With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, the US authorities and FIFA have just launched a crucial scheme for international fans: the «FIFA Pass». On January 20, 2026, FIFA officially announced the launch of applications. The aim is to reduce the backlog of visa applications ... Read the article
Kazakhstan is taking a further step towards modernizing its public services with the launch on January 23, 2026 of QazETA, a digital state platform for foreign nationals. Currently in the pilot phase, this project aims to provide convenient, transparent and secure access to migration services based on the «one-stop shop" principle... Read the article
The Direction Générale de la Migration (DGM) has announced the extension of a measure eagerly awaited by international travelers and tourism professionals. The relaxation of entry rules, which exempts certain tourists from the «six-month validity» rule, has been extended for a further year. The measure has been in force since December 1. Read the article
It's not official yet: your next weekend in London or road-trip to Scotland is going to cost you a bit more before you've even taken off. While the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system has only recently become fully operational, the Home Office has announced a new price increase. Please note that some websites indicate ... Read the article
We are currently seeing a much stricter application of the rules governing the issue of electronic “Long Stay” visas by the Cameroonian authorities.
If you're an Algerian national living abroad (binationals, such as Franco-Algerians, Belgo-Algerians, etc.), the Algerian authorities have just announced that the exceptional visa-free entry scheme will be extended until December 31, 2026.
The government of Bangladesh has announced the temporary suspension of visas on arrival (VoA) for a period of one month, from January 15 to February 15. This measure comes against a backdrop of security tensions in the run-up to national parliamentary elections and a referendum on constitutional reforms, scheduled for February 12. ... Read the article
The US State Department has announced an indefinite pause in the processing of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, a measure that will take effect on January 21. The purpose of this decision is to re-evaluate entry procedures and visa issuance for the nationalities concerned. A far-reaching measure The suspension concerns a ... Read the article
Jordan's Minister of the Interior, Mazen Faraya, recently introduced new procedures to make it easier for foreign nationals entering the Kingdom to obtain residency. The initiative aims to ensure a smooth process for visitors, which should boost tourism, medical tourism as well as investment to support ... Read the article
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has unveiled the final administrative schedule for the 2026 Umrah season, imposing strict deadlines on pilgrims to prepare the holy sites for the great Hajj pilgrimage. According to the latest guidelines, the deadline for issuing Umrah visas is 20 ... Read the article
While rumors in Washington are becoming more and more insistent about an “offer we can't refuse” for the purchase of Greenland, the reality on the ground is still dictated by Copenhagen. No matter how much American strategists dream of planting the star-spangled flag there, Greenland remains, for the time being, an autonomous territory of ... Read the article
If you're used to crossing the Atlantic for business or pleasure, you'll know the procedure by heart: an online request, around forty dollars, and 72 hours later (often less), the famous ESTA lands in your mailbox. But did you know that this comfort, which we've been taking for granted for almost ... Read the article
You're planning a trip to the Caribbean and want to know more about travel formalities. We explain the latest government updates. Depending on the islands you visit, the authorities may require you to pay a tourist tax. This may be a tourist tax, depending on your accommodation, or a ... Read the article
On December 31, 2025, the country introduced new entry rules that redefine how international travelers can arrive in the country and stay there for various reasons, such as tourism, business, or transit. An official statement was released to inform future travelers about ... Read the article
Malawi has officially reintroduced visa requirements for most nationalities, ending its visa exemption policy. On January 2, 2026, Minister of Internal Security Peter MUKHITO announced updated immigration rules for travel to Malawi. In an official statement, authorities specified that... Read the article
The Sultanate of Oman has announced that it has added new nationalities to its visa exemption policy. This initiative is part of a broader effort to facilitate mobility and attract more international visitors. New facilities for Turkey and Azerbaijan A formal agreement between Oman and Azerbaijan has come into force, allowing ... Read the article
While the experimental visa exemption scheme was due to end on December 31, 2025, the Mongolian government has decided to extend it. The Mongolian Embassy in Switzerland has confirmed that nationals of 34 countries will be able to continue traveling to the steppes without a visa until January 1, 2027.
The US military operation that led to the capture and exfiltration of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores has thrown travel formalities to and around Venezuela into turmoil.
As the country rolls out its administrative facilitation program «Simplifica Turismo,» a new measure was announced by the government last Tuesday: the introduction of a tourist tax. For European travelers unfamiliar with this destination, here is what you need to know about this new measure and the ambitions it is financing.
The Cape Verdean authorities have announced a new measure on their online visa platform that will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Several nationalities will be required to obtain a visa before arriving in Cape Verde. This will include single-entry visas as well as transit or stopover visas. Travelers... Read the article
If you are someone who enjoys combined Nepal-India trips 🇳🇵🇮🇳 or overland adventures, you have probably encountered frustrating administrative hurdles in the past. Until very recently, the electronic visa (e-Visa), so convenient and easy to obtain through your agency, had one major flaw: it only worked if... Read the article
The euphoria has been replaced by a cold shower. While travelers were delighted to finally be able to apply for their visas four months in advance, a careful analysis of the new official fee schedules that came into effect on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, reveals a big surprise: India has drastically revised its policy on... Read the article
If you have recently planned a tourist trip to India, you may have experienced a particular anxiety: having your plane tickets in your pocket for months, your hotel booked, but being formally prohibited from applying for your visa. Until very recently, this was the absurd paradox of the “30-day tourist e-Visa.“.
Traveling to Australia is becoming easier for citizens of many countries. The Australian government has announced a major expansion of its «Immi» app, now allowing travelers from 34 countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea, to complete their biometric identity checks directly from their phones. This initiative aims to... Read the article
As part of a strategic move to transform its tourism sector, Bangladesh is set to launch a revolutionary e-visa system, promising issuance in just 24 hours. Simplifying visa applications Announced by Bangladesh's High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, this initiative aims to reduce traditional formalities, particularly applications... Read the article
In 2026, Japan plans to increase visa issuance fees for foreign nationals, with increases ranging from ¥500 to ¥900. This fee revision is a direct response to the growing number of foreign residents in the archipelago, which has reached a record high of nearly four million... Read the article
U.S. border control is undergoing a major change. The United States will now check travelers' social media history. This decision marks a turning point in homeland security management. A notice has been published by the Federal Register, the official journal of the U.S. federal government. The ... Read the article
A new resolution (No. 389/NQ-CP) was recently published by the Vietnamese authorities. On December 2, 2025, Vietnam confirmed the addition of 41 new international border crossings for the use of electronic visas (e-visas). It is now possible to enter Vietnam via 83 entry points. Rowan Heuvel / Unsplash The 41 new entry points The ... Read the article
During a Golden Jubilee event marking the 50th anniversary of Constance Hotels & Resorts, held at Constance Belle Mare Plage, Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the launch of a new digital recognition system and an electronic travel authorization (ETA) platform. This new development aims to improve ... Read the article
On November 27, the Canadian government announced the introduction of digital visas. More specifically, the services provided by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) will be modernized. This project will be developed and tested for a limited period. Not all citizens eligible for a visa will be affected by this change. Find out more... Read the article
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