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From June 30, 2025, Russia will be imposing a new procedure on foreigners wishing to enter its territory without a visa: from now on, they will have to fill in an electronic application to obtain a compulsory QR code to present when crossing the border. This is one of a series of restrictive measures adopted by the Russian government, ... Read the article
The Cuban government has recently modified its entry requirements, requiring certain travelers from Miami and other U.S. cities to obtain an electronic visa prior to departure. This measure, announced by the Cuban Ministry of Tourism (Mintur), marks a significant change in Cuba's entry procedures and concerns ... Read the article
New Zealand recently extended access to its e-gates kiosks to 11 new, mainly European, countries, including Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway and the Vatican, as well as Macau (Special Administrative Region of China) and several Middle Eastern countries, including Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Progressive deployment ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia has reopened its e-visas portal for tourists and Umrah pilgrims. The reopening, effective June 10, is aimed at eligible international travelers wishing to enter Saudi territory, according to the Saudi Tourism Authority. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that the issuance of visas ... Read the article
On May 16, 2025, Mozambique announced the immediate and temporary suspension of the requirement for travelers from 29 visa-exempt countries to register at least 48 hours before arriving in the country. This measure, introduced at the end of April 2025, was intended to strengthen border security and improve ... Read the article
For certain nationalities, an electronic visa or e-Visa is required to travel to Botswana. Find out the latest news and requirements 🇧🇼 An electronic visa application portal Botswana's electronic visa application system (e-Visa), which was suspended at the end of April 2025, is once again accessible. Travelers ... Read the article
It is now possible to arrive in India via Surate International Airport. The electronic visa (e-Visa) has been introduced. On May 30, 2025, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed this new formality, which is aimed directly at travelers wishing to enter India via this airport. New accessibility Surate International Airport ... Read the article
As of May 2025, Thailand once again requires tourist visa applicants to provide proof of sufficient financial resources. According to the official e-Visa portal, each applicant must now submit proof of a minimum of 20,000 Thai baht (minimum 700 euros). Proof of income for e-Visa Acceptable documents include a ... Read the article
The U.S. Embassy in India recently issued a strong warning to Indian citizens, alerting them to the consequences of overstaying their U.S. visas. The message is aimed specifically at Indian travelers currently in the U.S. or planning to visit the country, whether on visas ... Read the article
Good news for international travelers! As of May 26, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is changing its document translation requirements for long-stay visitor visa applications. From now on, certified translations will no longer be required for supporting documents written in a language other than English. Extract from the website ... Read the article
On June 5, 2025, President Trump signed two major presidential proclamations restricting access to U.S. territory for certain foreign nationals and international students. Travel ban for 19 nationalities As of June 9, 2025, a ban on visas and entry into the United States applies to nationals of 19 countries. For 12 ... Read the article
The Minister of the Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has warned that airlines carrying passengers to Nigeria without valid entry visas, landing or exit cards, will be sanctioned. The statement was made during a sensitization program in Lagos, dedicated to the implementation of the electronic visa system (E-Visa) ... Read the article
On May 27, 2025, Washington decided to suspend the processing of student visas for foreigners, plunging thousands of young people into uncertainty as the start of the academic year approaches. This information was communicated by the American political media, Politico. An immediate, across-the-board freeze U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered the ... Read the article
Since May 5, Cuban citizens wishing to travel to Europe have benefited from a simplified procedure for obtaining a Schengen visa, thanks to an initiative by the Swedish Embassy in Havana. This change facilitates access to one of the most popular visas for Cuban travelers wishing to visit the European continent. Travelling with a ... Read the article
China recently announced a major extension of its visa waiver policy, facilitating access to its territory for travelers from many countries. This measure aims to boost tourism and international exchanges, while strengthening economic and cultural ties. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the new policy at the beginning of ... Read the article
The government has introduced a new online visa application platform, enabling travelers from visa-requiring countries to complete all their procedures via the Internet, replacing the old system based on paper forms. Expansion of the border management system This initiative is part of the expansion of the Border Management System ... Read the article
Visamundi, a French agency specialized in helping travelers obtain electronic visas and administrative documents, announces the launch of its podcast dedicated to travel formalities news. This new format is designed to meet the growing demand for reliable, up-to-date information on administrative formalities, at a time when procedures are changing rapidly and ... Read the article
Vietnam recently introduced a 10-year, renewable golden visa designed to attract long-term tourists, investors and foreign professionals. This long-term residency program is aimed at people who contribute to Vietnam's tourism sector, innovation or economy, with the aim of strengthening ... Read the article
Since the introduction of the tourist tax in February 2024, Balinese authorities have sought to ensure that all international visitors pay the mandatory fee of IDR 150,000 (around 9 euros) before leaving the island. Yet figures show that just 35 % of tourists actually paid this tax in the first ... Read the article
Less than two weeks after suspending tourist visa applications, the government has announced the resumption of the eVisa service from April 22. This decision follows the resolution of technical problems caused by the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28. ... Read the article
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has announced the cancellation of over 165 flights to and from several of the country's airports, at least until May 10. Cities affected include Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Gwalior, Kishangarh and Rajkot. In a press release published on X, IndiGo specified ... Read the article
Egypt will extend its free 96-hour transit visa until the end of April 2026, enabling travellers stopping over at the country's international airports to discover Egypt free of charge and without complex formalities. Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly recently announced, at an official meeting on April 23, the extension ... Read the article
As of today, a new travel formality is in force for entering Thailand. All travellers arriving by air, land or sea must complete the electronic form (Thailand Digital Arrival Card - TDAC). This new measure was announced at the beginning of April by the Thai Immigration Office, with the aim of replacing ... Read the article
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah recently reiterated its warning about any attempt to perform the Hajj pilgrimage without an official permit, as the 1446-2025 season approaches. The measure, implemented in coordination with the Saudi Ministry of the Interior, aims to reinforce the security and organization of the largest religious gathering ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia has suspended the issue of electronic visas for citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, according to the Saudi Ministry of Tourism. From now on, nationals of these two countries are no longer among the nationalities eligible for the online visa procedure to enter the kingdom. Background to the suspension Although no public statement ... Read the article
Russia recently took a major step forward in its policy of opening up to international travelers, issuing over a million electronic visas (e-Visas) since the system was introduced. This increase illustrates the strong demand, particularly from Asia, for this simplified means of entry into Russia. An attractive option for travelers ... Read the article
Turkmenistan's parliament is considering a major overhaul of the country's immigration policy, traditionally considered one of the most restrictive in Central Asia. The aim of this reform is to introduce a system of electronic visa issuance (e-Visa), marking a possible significant opening-up of Turkmenistan to the international market. Towards the modernization of entry procedures On April 12, the ... Read the article
Since April 10, 2025, nationals holding an Australian, Canadian or American passport have been required to obtain a visa to enter Brazil, following the entry into force of the executive decree establishing this requirement. Reasons for the decision According to the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this measure, decided in May 2023, is based on the principle ... Read the article
The Cuban Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) has announced that from July 1, 2025, entry to Cuba will only be possible with an electronic visa, known as an e-visa. This new regulation aims to modernize and centralize procedures for entering the country. The official announcement was made via the Ministry's Instagram page and since ... Read the article
From May 1, 2025, Nigeria will take the next step in the modernization of its immigration policy with the official launch of two major innovations: the electronic visa (e-Visa) and the arrival card. These measures are designed to simplify, speed up and secure entry into Nigeria for international travelers, whether tourists, men ... Read the article
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