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Trip canceled: why visa or ETA fees are generally non-refundable

Trip canceled: why visa or ETA fees are generally non-refundable

As the current crisis in the Middle East disrupts many air routes and leads some travelers to cancel or postpone their plans, one question frequently arises: what happens to entry formalities that have already been requested, such as visas, electronic travel authorizations (ETAs), or online arrival cards? Unlike airline tickets or certain travel services, these administrative procedures generally cannot be canceled or refunded. Here’s why.

Middle East crisis: destinations urgently adjust visa policies

Middle East crisis: destinations urgently adjust visa policies

As escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt international air travel, several tourist destinations have decided to ease their visa requirements and strengthen assistance for travelers. From Sri Lanka to Indonesia, as well as the Maldives and India, authorities are rolling out multiple measures to safeguard visitors’ stays and prevent tourists from falling into irregular immigration status.

Retiring in the Mediterranean: How to Secure Your Permanent Residence in Cyprus

Retiring in the Mediterranean: How to Secure Your Permanent Residence in Cyprus

Cyprus combines year-round sunshine, English-speaking communities, and tax treatment that allows pension income to stretch 40-60% further than in northern Europe. This guide explains how to secure permanent residence, access quality healthcare, and structure your retirement finances to maximize the Mediterranean advantage.

Global tourism: Moderate but solid growth in 2025, driven by demand and improved accessibility

Global tourism: Moderate but solid growth in 2025, driven by demand and improved accessibility

With 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded in 2025, global tourism has confirmed its return to a growth trajectory close to pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest data released by UN Tourism, the 4% year-on-year increase in arrivals is being driven by strong demand, the gradual recovery of the Asia-Pacific region, and a more favorable operating environment for international travel.

2026 World Cup: The US launches the FIFA PASS priority visa appointment system for fans

2026 World Cup: The US launches the FIFA PASS priority visa appointment system for fans

Just over four months before kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, U.S. authorities, in coordination with FIFA, are today launching an unprecedented priority appointment system for visa applications. Known as FIFA PASS, the program is designed to facilitate entry into the United States for international ticket-holding fans, while fully maintaining standard screening and security procedures.

Which passports are the world’s “most powerful” in 2026?

Which passports are the world’s “most powerful” in 2026?

Henley & Partners has released its 2026 Henley Passport Index, confirming Singapore’s dominance at the top of the ranking of the world’s “most powerful” passports and highlighting a growing divide between citizens with high mobility and those increasingly confined within their borders.

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.

Portugal Tightens Immigration Rules as France Bets on Talent

Portugal Tightens Immigration Rules as France Bets on Talent

Portugal is closing the “fast track” to a European passport. In October 2025, the country’s parliament approved an increase in the residency requirement for citizenship from five to ten years — meaning applicants will now have to live twice as long before becoming citizens. Earlier, the government had already ended

The world's most “powerful” passports in 2025

The world’s most “powerful” passports in 2025

Henley & Partners has just released the latest edition of its Henley Passport Index. This authoritative ranking, based on the travel freedom each passport provides, confirms the continued dominance of Asian and European countries, while the United States continues its downward slide.

Two Americans asked for a flight “to Nice” and ended up in… Tunis!

Two Americans asked for a flight “to Nice” and ended up in… Tunis!

Flying out of Rome for a sunny getaway on the French Riviera, two young American tourists somehow ended up… in Tunisia. A simple mix-up between “to Nice” and “Tunis” sent them more than 680 miles (1,100 km) off course. Their travel nightmare, documented live on TikTok, quickly went viral.

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