e-Visa

Visa and entry requirements deterred 43% of travelers from visiting a destination, IATA says

Visa and entry requirements deterred 43% of travelers from visiting a destination, IATA says

Entry requirements are playing a growing role in travelers’ destination choices. According to a global survey released by IATA on October 28, 2026, 43% of passengers have been discouraged from visiting a country because of its immigration requirements, up from 33% a year earlier. Meanwhile, travelers are showing strong support for e-Visas, digital passports and biometrics, while artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly popular tool for planning trips.

E-Visa: Why airlines still struggle to verify electronic visas

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

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.

ICAO upgrades the PKD, a key system for digital travel document verification

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?

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.

Global Cloudflare outage: access to electronic visa portals disrupted

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.

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

Yemen introduces electronic visa system

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

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

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