The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.
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.
Despite President William Ruto's announcement in December, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said yesterday, January 2, that policy will remain uncertain until a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is finalized.
India adds a new entry point for international travelers holding an e-visa. As of December 29, 2023, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport in Indore is now accessible with this type of visa to facilitate access for visitors and boost local tourism.
Since January 1, 2024, citizens of Kosovo have been able to travel freely within the Schengen area. After long years of waiting, the visa-free regime has come into force, opening up new prospects for some 1.8 million Kosovars.
As of today, January 1, 2024, France is inaugurating its "Olympic Consulate" to centralize visa applications from members of the Olympic family ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The aim of this initiative without a physical entity is to prevent applications from Olympic delegations or international athletes from getting lost in the flow ... Read the article
South Korea has launched an innovative application called Trip.PASS, which considerably simplifies the lives of tourists by enabling them to travel without having to carry their passports or credit cards when moving around the country. We take a closer look at this revolutionary solution, which is proving a runaway success with travelers.
Originally approved in February 2023 by the previous government, the plan was to charge 300 baht for foreign visitors arriving by air and 150 baht for those arriving by land or sea, with part of the funds earmarked for foreign tourists' health and accident insurance. However, the implementation date ... Read the article
On December 22, the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey announced the abolition of visa requirements for nationals of 6 countries, including the United States, Canada, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman.
From January 1, 2024, international visitors will be able to travel to Kenya without a visa, but will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before departure. Here's everything you need to know about this new measure and the steps to take, as confirmed by the Kenyan authorities.
Latvian, Lithuanian and Polish citizens will benefit from visa-free access to Belarus extended to 2024. However, the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Latvians not to travel to Belarus for security reasons.
Focus on the recent change concerning access to the Indian e-Visa system for holders of British passports issued in territories such as Gibraltar. After encountering problems in 2019, this situation has been resolved thanks to the joint efforts of the Indian and British authorities. From now on, residents of Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey and ... Read the article
Qatar's Ministry of the Interior has announced an extension of the validity of Hayya visas until February 24, 2024. The deadline for entering Qatar with this visa has also been extended to February 10, 2024.
The Executive Committee of Pakistan's Special Investment Facilitation Board recently approved the introduction of a SIFC visa, designed to encourage foreign investors to set up business in Pakistan. This decision represents a major step forward in the creation of an enabling environment for business and investment.
As the year draws to a close, let's take a look at the main differences between two major European border management initiatives that will come into force in 2025: the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES).
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
In an effort to comply with regulations established by the European Union, Switzerland plans to introduce a digital visa and barcodes for passports, from February 1, 2024. A look back at the main changes to Swiss visa policies and their implications.
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