The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.
Russell Cook, an Englishman from West Sussex, set himself the goal of running 360 marathons in 240 days across Africa. The aim of this titanic challenge was to raise funds for The Running Charity. Unfortunately, this ambitious project was disrupted by visa problems, health concerns and geopolitical issues.
In a bid to promote tourism and encourage foreign investment, Malawi recently announced visa-free entry for visitors from 79 countries. This decision aims to exploit the country's untapped potential and attract visitors from all over the world.
Indian travelers can rejoice: the Sri Lankan government is reportedly considering extending the visa waiver period beyond March 2024. The initiative aims to position Sri Lanka as an easily accessible destination for neighboring Indian tourists.
To further boost trade and tourism between Turkey and India, Turkey would like to obtain e-Visas for its citizens traveling to India.
Designated host city last November, Riyadh and Saudi Arabia are preparing to welcome the World Expo 2030 with great fanfare, an event expected to attract millions of visitors. To facilitate their arrival, the Saudi government wants to introduce a dedicated visa, similar to the one offered during the World Cup in ... Read the article
The Land of the Rising Sun is becoming a popular destination for independent workers and freelancers from all over the world, thanks to the recent introduction of a visa specially designed for them. The digital nomad visa will enable individuals from 49 countries to live and work in Japan for a period of ... Read the article
Mauritius has recently decided to significantly increase its HH entry tax for travelers, from 35 $ to 60 $ per adult and from 17.5 $ to 30 $ per child. This surprise decision not only affects future travel, but also applies retroactively to bookings already made.
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently launched a mobile application designed to facilitate access to consular services. The app offers a range of information and services, including an alert system, Internet calls, an automated question-and-answer system and embassy location services.
France has taken a number of steps to attract and welcome Indian students by offering a new 5-year Schengen visa for Master's degree holders. This initiative will enable Indian students who have graduated in France to benefit from an extended visa and apply for a 5-year multi-entry Schengen visa.
The French Constitutional Council recently rejected an amendment to the Immigration Act that would have allowed British expatriates with a second home in France to automatically obtain a long-stay visa.
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that the country will implement a policy allowing visa-free entry for all African nationals by the end of 2024. The reduction in visa fees from 50% was one of the first steps towards this goal.
After numerous announcements to this effect, Libya is about to launch an electronic visa system for all types of visa, including tourist and work visas. This initiative aims to simplify the visa application process and attract more tourists and foreign workers to the country. Read the article
At a time when the EU is trying to push member countries to limit the use of "golden visas" or "golden passports", Hungary recently relaunched its "Golden Visa" program, offering residence permits to non-EU and non-EEA citizens thanks to investments in the country. This initiative ... Read the article
From February 1, 2024, the United Arab Emirates will no longer require entry visas for nationals of the Republic of Armenia. The two delegations met in mid-January in Armenia, as both are major economic partners.
Following on from the separatist Kurdistan region last February, Irak🇮🇶 recently announced the introduction of an electronic visa system, simplifying the visa application process for its visitors. Here's a roundup of the essential information you need to know about this new initiative.
Recent changes to UK visa policies have simplified entry procedures for citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Jordan. On February 1, the UK will offer its Electronic Travel Authorization to a number of new nationalities.
China has announced a visa-free policy for Swiss citizens, strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries. Switzerland now joins a select group of European nations enjoying visa-free access to China.
From April 10, 2024, all nationals of several Western countries, including the USA, Canada or Australia, will need a visa for any reason when visiting Brazil. One clarification has caused considerable concern and drawn the attention of the general public: travelers must now prove that they have access to a ... Read the article
On January 9, the Indonesian government launched a new website for electronic visa applications.
As announced many months ago, the borders of the European Union (EU) will be opened to Bulgaria and Romania for partial accession to the Schengen area on March 31. Let's take a look at this important new stage in the development of both countries.
As Côte d'Ivoire prepares to host the African Cup of Nations (CAN), the Consulate General of Côte d'Ivoire in Paris is introducing a special CAN express visa to facilitate the procedures for foreign fans wishing to attend the competition. Although late in coming, this initiative represents a step forward in simplifying access to ... Read the article
China has once again announced measures to facilitate access to the country and boost its economy in the wake of the pandemic. These reforms mainly concern entry procedures, visa renewal and relief for frequent travelers.
Visa on arrival is now available at Katima Mulilo, Impalila Island (Zambia) and Ngoma (Botswana). The measure was officially launched by Namibia's Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration, Albert Kawana. This initiative will benefit Namibia's tourism sector, and in particular the Zambezi region directly concerned.
The South African government recently announced an extension until June 2024 of visa concessions for people with pending waiver applications, new visas and appeals. This decision is being taken to allow the country to catch up on its backlog of applications caused by a backlog of unprocessed ... Read the article
February 14th is not just a day for lovers, at least not in Bali. The provincial government recently announced the introduction of a tax for foreign tourists (Tourist Levy). The measure, which comes into force on February 14, 2024, is designed to preserve and promote the island's traditions, art, ... Read the article
After several days of uncertainty and delay, Kenya's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is finally up and running. This change offers a generalized exemption from entry visas for all travelers to this East African country. As of January 5, it is now possible to apply for an ETA before departure ... Read the article
The procedure for granting residence permits to citizens of member countries of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) has recently been made easier in Portugal, thanks to a new online platform. In just two months, over 113,000 immigrants, mainly Brazilians, have regularized their situation in the country. Nevertheless, this ... Read the article
A traveler of Philippine nationality applied for a Schengen visa to visit Italy over the festive season. After an initial refusal, she used an original method to make her application more convincing.
Brazilian authorities have announced a further postponement of the visa requirement for citizens of the USA, Canada and Australia. Originally scheduled for January 10, 2024, this measure has now been postponed to April 10, 2024.
The South Korean government is keen to attract teleworkers and Korean culture enthusiasts. In 2024, 2 new types of visa will be offered: the workation visa and the Korean culture training visa.
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