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Consular fees for Ethiopia soar

Since October 28, health restrictions on travel to Ethiopia have been lifted, allowing French and European tourists to travel to the country. However, in order to enter Ethiopia, travelers must obtain an entry visa before departure, which means that visas on arrival are no longer available. The ... Read the article

Indonesia launches new electronic visa

The Tourism e-Visa is now available for stays of 60 consecutive days. This new feature facilitates travel formalities for international visitors. Visa applications can now be processed online. It is no longer necessary to visit an immigration office. The electronic tourist visa is evolving Previously, you could ... Read the article

Qatar: Hayya card extended to 2024

Soccer fans will be happy, and so will the small Middle Eastern emirate. The local government has decided to extend the validity of the "Hayya" card well beyond the World Cup.

Burkina Faso finally launches its e-Visa

It was scheduled to be launched at the end of 2021, but we had to wait almost 18 months longer and a certain amount of political instability in the meantime: Burkina Faso officially launched its e-Visa on February 1, 2023.

Philippines to expand e-Visa program

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. has asked his government to consider extending the e-Visa to nationalities still requiring a traditional visa, such as China and India.

Asia's 7 hottest destinations for 2023

Many Asian countries had closed their borders in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. They were rather cautious about reopening international flights to tourists. Now that the pandemic has stabilized, the tourism industry is looking to the future, and not hesitating to take steps to welcome back international travelers ... Read the article

What are the new travel formalities for entering the United States?

A new health restriction is now in force, affecting travelers not vaccinated with Covid-19. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration had announced at the end of December that it would reintroduce the full vaccination requirement until the beginning of January, but this measure has now been extended. From now on, a traveler without a complete vaccination schedule ... Read the article

Schengen area: what we know about ETIAS

As we announced in May 2022, Europe is on the verge of releasing a common electronic travel authorization for the entire Schengen area. After a five-year period during which member states negotiated the creation of the platform, its development and implementation should begin in 2024, ... Read the article

Top 10 nationalities visiting Thailand in 2022

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), revealed that according to the statistics of foreign tourists entering Thailand throughout 2022, from January 1 to December 31, it was found that there were 11,818,727 people, higher than the target of 10 million people that ... Read the article

Travel formalities for visiting Vietnam

Considered one of the most popular countries in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is known for its rich historical, cultural and natural heritage. It's a destination of adventure and exception. Here's our advice on how to prepare for your trip!

First trip to South Korea? Here's our advice

South Korea is a destination that attracts travelers from all over the world, with its blend of modernity and ancestral culture. With its natural landscapes and cultural riches, it is also known for its Buddhist temples, cherry orchards and fishing villages.

No more quarantine on arrival in China

China is often considered the barometer of international travel. In fact, it's good news that this country, which has been closed to travellers for almost 3 years, is now open to the world. The Chinese government put an end to compulsory quarantine on arrival in the country on January 8, according to health authorities.

Safari, Zanzibar, formalities: focus on Tanzania

It's an adventure destination, renowned for its safaris and the discovery of wild animals. From plains to savannahs, plunge into the heart of Africa's wildlife for the duration of your trip. To round off your safari, head to the Zanzibar archipelago for more cultural discoveries and idleness!