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Russia: stay registration now online
Since April 28, Russia has made it possible for foreign travelers and their children under the age of 18 to register their stay online.
Visamundi innovates with a passport scanner to pre-fill your visa applications
Visamundi continues to grow and offer services that simplify the lives of its traveler-customers. Among the many new features is a passport scanner.
Payment concerns and delays for the launch of the Cameroon e-Visa: what you need to know
Since the launch of the Cameroon authorities' new official e-Visa application site on April 30, many users have reported problems finalizing their payments.
Canada presents its new (and magnificent) passport
The new Canadian passport introduced by the federal government will focus more on Canada's natural beauty and less on its historical significance and iconic sites. The redesign has been 10 years in the making.
End of Covid-19 restrictions in Guinea, Kenya and Chile
Travelers entering Kenya through any port of entry will no longer be required to present a certificate of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus or proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
20 new nationalities eligible for South African e-Visa
South Africa's e-visa program is now open to an additional 20 nationalities, according to the country's Department of Foreign Affairs.
A relative died in my country while I was traveling: what can I do?
You're abroad when you hear the news: a loved one back home has died. You need to cut your stay short in order to organize the funeral, be present with the family and attend the funeral. But you don't know how to organize your early return. Here's everything you need to know ... Read the article
Thailand: tourist tax postponed again
Thailand has agreed to postpone the application of the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) until September 2023. In a previous article, we spoke of a June 2023 implementation date. This is the second time the Thai government has postponed this decision.
Check-Mig remains the only document required for travel to Colombia
More good news for travelers to Colombia: IATA points out that as of Thursday May 4, 2023, no proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required for this South American country.
My passport, phone or visa are stolen while I'm travelling: what can I do?
All it takes is a moment's inattention, a moment's fatigue, a jostle and your bag is stolen! When you're traveling abroad, panic can quickly set in. Without a passport, an identity card, a visa or even a telephone, you find yourself at a loss. That's why it's important to keep your ... Read the article
My bank card doesn't work abroad and this is all I have to pay with: what can I do?
Traveling abroad can be stressful if you run into financial problems, especially if your bank card doesn't work. Finding yourself without a means of payment can be very stressful, especially if you don't have cash or other payment options. In such a situation, it's important to remain calm and ... Read the article
A dream of visa-free travel to Europe at the heart of Turkey's upcoming elections
This is one of the promises made by Kemal Kilicdaroglu's main Turkish opposition party: to allow Turks to travel within the Schengen area without a visa. At present, Turks have to apply for a long and tedious Schengen visa for even a single day in Europe. We will come to power and win the presidency, and we will make this country a ... Read the article
USA: end of compulsory vaccination on May 11, 2023
The White House has announced that the vaccination requirement for entering the United States will be lifted on May 11.
How do you travel and make yourself understood when you don't speak the local language?
There are no less than 7,000 languages spoken in the world! The 3 most widely spoken are English, Mandarin and Hindi. However, not everyone has been lucky enough to have learned a more widely spoken language during their schooling or life. Here are some tips to help you ... Read the article
Countries where travel restrictions still apply
Some destinations no longer apply strict sanitary measures following the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to boost tourism and welcome more travelers, some governments have decided to abolish the requirement to present a vaccination schedule and PCR tests on departure or arrival. Here are the destinations for which sanitary measures ... Read the article
How to avoid getting sick when travelling: 5 practical tips
While traveling is an incredible experience, it can also be stressful and tiring for the body. The immune system can be weakened, making it more receptive to illness. There are preventive measures you can take to avoid getting sick while traveling. Here are 5 practical tips to help you stay well ... Read the article
Airline offers flight tickets in NFT
Flybondi is the first airline to supply tickets to consumers in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT).
European Union seeks to regulate "golden visas
The European Union is seeking to put an end to "golden passports" and to regulate the "golden visas" issued by its member countries. Golden visas" are residence permits issued to wealthy foreigners in return for money invested in EU member countries, while "golden passports" offer European citizenship in exchange for investments ... Read the article
Nomamundi launches Caribbean destination
Nomamundi has introduced a new service offering individualized assistance in obtaining a personalized teleworking visa for the Caribbean. The aim is to provide invaluable assistance to those embarking on a journey as a digital nomad. Nomamundi's teams meticulously search for the ideal Caribbean destination that matches both the requirements ... Read the article
Long-term visas for owners of second homes in France?
According to recent news reports, French senator Corinne Imbert has proposed the idea of issuing special visas with a longer validity period, for owners of second homes in France. Currently, non-European owners of a residence in the country are only allowed to stay for a maximum of 90 days during their stay... Read the article
Launch of the Cameroon e-Visa on April 30, 2023
As we told you a few days ago, Cameroon has finally started rolling out its electronic visa, and has announced an official launch date: April 30, 2023.
In the end, Thailand does not extend the 45-day visa waiver
It's so confusing! While the Tourism Authority of Thailand insisted on extending the 45-day visa waiver for some nationalities until the end of 2023, the Thai government decided not to follow the recommendation.
Canada wants to extend its AVE to more nationalities
Canada has launched its "Budget 2023" plan to simplify immigration and boost tourism. Among the proposals under consideration are those to extend the eTA (known in our country as the AVE) to new nationalities.
22 nationalities exempt from K-ETA until 2025
"As part of "Visit Korea Year (2023-2024)", the K-Eta will be temporarily exempted for 22 countries/regions benefiting from visa exemption, from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. France is one of the countries concerned". This is what the twitter account @encoredusud noted following the official announcement by the authorities ... Read the article
The Japan e-Visa government portal is back online
As of today, you can apply for an e-visa to travel to Japan. This travel formality had been suspended since October 11, 2022, due to travel restrictions, and now concerns only a few travelers.
Tunisia: electronic visa soon to be announced?
First announced in 2017, the Maghreb country's electronic visa is now in the pipeline, if the latest Tunisian government meetings are to be believed.
43 nationalities can once again enter Gabon without a visa
The Gabonese government decided to introduce visa-free access for nationals of G20 member countries at the end of February, in order to strengthen diplomatic relations and trade with these countries.
Vietnam: 90-day e-Visa coming soon?
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security, on the orders of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, has proposed a change to Vietnam's immigration laws. Under this proposal, holders of electronic visas would be able to stay for up to 90 days, three times longer than the current 30 days granted to nationals ... Read the article
Sierra Leone launches its electronic visa on March 9, 2023
Since March 9, 2023, travelers wishing to visit Sierra Leone can now apply for an electronic visa. This new visa application system was put in place after years of preparation by the Sierra Leone government, and considerably simplifies formalities for entering the country.
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