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China is modernizing its entry procedures for international travelers by launching a fully digital arrival card from November 20, 2025. According to an official announcement from the National Immigration Administration (NIA) dated November 3, this new measure will enable foreign travelers, with or without visas, to fill in their information in advance ... Read the article
From January 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce a visa-free regime for all American citizens, allowing them to stay for up to 30 days without having to obtain a visa in advance. Until now, only Americans aged 55 and over have benefited from this facilitated access for tourist stays, as well as minors ... Read the article
China recently announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for citizens of forty-five countries, a measure that will remain in force until December 31, 2026. This initiative was introduced with the specific aim of encouraging tourism, cultural exchanges and business, following the easing of travel restrictions related ... Read the article
This Friday, October 31, 2025, Sri Lanka has abolished the requirement for foreign tourists to obtain ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). Sri Lanka's Ministry of Immigration and Emigration issued an official statement, via their website. The authorities had recently communicated in early October 2025, to request the requirement from all nationals ... Read the article
Hurricane Melissa, considered to be one of the most violent storms of the 2025 season, crossed the Caribbean causing major damage in its path, notably in Jamaica and Cuba earlier this week. Although downgraded to Category 1 from Category 5, the storm hit the southeast ... Read the article
Since September 25, 2025, the South African government has been developing its new digital ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) system, with a phased launch. This procedure is designed to facilitate entry into the country for foreign travelers. Depending on your nationality, you may be exempted from a visa for a defined length of stay, or a visa may be ... Read the article
Since July, Kuwait has been undergoing a major change in its travel policy, with the introduction of the new "Kuwait Visa" digital platform, launched by the Ministry of the Interior. This system aims to simplify and speed up the issuance of tourist, family, business and government visas. This transformation is in line with Kuwait's ... Read the article
On October 21, 2025, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Ghana would implement an electronic visa system by 2026. The main objective is to simplify entry processes for technology professionals, investors and business travelers. The initiative also aims to position the country ... Read the article
For many citizens, renewing their identity card or passport in France remains a real obstacle course, well beyond the usual summer periods. Despite an average processing time of 17 days announced by the Agence nationale des titres d'identité (France titres), a number of unforeseen obstacles often make the process laborious and costly. Here's a look ... Read the article
Iceland, world-renowned for its unspoiled natural environment, geothermal activity and spectacular northern lights, may soon be proposing an increase in its tourism tax. This measure is being considered in response to the massive influx of visitors and aims to generate additional revenue dedicated to the development of sustainable tourism in the country. Since January 01 ... Read the article
Recently, the Egyptian Embassy in Morocco announced a major change in the conditions of entry to Egypt for Moroccan citizens. The Egyptian authorities wish to simplify and facilitate travel, notably by easing the visa application procedure. At present, Moroccan nationals can apply for a conventional visa at the Egyptian Embassy, ... Read the article
Hong Kong International Airport is launching a new experience for travelers in transit: guided excursions, entirely free of charge, now enable them to discover the city during a long layover, transforming the wait between flights into an unforgettable cultural adventure. Available to all passengers with a connecting flight of more than seven hours, this new program ... Read the article
Russia has officially announced the launch of a reciprocal visa-free travel agreement with China and Saudi Arabia, a strategic initiative aimed at transforming its tourism sector and strengthening diplomatic ties. Malaysia is also part of this new proposed reciprocal visa-free regime. This major change was unveiled ... Read the article
As part of the "Visit Korea Year (2023-2024)" program, which has been in place since April 1, 2023, the Ministry of Justice is granting K-ETA exemption to travelers of various nationalities, for a defined, fixed period. Initially, this measure was due to expire on December 31, 2024. An extension has been granted by the government, ... Read the article
Are you planning a trip to the Philippines and would like to know more about the formalities for entering the country? In this article, we explain the current procedures and the new ones introduced by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The current procedures are designed to make it easier and simpler for travelers to enter ... Read the article
Against a backdrop of heightened global competition for technological talent, China has taken a major step forward by launching its new K visa on October 1, 2025. This initiative aims to attract young foreign graduates and professionals in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, while the United States is tightening its migration policy ... Read the article
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed a significant reform aimed at simplifying access to the Umrah rites. From now on, all visa holders, regardless of their type, can perform the Umrah pilgrimage during their stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This information was relayed by the ... Read the article
As of October 15, all travelers wishing to visit Sri Lanka will once again be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival in the country. This new update, effective after a Supreme Court ruling, cancels the eVisa platform introduced earlier this year and ... Read the article
From November 1, travelers arriving in Tanzania by air will have to pay a new tourist tax directly integrated into the price of their plane ticket. The amount varies depending on whether you buy a one-way ticket or book a round-trip flight. This new measure comes on top of the latest decisions ... Read the article
Papua New Guinea has taken a decisive step towards modernizing its border controls with the launch of a new digital arrival card and dedicated operations center. This initiative, led by the Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority, aims to significantly improve the security and efficiency of the country's borders. This new formality is in ... Read the article
Planning a trip to India? Get ready for a much smoother experience from the moment you arrive! From October 1, 2025, India is modernizing its immigration process for foreign travelers, promising to reduce long queues. With the introduction of the electronic arrival card for foreigners, India is taking a new step ... Read the article
From September 30, 2025, Hungarian citizens will once again have full access to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for the United States. This decision marks the end of the restrictions introduced in 2023, which limited the validity of the ESTA authorization to one year and a single entry into ... Read the article
Azerbaijan has announced a further extension of the "special quarantine regime" imposed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping its land borders closed until at least January 2026. The decision, formalized in a decree by Prime Minister Ali Asadov and relayed by the state news agency Azertac, comes ... Read the article
Morocco has just announced the introduction of electronic visas for several nationalities for the CAN 2025. This new measure concerns certain travelers who were previously visa-exempt, requiring them to obtain an electronic travel authorization (AEVM) before departure. Electronic travel authorization in Morocco (AEVM) The ... Read the article
Burkina Faso has just taken an important step forward in terms of intra-African mobility: at the Council of Ministers meeting on September 11, 2025, the government decided to introduce free visas for all nationals of African countries wishing to visit its territory. Free visas for nationals of African countries ... Read the article
Since July 1, 2025, Cambodia has launched a pilot phase of a new digital system called "v-Pass (Visitor Pass)" for foreign travelers. Through this initiative by the Directorate General of Immigration (DGI), the country is modernizing its management of arrivals and departures by gradually doing away with passport stamps and ... Read the article
On September 19, 2025, the White House clarified the new $100,000 fee for the H-1B work visa, a measure that has caused considerable concern in India and the international technology sector. This visa, prized by foreign engineers, computer scientists and scientists, allows professionals to ... Read the article
Tunisia has just announced the introduction of a visa-on-arrival system for certain categories of Egyptian nationals, marking a turning point in the country's access policy aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening economic relations with Egypt. Which travellers are affected by the visa-on-arrival requirement? According to a press release from the Embassy of ... Read the article
As of April 01, 2025, 33 nationalities are eligible to obtain a visa online. There are no longer any exemptions for these nationalities, and it is mandatory to have started the visa-on-arrival process before the planned departure for Namibia. Several new features are currently planned, including the addition of new eligible nationalities ... Read the article
The implementation of the electronic visa system (e-Visa) in Tunisia, initially scheduled for 2025, has just been postponed to a later date due to the failure of the international tender process launched in September 2024 by the Ministry of Communication Technologies. None of the eight candidates - Tunisian and international companies - ... Read the article
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