, a date chosen to coincide with Africa Day.
ICAO upgrades the PKD, a key system for digital travel document verification
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched a new generation of its Public Key Directory (PKD), a core system used to verify electronic passports and digital travel credentials. Backed by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), this development marks a key step toward faster, more secure, and increasingly digital border controls.
Visa, ETA, arrival card,…: What new travel requirements are coming in 2026?
Electronic travel authorization here, extended visa-free access there, increasingly widespread digital arrival cards… In 2026, many destinations will update their travel entry requirements. Nothing insurmountable, but several new elements to factor in before packing your bags. Here’s an overview of the main changes ahead.
Cameroon: Payment irregularities reported on the electronic visa platform
Cameroonian authorities have published an information notice reporting cases of abnormal bank charges linked to the use of the Cameroon e-Visa platform. A claims mechanism has been put in place to allow for the handling of the situations concerned.
Global Cloudflare outage: access to electronic visa portals disrupted
A major technical outage at Cloudflare, a key player in Internet infrastructure, has triggered a wave of unavailability across the global Web. The direct and critical consequence: numerous official electronic visa (e-Visa) application portals, including those for Saudi Arabia, Kenya, and Thailand, are currently inaccessible or displaying error messages. This incident is paralyzing the administrative procedures for thousands of travelers.
Brazil will issue a free e-Visa to COP 30 participants
Brazil will issue free electronic visas (e-Visas) to accredited participants at COP 30, which will be held in Belém from November 10 to 21, 2025.
Somalia officially launches its electronic visa service
Somalia has officially announced the implementation of its e-Visa/eTAS electronic visa issuance system, which will come into full effect on September 1, 2025.
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
Gabon launches new free tourist e-Visa system
Until September 30, 2025, Gabon is facilitating entry for foreign visitors by launching a free tourist e-Visa issued within 48 hours.
Yemen introduces electronic visa system
Yemen is modernizing its immigration system by introducing an electronic visa (e-Visa) for foreign visitors. In recent years, Yemen has faced ongoing instability due to internal conflicts, humanitarian crises, and diplomatic restrictions. The country remains under international scrutiny, with consular services sometimes suspended or limited, particularly in certain foreign embassies.
Botswana: Electronic visa application system restored
After being suspended at the end of April 2025, Botswana’s electronic visa application portal (e-Visa) is once again up and running. Suspended without notice at the end of April, Botswana‘s e-Visa portal had halted the registration of new online visa applications, forcing users to go through embassies or local immigration
Egypt prepares to issue electronic visas on arrival
As part of its goal to welcome 30 million annual visitors by 2028, Egypt is streamlining airport entry procedures with the gradual rollout of a new emergency electronic visa system available upon arrival. A national strategy to boost tourism in Egypt On May 5, 2025, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly
