Electronic Visa

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.

Traveling to Oman: visa-free or e-Visa? What you need to know before you go

Traveling to Oman: visa-free or e-Visa? What you need to know before you go

Visiting Oman has never been easier. With a visa-free policy for many nationalities and a convenient online e-Visa system, the Sultanate is opening its doors to more travelers than ever before. Once considered a hidden gem tucked between desert and sea, the Sultanate of Oman is now gaining popularity among

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

Egypt prepares to issue electronic visas on arrival

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

Turkmenistan considers creation of electronic visa system

Turkmenistan considers creation of electronic visa system

Turkmenistan’s Parliament is currently reviewing a draft bill aimed at introducing an electronic visa system—a move that could signal a significant shift for a country known for having one of the most restrictive visa policies in the region. During the eighth session of the Mejlis‘ (the national Parliament) seventh convocation,

ETA, e-Visa: beware of “fake websites”, many travel destinations are affected…

ETA, e-Visa: beware of “fake websites”, many travel destinations are affected…

As electronic visas (e-Visas) and online travel authorizations (ETA, ESTA, etc.) become more common, online scams are on the rise. Fraudulent websites, misleading sponsored ads, and fake government branding are increasingly fooling travelers. Here’s how to tell the difference between online scams and legitimate travel assistance agencies. Since the UK

Iraq imposes electronic visa requirements on 37 countries

Iraq imposes electronic visa requirements on 37 countries

Iraq has abolished visas on arrival for 37 nationalities, including Europeans, Americans and Britons. Since March 1, 2025, travelers must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) before departure. Four years after implementing this solution, Iraq officially eliminated its visa-on-arrival option for citizens of 37 countries. In a statement, the Iraqi Ministry

Namibia to launch new visa system on March 3, 2025

Namibia to launch new visa system on March 3, 2025

Faced with recent accusations of malfunctioning of its e-Visa portal, Namibia clarifies the situation and announces the launch of its electronic visa on arrival system for March 3, 2025.