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.
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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.
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.
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.
Israel on track to join US visa waiver program
At present, they can only enter American Samoa without a visa: Israelis will soon be able to enter the USA without having to apply for a visa.
The U.S. Office of Tourism provides an update on travel formalities
More than a year after the reopening of the borders, a meeting between the US Tourist Office in France and the US Consulate General in Paris took place last month to review the conditions for entry into the USA.
Cuba can be visited for up to 180 days from today
Starting this Tuesday, November 1, Cuba will grant tourist cards valid for 90 days, instead of the current 30 days. The announcement was made this Sunday on Twitter by the Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos Garcia Granda. A partir del 1.º de noviembre de este año, se extiende la validez de la visa ... Read the article
eApp to replace CRPP in welcoming refugees to Canada
Canada is one of the countries that opens its doors to many refugees around the world. To facilitate access, the Canadian government has introduced the eApp to replace the much-criticized CRPP.
Colombia wants to attract digital nomads with a special visa
A visa is an official document issued by the competent authorities of a country, which a foreigner must present when crossing another territory. It is issued according to the legislation of each country, and is required either for all foreign nationals, or according to the nationality of the visitor. There are currently several ... Read the article
Russian citizens denied visas for Mexico... in Ukrainian!
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has many consequences. It is causing supply problems for certain commodities, but also tensions at diplomatic level. This is the case, for example, with Mexico's new decision to refuse electronic visa applications from Russian citizens. In fact, their requests have been rejected by ... Read the article
United States: ESTA prices have risen
Since May 26, the price of the "ESTA" electronic travel authorization has risen from 14 to 21$. As a reminder, 40 nationalities, including FRANCE, do not need a visa to travel to the USA, but must obtain an ESTA. This document is valid for 2 years, or until the associated passport expires. In addition, ... Read the article
ESTA soon to be more expensive for travel to the USA
If you're a French national, you can travel to the United States without a visa. All you need to do is apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization, also known as ESTA, which is valid for two years. The price of this authorization will soon increase.
Expatriation to Canada simplified from July onwards
Canada continues to step up its efforts to address chronic shortages in the Canadian workforce. On this basis, the Canada Express Entry draw will resume from July, and expatriation to Canada will be simpler. Express Entry is the online system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for immigration to ... Read the article
Official date: USA open to vaccinated people from November 8
The White House has finally given a date to all travelers waiting to reclaim the US dream. After announcing a reopening "at the beginning of November", the date of November 8 is now on the calendar of all vaccinated foreign travelers, including Europeans. From November 8 fully vaccinated foreign nationals can visit ... Read the article
Registration for WHP Canada opens on March 1
It's official: the 2021 season of International Experience Canada is open! For this first pool of 2021, Canada is offering 7,100 places for France, 750 places for Belgium and 80 places for Luxembourg. You can now apply for a WHP and try your hand at being a WHPist in Canada. In order not to ... Read the article
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