Electronic Visa

DR Congo: the electronic visa is coming in 2025

DR Congo: the electronic visa is coming in 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo will launch an electronic visa (e-Visa) service “in early 2025”. Announced last year, the introduction of an electronic visa system (e-Visa) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) appears to be well underway, and should see the light of day early next year. At

Algeria: developing Saharan tourism, particularly through the electronic visa

Algeria: developing Saharan tourism, particularly through the electronic visa

Algeria is banking on the development of Saharan tourism to diversify its economy and boost its international appeal. The introduction of electronic visa should help the country achieve these objectives. During the inauguration of the sixth edition of the International Saharan Tourism Festival (FITS), which opened its doors this Thursday

China expands its recent electronic visa

China expands its recent electronic visa

Launched last July in a pilot phase, the electronic visa (e-Visa) for entry into China is undergoing its first expansion. On July 12, 2024, China launched a port e-visa system (Port e-Visa) in the Lin-gang Special Area in Shanghai. The program, designed to facilitate foreign entry into the economic innovation

India: the electronic visa gets a makeover

India: the electronic visa gets a makeover

Indian authorities have just updated the design of their electronic visa (e-Visa). Discover the new ETA that you will receive if you are travelling to India soon and how to understand this travel document.

Uganda: e-Visa system back in operation

Uganda: e-Visa system back in operation

The Uganda e-Visa portal, which has been inaccessible for 10 days due to a system update, is now operational again. The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda announces the completion of the upgrade of its electronic visa (e-Visa) portal. Ten days ago,

Thailand expands e-Visa system

Thailand expands e-Visa system

Thailand embassies and consulates general in 39 countries now offer electronic visa (e-Visa) issuance. Thailand has just announced the expansion of its electronic visa (e-Visa) program, which is now available at 59 Thai embassies and consulates-general around the world. The move aims to simplify and streamline the visa application process

Uganda: Visa issued on arrival due to e-Visa portal malfunction

Uganda: Visa issued on arrival due to e-Visa portal malfunction

Due to the inaccessibility of the electronic visa (e-Visa) portal, Uganda is temporarily granting visa on arrival to its visitors. Uganda announced today that due to a malfunction in its electronic visa (e-Visa) application portal, the country is implementing a temporary measure to allow visas on arrival to be issued

Tunisia prepares to set up its e-Visa platform

Tunisia prepares to set up its e-Visa platform

A call for tenders has just been launched by Tunisia for “the implementation of the e-Visa electronic visa platform”. After several months of work, Tunisia is about to take a major step towards modernizing its visa system with the imminent implementation of an electronic visa platform, dubbed “e-Visa”. The country

Cook Islands to introduce electronic visa system

Cook Islands to introduce electronic visa system

By mid-September, the Cook Islands will launch an online electronic visa and permit application system in a bid to simplify its travel formalities. In a strategic move that reflects both a desire to modernise and an ambition to boost its tourism economy, the Cook Islands is set to take a

Zimbabwe: electronic visa on arrival again available

Zimbabwe: electronic visa on arrival again available

Citizens of 118 countries and territories can once again apply for an e-Visa on arrival before traveling to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe’s electronic visa (e-Visa) issuance portal has just had a facelift. A new design, an updated e-Visa application process and the return of a feature previously popular with visitors from over

Madagascar (re)launches 90-day electronic visa

Madagascar (re)launches 90-day electronic visa

Madagascar has just added a new category of electronic visa, enabling tourists to stay longer on the island. Since the reactivation of the service in April 2023, the e-Visa “only” allows international tourists to stay 60 days in Madagascar. But good news for travelers planning a longer stay on the

Cuba activates its electronic visa

Cuba activates its electronic visa

International tourists must now apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) before traveling to Cuba. Announced last May and after a gradual roll-out that began in some embassies in July 2024, the system for issuing electronic entry visas to Cuba is now fully active. “The new electronic Tourism visa platform eVisaCuba