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US Visa 2026: Closure of African Embassies Impacts Travelers

Americas

Jun 17, 2026

Cambodia Visa-Exemption: Chinese Tourists Can Enter Visa-Free from June 15, 2026

Asia

Jun 16, 2026

India’s 30-Day e-Visa Now Allows Multiple Entries: What You Need to Know

Asia

Jun 15, 2026

Dubai E-Visa: Official 48-Hour Approval Process Explained

Middle East

United Arab Emirates

Jun 11, 2026

Visa & Mastercard blocked in Cuba: 5 ways to pay in 2026

Americas

Jun 5, 2026

Ghana Launches Official E-Visa Portal with Key Travel Updates

Africa

Jun 4, 2026

Vietnam Now Requires Pre-Arrival Card for Phu Quoc Airport Arrivals

Asia

Jun 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia Reopens Official Umrah Season 2026/2027 Calendar

Middle East

Jun 2, 2026

Get Ready for Thailand Arrival: New THIM Immigration System Explained

Asia

May 29, 2026

Canada ETA Exemption Extended to Indonesia and Malaysia

Asia

May 28, 2026

Vietnam reinstates mandatory health declaration from July 1, 2026

Asia

May 27, 2026

Sri Lanka ETA: Visa Fees Waived for 40 Nationalities in 2026

Asia

May 26, 2026

Togo Waives Visa for African Passport Holders Beginning May 2026

Africa

May 21, 2026

Thailand to revert to 30-day visa-free entry after 60-day extension

Asia

May 20, 2026

Egypt Launching Fully Digital Arrival Visa via QR Code in August 2026

Africa

May 19, 2026

Chad: Mandatory Electronic Visa (e-Visa) Comes into Force

Africa

May 13, 2026

Traveling to Brazil: Visa Exemption for Chinese Citizens

Americas

May 12, 2026

Turkey and Saudi Arabia Officially Sign Visa Waiver Deal for Certain Passports

Middle East

May 7, 2026

ESTA Under Threat: Will EU Travelers Face U.S. Visa Requirement Again?

Americas

May 7, 2026

Pakistan Ends Free Visa Program & Reverts to Paid e-Visa in 2026

Asia

May 5, 2026

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