Sébastien Couix

As CEO of Visamundi, I am dedicated to facilitating international travel by helping our customers obtain visas worldwide. By staying at the forefront of ever-changing regulations, I ensure that our agency is a trusted pillar in the field of visa services.

Japan Airlines offers to rent clothes to travel light

From July 5 until at least August 2024, Japan Airlines, in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation, is testing an innovative new service called "Any Wear, Anywhere", enabling travelers to rent clothes during their stay in Japan. This revolutionary concept enables customers to travel light without sacrificing their style of dress while on the move.

Philippine e-Visa extension scheduled for Q3 2023

The Philippines has announced that it will expand its electronic visa system (e-visa) in the 3rd quarter of this year to facilitate entry into the country and stimulate foreign investment. According to Jesus Domingo, Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, the new system will greatly facilitate the application process ... Read the article

South Korea extends K-ETA validity to 3 years

In a press release from the South Korean Immigration Service on June 29, 2023, a major announcement was made concerning K-ETA, the electronic travel authorization for South Korea. From July 3, 2023, the validity of the K-ETA travel authorization will be extended from 2 to 3 years.

Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen area in 2023

The current situation in Eastern Europe has prompted thousands of people to take to the roads to neighboring countries such as Moldavia and Romania. This strong exodus is having an impact on the Balkan countries, while many exiles from Africa, the Near East and the Middle East are crossing the region on their way to Europe. At the same time, ... Read the article

Indonesia could soon triple its visa prices

Discussions are currently underway at Indonesian government level regarding a possible increase in visa-on-arrival fees. Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, recently confirmed that discussions are ongoing and that a significant increase, potentially a tripling of current fees, could be on the cards.

2023: countries offering electronic visas

A visa is a compulsory travel document for certain countries, depending on your nationality. While European nationals are exempt from visa requirements when traveling from one European country to another, the majority of countries in the world require travelers wishing to stay on their soil to present a ... Read the article

Bhutan introduces an offer on its tourist tax for long stays

Known for its unique approach to development based on Gross National Happiness rather than Gross Domestic Product, the small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has long maintained a highly selective tourism policy. To preserve the integrity of its cultural and natural heritage, and to protect the tranquillity of its inhabitants, the local authorities ... Read the article

Equatorial Guinea to launch e-Visa on July 1, 2023

July 1, 2023 marks a significant turning point in the history of Equatorial Guinea, with the introduction of e-Visa, a new travel formality for tourists and business travelers. Initially scheduled for 2019, this step forward has suffered several delays, notably due to the Covid health crisis, but is now all set ... Read the article

Maldivians soon to be exempt from European visa requirements

An agreement is about to be reached between the Maldivian government and the European Union on visa-free travel for Maldivian citizens within the Schengen area. As the economic situation of the Maldives is considered stable and prosperous, Europe sees no risk of immigration and will grant this facility in a few weeks' time. Maldivians will be able to ... Read the article

Visamundi.fr becomes Visamundi.co

As part of our strategy of internationalization and improved referencing, Visamundi, our service agency specializing in travel and visa formalities, announces a change of domain name. From now on, visamundi.fr becomes visamundi.co. This change is in line with our desire to strengthen our agency's global presence and to respond ... Read the article

Moroccans can apply for e-Visa for Jordan

Jordan, via its embassy in Rabat, recently announced the availability of the e-Visa, designed to facilitate entry procedures for Moroccan nationals wishing to visit the country. This is a reciprocal measure to the recent opening of the Moroccan e-Visa for Jordanians.