Anna Dennis
The dynamic West African country of Ghana🇬🇭 recently decided to abolish visa requirements for all African citizens. The decision, announced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, marks a new step towards continental unity and integration. The decision to make Ghana visa-free for Africans was announced ... Read the article
Who'd have thought it? Cameroon has just unveiled some head-turning figures. According to Lejeune Mbella Mbella, Cameroon's Minister of External Relations, e-Visa, the digital sesame that was so decried in its early days, has turned into a veritable goose that lays golden eggs for the state coffers. In just 18 months, this ... Read the article
In a bold move combining diplomacy and economic opportunism, Equatorial Guinea has announced its intention to grant visas to all Lebanese wishing to settle there. The decision, announced by Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue on social networks, comes against a tense geopolitical backdrop in the Middle East. A warm welcome against a backdrop of ... Read the article
In a landmark announcement for U.S.-Qatari relations, the U.S. State Department has confirmed that Qatar will become, as of December 1, 2024, the 42nd country to join the prestigious U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This decision makes Qatar the first Gulf Arab state to benefit from ... Read the article
Russia recently launched a controversial visa program, the Shared Values Visa (SVV), designed to attract international talent sharing "moral values" and strengthen cultural ties with various countries. This new visa is generating a great deal of interest, and is also raising questions about its political and economic implications. Nationalities eligible for ... Read the article
On September 18, 2024, the U.S. State Department officially launched its online passport renewal system. The announcement, made by Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma at the Skift Global Forum, is the culmination of months of rigorous development and testing. The new system is based on a secure platform accessible via the ... Read the article
The government of Brunei has recently introduced new health control measures for all travelers entering its territory. The measures, which came into force on September 7, 2024, are aimed at strengthening surveillance and preventing the spread of the Mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) ... Read the article
The Greek government recently announced the introduction of a new tax aimed specifically at cruise passengers calling at the popular islands of Santorini and Mykonos. The measure, part of a wider strategy to manage mass tourism, will see a €20 per person charge imposed on passengers on cruise ships ... Read the article
In January 2025, South Africa plans to completely transform its approach to tourism by introducing the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS). The Department of Home Affairs has announced this initiative, which aims to make the visa process easier for Indian and Chinese tourists traveling in organized groups. ... Read the article
A major extension to the visa-free policy has been announced by the Indonesian government, which has added 13 new nationalities to the list of countries whose citizens can stay in Indonesia visa-free for up to 30 days. The decision, made official by Peraturan Presiden Nomor 95 Tahun 2024 and signed ... Read the article
After a few days in Indonesia, you may want to extend your stay to make the most of this fascinating country. Fortunately, Indonesia offers a number of ways to extend your stay, whether by electronic visa or in-person application. The procedures vary depending on the type of visa you ... Read the article
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