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.

89% of Indians are ready to travel again

Good news tends to boost traveler morale. According to the Second Holiday Readiness Report by Thomas Cook India andSOTC Travel, nearly 9 out of 10 Indians have expressed an interest in returning to travel. Among them, two-thirds even want to go back within 6 months of the restrictions being lifted! Nearly ... Read the article

Spain now allows PCR test results in French

Good news for holiday travelers! The Spanish Ministry of Health has published a decree in the official gazette stating that it will now accept PCR test results in 4 languages: Spanish, English, French or German. If the result is not in one of these languages, it will have to be translated into Spanish. ... Read the article

Oman: the return of the e-Tourism Visa

After several months' absence, the Sultanate of Oman has decided to reopen its borders to the general public. However, a new health protocol has been put in place to protect the local population and welcome tourists in complete safety: It is compulsory to download the following applications before arriving on the territory: ... Read the article

China: compulsory health QR code to enter the country

In order to ensure the health and safety of international travelers and reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in France has announced in a press release that all travelers wishing to visit China will be required to present a negative PCR or serological test accompanied by a QR ... Read the article

More details on the future Russian e-Visa

As we previously reported, Russia is preparing its new e-Visa for early 2021. A few days ago, we received new details about the latter: As you know, the new version of the Russian e-Visa will allow you to visit the country with a single visa, when you previously had to apply for a ... Read the article

Ghana: Electronic visa available by 2021

Available during 2021, the electronic visa is being rolled out in many countries with the aim of facilitating travelers' arrival and simplifying administrative procedures. According to Mr. Divine Kwame Owusu-Ansah, GTDP project coordinator: "This measure will make it easier and more convenient for foreign visitors to obtain a visa for the country, which is currently complicated ... Read the article

India visas: a gradual return to normal

Good news! On Thursday October 22, the Indian Government announced the immediate reinstatement of all conventional visas, with the exception of Tourism, Medical Tourism and e-visas. The announcement comes almost 8 months after the total closure of the country's borders following the global pandemic of COVID-19. ... Read the article

International borders reopen in Cape Verde

Cape Verde's borders have been open again since Monday October 12. The resumption of international flights in the archipelago will be gradual, confirmed the Minister of Tourism and Transport, Carlos Santos. Commercial air and sea passenger traffic to and from Cape Verde is now operational. The result ... Read the article

An e-Visa to visit the whole of Russia in 2021

From January 2021, Russia will offer an e-Visa for visiting the entire country. We tell you all about it! When the Russian e-Visa was released in 2019, nationals of 53 countries were given the opportunity to visit Russia by obtaining their visa online. However, only the regions of Leningrad, ... Read the article

Soon, an electronic visa for Niger

Like many other countries, Niger will soon be launching its electronic visa. A precious sesame to facilitate the arrival of travelers on its territory, particularly in times of health crisis, this type of dematerialized procedure is increasingly valued by States. The Director of Territorial Surveillance (DST) spoke of the difficulties ... Read the article

Electronic visa for Indonesia coming soon

The opening of Indonesia's borders will be accompanied by the launch of an e-Visa to facilitate arrivals in the country. Immigration authorities have announced the launch of the e-Visa on October 15. Initially, this e-Visa will be reserved for nationals of countries that have signed an agreement, such as South Korea, China, the United Arab Emirates and ... Read the article

The opening of Oman's borders: who is affected?

For several months now, many countries have kept their borders closed in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. Such is the case of the Sultanate of Oman, which has not reopened its borders since March 11. The Omani authorities have officially declared that the country will reopen on October 1, 2020 ... Read the article

Covid-19: news for Uzbekistan, Colombia and South Africa

Several announcements have been made concerning the resumption of tourism in Uzbekistan, Colombia and South Africa. As usual, Visamundi brings you the news! In Uzbekistan, rail and air links are gradually being restored between the cities of Tashkent, Nukus, Urgentch and Termez. The resumption of international air travel has ... Read the article

Mauritius prepares for a very gradual reopening of its borders

At the beginning of September, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced a 3-stage opening of Mauritius' borders. For the time being, and until the end of September, the flights will concern the repatriation of Mauritian nationals. In a second phase scheduled for October 1, other flights will be programmed, but the priority will remain for Mauritians, ... Read the article

Covid-19: Chapka insurance solutions

Our partner Chapka assurances has adapted its policies following the Covid-19 epidemic so that you can travel with greater peace of mind. With the "Cap Annulation" insurance policy, you can be covered in the event of contracting Covid-19 before departure, in the event of pre-departure quarantine or if you are unable to board following ... Read the article

Partial resumption of international flights to Saudi Arabia

The good news continues to flow into the tourism sector. Saudi Arabia has announced a "partial" resumption of international traffic as of today. After six long months of "shutdown" of air activity, the Saudi Ministry of the Interior announced a partial resumption of flights this Tuesday, September 15. The travelers concerned are people ... Read the article

Omani borders to open on October 1

The Omani authorities have just announced the resumption of international flights, which had been suspended since March. All the Sultanate's airports are preparing to reopen to foreign travellers on October 1. A new sanitary protocol will be in place for the opening. To find out about the measures at your arrival airport, please ... Read the article

Morocco: French tourists welcome back

The borders had been partially open since July 15, 2020, but since September 6, Morocco has once again welcomed visa-exempt tourists and business travelers. The only requirement is a confirmed hotel reservation or invitation from a Moroccan company. It's official: the French are welcome. Beware, however, of ... Read the article