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The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah officially launched the issuance of visas for the Hajj 2026 season on February 8. This announcement marks an important logistical turning point: Saudi Arabia is now anticipating the operational schedule by several months to manage pilgrim flows with greater precision. For international travelers, ... Read the article
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is set to revolutionize tourism in the region with the long-awaited launch of its unified tourist visa. Often compared to the European Schengen visa, this new sesame will enable travelers to explore the six member countries - Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman - with ... Read the article
Travel formalities are constantly evolving, and new online visa application procedures are being developed. In order to improve the border control process, more and more countries are revising their systems to make the customer's journey to their destination smoother and simpler. Depending on the destination, the formality ... Read the article
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
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
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
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
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
A decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin has formalized visa-free entry for Chinese citizens traveling to Russia for tourism or business. This new policy, which runs from December 1, 2025, to September 14, 2026, allows holders of ordinary Chinese passports to enter and stay in the country... Read the article
Starting in December 2025, travelers departing for Gabon will be able to complete the entire visa application process digitally, from the initial request to entry into the country. This innovation continues the momentum that began after the free tourist visa trial phase that took place last summer. … Read the article
The Indian government recently announced the expansion of its electronic visa (e-visa) categories to include new reasons for travel, thereby significantly simplifying the process for many international travelers. This initiative is in line with the Indian government's ongoing efforts to streamline and expedite immigration processes. By expanding access to electronic visas, India... Read the article
South Korea, which continues to assert its status as a major global destination, is simplifying access to its territory in order to attract more visitors. In a strong move to promote post-crisis tourism recovery, the country has not only extended the exemption from its electronic travel authorization, the K-ETA, but has also accelerated digitization... Read the article
The UK government's visa and immigration service (UK Visas and Immigration) is developing a fully digital immigration system. This phased process aims to replace physical documents with a digital record of identity and immigration status, known as an electronic visa or e-visa. This transition to ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia is set to launch a digital visa platform, described as the first of its kind, designed to simplify travel and attract high-spending visitors to the kingdom. The new system, called Visa by Profile, will allow eligible Visa cardholders to apply for and obtain... Read the article
Egypt has announced the expansion of its measures to facilitate entry for tourists, in particular by improving its electronic visa (e-visa) system as soon as travelers enter the country. This issue has been under discussion by the Ministry of Tourism since May 2025, with the aim of reducing waiting times at immigration for ... Read the article
India has added a new nationality to its Visa on Arrival (VoA) program. Citizens of the United Arab Emirates are now eligible for this new facility for entry into India. Eligible travelers can now use this facility at nine international airports, and make an unlimited number of ... Read the article
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