The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.
In light of recent misinformation in the media, it's important to clarify the situation: no, U.S. and Canadian citizens will not require a visa to travel to Europe from 2024. In fact, they will be required to obtain a prior travel authorization called ETIAS (European ... Read the article
Cameroon has recently set up a new official platform dedicated to issuing e-visas for foreign travelers wishing to visit the country. However, this initiative is facing a number of tensions and difficulties that are hampering its smooth operation.
As of October 1, 2023, Canadian nationals wishing to travel to Egypt will now need to obtain an Egyptian visa before departure, the Canadian government has announced, information confirmed by Visamundi teams.
In an effort to replace Western influence with a more local and traditional identity, India wishes to make known its intention to change its name to "Bharat". This wish comes from the current government led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. This decision would be taken thanks to a constitutional amendment that would pave the way ... Read the article
An electronic transit visa can be issued free of charge by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, when booking an airline ticket with Saudia and Flynas airlines.
Sri Lanka, known as a popular tourist destination, recently approved the granting of a Digital Nomad visa. This initiative aims to appeal to independent workers and freelancers from all over the world who are looking to establish themselves in a new location. According to the information available, applicants for the Digital Nomad visa will need to justify an income ... Read the article
On August 24, 2023, the Philippines launched its new e-Visa program, enabling nationals of countries where a visa is required to apply for a visa online. The first tourists to benefit were Chinese in a "pilot" program. They arrived in the country on August 25.
At a press conference, the Brazilian government announced its decision to delay the implementation of the visa requirement for Australian, Canadian and American citizens. The new date is set for January 10, 2024, instead of October 1, 2023 as initially planned. This announcement comes after a period of discussions between ... Read the article
Since 2022, there has been a significant rapprochement between Morocco and Israel, notably due to Israel's recognition of Moroccan ownership of Western Sahara. This trend is reflected in a significant increase in the number of Moroccan tourists visiting the Hebrew state. More than 2,000 Moroccan citizens visited Israel during the ... Read the article
Thailand's new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has pledged to boost tourism in Phuket by considering a visa extension to 90 days for nationals of certain countries. He also plans to increase capacity at Phuket airport in preparation for a possible surge in international arrivals during the peak season. Read the article
This project had been announced in 2020, before the Covid-19 health crisis, with the aim of launching the new product in the spring of 2022. In the end, the Israeli e-visa should be launched by the end of 2023. Following several working meetings, the Israeli authorities have made progress on this implementation.
Saudi Arabia recently unveiled a major new visa procedure for the Umrah pilgrimage. From now on, the kingdom will offer a visa directly on arrival for citizens of several countries. It is no longer necessary to apply online.
Manohar International Airport, located in Mopa, has been an e-Visa-eligible entry point since August 17. This new international airport in the Indian state of Goa enables tourists and business travellers from all over the world to benefit from this facility when entering India.
Oman's tourism representative office in France, set up in 2002, will close its doors in September, its director Rania Khodr emotionally announced at a press conference. The decision, taken after two years of reflection by the Omani Ministry of Tourism, will be effective from September 20.
The Chinese Embassy in France announced on Thursday a measure that will greatly facilitate the procedures for Chinese visa applicants in France. From August 10 to December 31, 2023, applicants in France for Chinese business (M), tourist (L), family visit (Q2), transit (G) and crew member (C) visas with one or two entries ... Read the article
The Mexican government has announced the construction of a new international airport in Tulum, scheduled to open in 2024. This major project aims to welcome up to 5.5 million passengers a year, boosting the region's tourist appeal and contributing to local economic development.
On Thursday August 10, Mali announced the suspension of the issue of visas to French nationals by its consular services. This decision follows the recent classification of the entire Malian territory as a red zone by the French authorities, which formally advised travelers against visiting the country.
At the end of July, India and Sri Lanka announced their intention to consider building a land bridge, known as the Palk Strait, to link the two countries. This ambitious project aims to strengthen bilateral relations between these two neighboring nations and facilitate access to the key ports of Trincomalee and Colombo.
After several months of health crisis, Tunisia is looking to revitalize its tourism sector by making it easier for travelers to enter the country. Many destinations are seeking to win back their visitors by playing on their visa policies, offering free travel, exemptions, the introduction of e-Visa, authorized stay extensions and other benefits for travelers ... Read the article
Faced with global health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union have decided to work together to introduce a digital certificate to facilitate international travel. This global health pass, based on the European model, will also enable a rapid response in the event of new epidemics.
The Seychelles government has announced the introduction of a Tourism Environmental Sustainability tax, which came into effect on August 1. This bold decision aims to preserve the archipelago's unique and fragile environment while supporting its thriving tourism industry.
On Thursday July 13, Flightradar24 counted 137,225 commercial flights, making it the busiest day for commercial aviation, beating the record set last week of 3,000 flights. At certain times of the day, more than 20,000 flights were operating at the same time. It ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia has announced the extension of its electronic visa program (e-visa) to citizens of 8 additional countries, bringing the total number of eligible countries to 57.
Obtaining a visa to travel to China can be a crucial but sometimes complex step. To simplify the process, China visa centers have been set up in several European countries, including France, Switzerland and Belgium. These centers offer services such as visa application registration, ... Read the article
**UPDATE July 28: service now back to normal** The Kenyan government recently announced the temporary suspension of e-Visa issuance for international travelers, following a cyber attack on the dedicated e-Visa website. This measure was taken in order to assess the extent of the damage caused by ... Read the article
In a major breakthrough for bilateral relations, Brazil and Mexico have taken a decisive step towards facilitating travel between the two nations. The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently unveiled an agreement with its Mexican counterpart to set up a mutual electronic visa system. This initiative is designed to simplify ... Read the article
August 1, 2023 will mark the re-launch date of Russia's electronic visa (E-Visa). Kremlin authorities have announced that this online visa will be available to eligible travelers from the beginning of the month. This e-visa service had been suspended in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic ... Read the article
The White House has decided to set up a dedicated task force to avoid visa chaos at the 2026 World Cup. The decision comes amid concerns about U.S. entry protocols that could affect millions of fans. The 2026 World Cup will be held in ... Read the article
The Zimbabwean government's recent announcement of an online border management system has generated considerable interest. The initiative, which aims to modernize and facilitate procedures for entering and staying in the country, is a major step towards the adoption of more advanced technologies to improve efficiency ... Read the article
To finance its preservation, the Indonesian authorities have announced that from 2024, Bali will impose a tax of 10 US dollars per holidaymaker.
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