Americas

The Americas Travel Information category provides up-to-date information on travel formalities in the countries of Central, South and North America. This category is designed to publish information on visas, passports, required vaccinations, travel restrictions and customs regulations for travelers visiting various American countries. Articles published in this category will contain useful tips for travelers, information on precautions to take, recent changes in laws and regulations, as well as updates on known incidents that could affect the safety of travelers to various U.S. destinations.

Ecuador also switches to e-visa and online apostille

Ecuador has taken a significant step towards modernizing its immigration procedures by launching an electronic visa and apostille system. This initiative, implemented by Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, aims to simplify and speed up the visa process for international travelers.

Cuba finally unveils the site for applying for the new e-Visa

Cuba has officially launched its website for the transition from the traditional tourist card to an electronic visa (e-Visa). This change marks an important step in the modernization of entry procedures for international travelers. The new system, accessible via evisacuba.cu, aims to simplify and speed up the process of obtaining visas for ... Read the article

Cuba: eVisa to replace tourist cards from May 6, 2024

Starting May 6, 2024, Cuba will replace the traditional tourist card (green and pink) with a modern eVisa system. Announced at the FITCuba 2024 international tourism fair after some rumors, this initiative reflects the adaptation of Cuban consular services to the digital age.

US imposes automatic refunds for delayed flights

The Biden administration recently implemented regulations aimed at strengthening consumer protections in the airline industry. The new guidelines, which are being phased in over two years, require airlines to provide automatic refunds to passengers affected by significant delays, cancellations and other specific disruptions.

Brazil postpones e-Visa rollout to 2025

The Brazilian government has announced the postponement of the introduction of electronic visas for Australian, Canadian and American nationals until April 10, 2025. Originally scheduled for October 1, 2023, this decision had already been postponed earlier this year, and was due to come into force on April 10, 2024.

Access fees to Galapagos National Park raised

The Galapagos National Park government has decided to take steps to limit the impact of mass tourism on this fragile ecosystem. Raising the entrance fee to access these islands, located off the coast of Ecuador, should help preserve the environment while developing sustainable tourism and stimulating the economy ... Read the article

Canada raises visa requirements for Mexicans

As of February 29, 2024, the eligibility criteria for the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) have been modified for Mexican nationals, accused by Ottawa of abusing the overstay in Canada or using the ETA to subsequently enter the USA.

Introduction of the Apostille in Canada in January 2024

The Government of Canada will implement the Apostille Convention on January 11, 2024. This system is designed to simplify the authentication of public documents. This means that a single certificate, called an Apostille, will be required to authenticate Canadian public documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, educational documents, export records and ... Read the article

Dominican Republic announces revised visa prices

The Dominican government, in its constant concern to offer the best possible services to the country's citizens living abroad, is reviewing the cost of the various types of visa as well as other consulate-related services. Transparency in the management of fees is also being promoted.

Peru unveils its new visa for digital nomads

Peru has just announced the creation of a new visa specifically for self-employed workers and employees working remotely: the digital nomad visa. With this initiative, the South American country joins a growing club of nations that see these workers of the future as an economic and cultural opportunity.

Mexico imposes Visitor Visa for travelers in transit

A new regulation came into force in Mexico on October 22, 2023, requiring international travelers transiting through its airports to have a specific visa. Let's take a look at this measure and how to obtain one to facilitate your next visit to the country.

Israel benefits from US visa-free program early

Faced with the escalating war between Israel and Hamas, the United States activated the visa waiver program for Israelis on Thursday October 19, allowing those wishing to visit the U.S. for 90 days or less to enter without needing to apply for a visa.

USA: Israel finally joins the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

From November 30, 2023, Israeli citizens will be able to use ESTA to travel to the United States. This significant easing is the result of Israel's entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which paves the way for closer relations between the two countries and promotes economic and security cooperation.