The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.
As 2022 draws to a close, sales of travel and holidays abroad are on the up. The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the tourism industry. Many countries have imposed strict sanitary measures on their populations and international travelers, and some have even been forced to close ... Read the article
As of October 30, the country had welcomed 7.56 million travellers since the start of the year. 1.5 million visitors per month are expected until the end of 2022. This means that Thailand will soon reach its target of welcoming 10 million foreign travellers.
With the aim of developing and promoting tourism, the East African country of Mozambique is launching its electronic visa. Travelers can now apply for this travel authorization online.
After suffering several events over the past two years, including a health crisis and a socio-economic crisis, Sri Lanka has been returning to normal for the past few days. Tourism is gradually picking up again, and international travelers are arriving in increasing numbers. The question of sanitary measures in the country was ... Read the article
India is back to "normal" consular life. After months of stoppage, and a few diplomatic responses, the former British colony is once again allowing British citizens to apply for an e-Visa, as confirmed by the Indian High Commission in Great Britain, even though rumors had been circulating since last week's World Travel Market in London. As a reminder, India ... Read the article
"Visit Mongolia Years" is Mongolia's new tourism project. The aim is to welcome over a million international tourists each year between 2023 and 2025, by facilitating travel formalities. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has drawn up a new law, and addressed a number of issues such as sustainable tourism, transport ... Read the article
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.
From December 1, 2022, travelers will have to pay more for their Sri Lankan Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE*). In order to avoid another financial and political emergency like the recent one, Sri Lanka has decided to take measures for its economic activity, notably thanks to the tourism sector. At the ... Read the article
Since November 22, Covid-related health documents are no longer required for entry into India.
A new route between Cairo and Marseille will be launched by the airline from December 16, 2022.
Until July 25, 2023, travelers will be able to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) valid for 180 days.
There are many reasons to move to Thailand: the paradisiacal beaches, the friendliness of the people, the gastronomy...
Good news, Thailand is extending its e-Visa to new countries. Since the end of 2021, the country has launched a 100% online (and no longer hybrid) e-Visa application procedure for stays in Thailand, enabling citizens or residents of 14 countries to complete the process online and receive the sesame ... Read the article
It's a small revolution for travelers to Jakarta and Bali, whether they're in transit or just passing through for tourism or business. The two airports are the first destinations where an eVOA (for e-Visa on Arrival) is now possible, speeding up what has historically been a lengthy process. Only 26 nationalities are eligible ... Read the article
In an interview with Le Monde published on Wednesday, November 2, Labor Minister Olivier Dussopt and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin set out the guidelines for the immigration bill, which will be examined by the National Assembly in early 2023. Points covered include the creation of a "jobs in demand" residence permit ... Read the article
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
From November 9, 2022 00:01, Guyanese, Colombian and Peruvian citizens will be able to enter the UK without a visitor's visa.
The Ethiopian government has announced the suspension of visas on arrival for non-resident foreigners at all points of entry into the country, due to security concerns and the current political situation in the country. The new temporary visa restriction measure came into effect on September 29, 2022. The ... Read the article
The World Cup in Qatar is about to get underway, in a climate of relative indifference due to the geopolitical context and organizational conditions. The Emirate has decided to block the entry of travellers who are not directly or remotely involved in the competition, between November 1 and December 23, i.e. 3 weeks respectively ... Read the article
The website of the Togo embassy in France now displays an unambiguous message: it is now impossible to obtain a traditional visa at the embassy, barring technical problems. Togo thus joins the long list of African countries that have gone all-digital (Côte d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, etc.), to the delight of ... Read the article
It's a mini-event for the French-speaking island: P&0's Pacific Explorer ship will dock on the evening of October 4, marking the end of this large territory's isolation from the rest of the world since the start of the Covid-19 epidemic in March 2020.
Fiji's Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Yogesh Karan, has asked the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, to help the country reach a visa-free agreement with Schengen countries for its nationals, intervening within the European Union. Karaan's request was made last week in New York ... Read the article
The issue of teleworking is back on the agenda in another Southeast Asian country. Malaysia now offers the telework visa. This permit for teleworkers offered by Malaysia will make it possible to work legally and move freely within the country.
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.
Canada's last Covid-19 border restrictions will disappear at the end of the month with the expiry of a ministerial decree concerning mandatory vaccination, PCR testing and quarantine of international travellers. Sources confirm that the government plans not to renew it. The official announcement is expected shortly, in line with ... Read the article
The Spanish authorities have announced that foreign travelers are no longer required to fill in or present the health control form on arrival.
Morocco has recently expressed its desire to improve relations with Egypt through eVisas. Like some foreign nationals, Egyptians can now apply online for an eVisa to Morocco.
The Ivorian authorities have taken a major step forward. While the country was still one of the last on the continent to require a health form - and one that had to be paid for - the Abidjan authorities lifted this restriction on September 13, for vaccinated travellers only. There are no ... Read the article
It's been months now since Russia decided to go to war with its Ukrainian neighbor. Since then, the conflict has wreaked havoc and damaged Moscow's image in the eyes of the world. Despite this situation, Russia is determined to keep its tourism sector afloat.
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
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