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.

What is TravelDoc?

An airline that allows a poorly documented passenger to travel may be penalized by government authorities. This can seriously damage its reputation. It can also incur fines of up to tens of thousands of euros. To avoid these inconveniences and check that the passenger has the right documents ... Read the article

Bangladesh to introduce e-visa in 2023

Bangladesh is a South Asian country located on the Bay of Bengal to the east of India. Characterized by its lush green lands and numerous rivers, it is a particularly popular tourist destination. Until now, travellers from Europe and North America have been required to obtain a paper visa to enter Bangladesh. In 2023, the ... Read the article

Bhutan raises taxes for returning travelers

Bhutan is a welcoming, mountainous country visited by a multitude of tourists every year. For this reason, the government has put in place a number of measures to ensure the smooth running of the industry in the region. These include the payment of taxes by visitors. In a press release issued on ... Read the article

Belarus also to get its own e-Visa

Foreign tourists can now obtain electronic visas to travel to Belarus. The announcement was made by the National Center for Electronic Services at the 28th International ICT Forum. Find out all you need to know.

What is a Golden Visa?

Obtaining a residence permit or passport from a foreign country has a number of advantages. These include freedom of movement and access to the domestic market. To enable wealthy individuals to benefit from these advantages, many countries have introduced the Golden Visa. This is a major step towards naturalization. What are the ... Read the article

Taiwan could reopen to travelers in October

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is looking to relax disease prevention measures and reopen borders. The changes will be phased in gradually. The tourist board will lift travel bans to allow Taiwanese residents to return to normal life after the covid!

Document legalization: How do I translate and legalize a contract, certificate or permit?

Legalization of documents is an important step in any transaction. Apostilles are issued by government officials to verify the authenticity of a document with a foreign government. When a document is stamped with an apostille, it is officially recognized as legitimate by the official who stamped it. This process ensures that only authentic copies are used. ... Read the article

Thailand extends visa waiver to 45 days

The Tourism Authority of Thailand unveils its intention to propose an innovative idea to the government. The idea is to extend the visa-free period, currently reduced to 30 days for European citizens. Here are some answers to help you find out more.

Telecommuting gives color to the U.S. market

The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a transition to remote working. This has reshaped the American market. To understand this change, academics and researchers have collected data to study the situation on the other side of the Atlantic.

Sri Lanka ETA soon valid for 6 months

People wishing to travel to Sri Lanka can now benefit from a 180-day stay. This change concerns the authorization issued in the form of an ETA. This is good news from Sri Lanka's Ministry of Tourism and Territories. There are several reasons for the government's decision to increase the period of validity ... Read the article

Morocco launches its electronic visa

Morocco made the launch of its electronic visa official on July 10. "The launch [of the e-visa], [...], is aimed at simplifying and modernizing consular services, in line with the High Royal Orientations", emphasized Fouad Kadmiri, Director of Consular and Social Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation ... Read the article

A new award for Visamundi

Les Trophées du Numérique de l'Ouest 2022 🏆 Visamundi is proud to have won the prize for the start-up with the biggest growth in terms of jobs in 2021 awarded by ADN Ouest! As with most players in the tourism industry, the health crisis put Visamundi's business on hold for several months. Nevertheless, ... Read the article

Togo's new electronic visa

The country is launching its electronic visa on a new version of its national travel platform. The move comes after the Togolese government announced last February its intention to digitalize the visa and residence permit processes for international travelers. In particular, the new platform will enable travelers to ... Read the article

Visamundi sets out to expand in the United States

From June 27 to 30, the Visamundi team took part in French Tourism Days in Los Angeles and Las Vegas! Supported by Business France, this was a great opportunity for us to develop our solution in North America. As a reminder, Visamundi assists travelers in obtaining the American ESTA and ... Read the article

A 29th airport available for e-Visa access to India

Would you like to travel to the south of India, in the Kerala region to be precise? It is now possible for travelers to obtain an electronic visa through Kannur International Airport. The airport's operations manager made the announcement via the Indian newspaper The Hindu. Find out all you need to know.

Tourism 2022 barometer: results

A few weeks ago, we posed this question to travel professionals: What kind of recovery for you and your customers? First of all, we'd like to thank all the professionals who took the time to answer this survey. Assessing their feelings and the new desires of travelers following the pandemic ... Read the article

Why rent a private jet?

For a long time, the private jet was considered a travel alternative for a certain category of people. Today, thanks to the proliferation of private air transport companies, anyone can rent a private jet on a reasonable budget. Discover in this article some of the reasons why you should opt for the ... Read the article

Benin: Africa's most open country to foreign visitors

The rate of visa openness in Africa is rising sharply. In fact, every year, the African Development Bank publishes the Visa openness Index report. This document mentions the innovations introduced by each state. For the 4th consecutive year, Benin holds the top spot.