The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has unveiled the final administrative schedule for the 2026 Umrah season, imposing strict deadlines on pilgrims to prepare the holy sites for the great Hajj pilgrimage. According to the latest guidelines, the deadline for issuing Umrah visas is 20 ... Read the article
While rumors in Washington are becoming more and more insistent about an “offer we can't refuse” for the purchase of Greenland, the reality on the ground is still dictated by Copenhagen. No matter how much American strategists dream of planting the star-spangled flag there, Greenland remains, for the time being, an autonomous territory of ... Read the article
If you're used to crossing the Atlantic for business or pleasure, you'll know the procedure by heart: an online request, around forty dollars, and 72 hours later (often less), the famous ESTA lands in your mailbox. But did you know that this comfort, which we've been taking for granted for almost ... Read the article
You're planning a trip to the Caribbean and want to know more about travel formalities. We explain the latest government updates. Depending on the islands you visit, the authorities may require you to pay a tourist tax. This may be a tourist tax, depending on your accommodation, or a ... Read the article
On December 31, 2025, the country introduced new entry rules that redefine how international travelers can arrive in the country and stay there for various reasons, such as tourism, business, or transit. An official statement was released to inform future travelers about ... Read the article
Malawi has officially reintroduced visa requirements for most nationalities, ending its visa exemption policy. On January 2, 2026, Minister of Internal Security Peter MUKHITO announced updated immigration rules for travel to Malawi. In an official statement, authorities specified that... Read the article
The Sultanate of Oman has announced that it has added new nationalities to its visa exemption policy. This initiative is part of a broader effort to facilitate mobility and attract more international visitors. New facilities for Turkey and Azerbaijan A formal agreement between Oman and Azerbaijan has come into force, allowing ... Read the article
While the experimental visa exemption scheme was due to end on December 31, 2025, the Mongolian government has decided to extend it. The Mongolian Embassy in Switzerland has confirmed that nationals of 34 countries will be able to continue traveling to the steppes without a visa until January 1, 2027.
The US military operation that led to the capture and exfiltration of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores has thrown travel formalities to and around Venezuela into turmoil.
As the country rolls out its administrative facilitation program «Simplifica Turismo,» a new measure was announced by the government last Tuesday: the introduction of a tourist tax. For European travelers unfamiliar with this destination, here is what you need to know about this new measure and the ambitions it is financing.
The Cape Verdean authorities have announced a new measure on their online visa platform that will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Several nationalities will be required to obtain a visa before arriving in Cape Verde. This will include single-entry visas as well as transit or stopover visas. Travelers... Read the article
If you are someone who enjoys combined Nepal-India trips 🇳🇵🇮🇳 or overland adventures, you have probably encountered frustrating administrative hurdles in the past. Until very recently, the electronic visa (e-Visa), so convenient and easy to obtain through your agency, had one major flaw: it only worked if... Read the article
The euphoria has been replaced by a cold shower. While travelers were delighted to finally be able to apply for their visas four months in advance, a careful analysis of the new official fee schedules that came into effect on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, reveals a big surprise: India has drastically revised its policy on... Read the article
If you have recently planned a tourist trip to India, you may have experienced a particular anxiety: having your plane tickets in your pocket for months, your hotel booked, but being formally prohibited from applying for your visa. Until very recently, this was the absurd paradox of the “30-day tourist e-Visa.“.
Traveling to Australia is becoming easier for citizens of many countries. The Australian government has announced a major expansion of its «Immi» app, now allowing travelers from 34 countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea, to complete their biometric identity checks directly from their phones. This initiative aims to... Read the article
As part of a strategic move to transform its tourism sector, Bangladesh is set to launch a revolutionary e-visa system, promising issuance in just 24 hours. Simplifying visa applications Announced by Bangladesh's High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, this initiative aims to reduce traditional formalities, particularly applications... Read the article
In 2026, Japan plans to increase visa issuance fees for foreign nationals, with increases ranging from ¥500 to ¥900. This fee revision is a direct response to the growing number of foreign residents in the archipelago, which has reached a record high of nearly four million... Read the article
U.S. border control is undergoing a major change. The United States will now check travelers' social media history. This decision marks a turning point in homeland security management. A notice has been published by the Federal Register, the official journal of the U.S. federal government. The ... Read the article
A new resolution (No. 389/NQ-CP) was recently published by the Vietnamese authorities. On December 2, 2025, Vietnam confirmed the addition of 41 new international border crossings for the use of electronic visas (e-visas). It is now possible to enter Vietnam via 83 entry points. Rowan Heuvel / Unsplash The 41 new entry points The ... Read the article
During a Golden Jubilee event marking the 50th anniversary of Constance Hotels & Resorts, held at Constance Belle Mare Plage, Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the launch of a new digital recognition system and an electronic travel authorization (ETA) platform. This new development aims to improve ... Read the article
On November 27, the Canadian government announced the introduction of digital visas. More specifically, the services provided by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) will be modernized. This project will be developed and tested for a limited period. Not all citizens eligible for a visa will be affected by this change. Find out more... Read the article
A decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin has formalized visa-free entry for Chinese citizens traveling to Russia for tourism or business. This new policy, which runs from December 1, 2025, to September 14, 2026, allows holders of ordinary Chinese passports to enter and stay in the country... Read the article
Starting in December 2025, travelers departing for Gabon will be able to complete the entire visa application process digitally, from the initial request to entry into the country. This innovation continues the momentum that began after the free tourist visa trial phase that took place last summer. … Read the article
The Indian government recently announced the expansion of its electronic visa (e-visa) categories to include new reasons for travel, thereby significantly simplifying the process for many international travelers. This initiative is in line with the Indian government's ongoing efforts to streamline and expedite immigration processes. By expanding access to electronic visas, India... Read the article
South Korea, which continues to assert its status as a major global destination, is simplifying access to its territory in order to attract more visitors. In a strong move to promote post-crisis tourism recovery, the country has not only extended the exemption from its electronic travel authorization, the K-ETA, but has also accelerated digitization... Read the article
The UK government's visa and immigration service (UK Visas and Immigration) is developing a fully digital immigration system. This phased process aims to replace physical documents with a digital record of identity and immigration status, known as an electronic visa or e-visa. This transition to ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia is set to launch a digital visa platform, described as the first of its kind, designed to simplify travel and attract high-spending visitors to the kingdom. The new system, called Visa by Profile, will allow eligible Visa cardholders to apply for and obtain... Read the article
Egypt has announced the expansion of its measures to facilitate entry for tourists, in particular by improving its electronic visa (e-visa) system as soon as travelers enter the country. This issue has been under discussion by the Ministry of Tourism since May 2025, with the aim of reducing waiting times at immigration for ... Read the article
Since October 1 of this year, a new Jordanian regulation concerning the registration of foreigners after a 14-day stay has raised concerns among travelers, who point to constraints similar to those imposed in other countries for the monitoring of foreign residents. It should be stressed that this obligation does not apply to the vast majority of tourists. ... Read the article
India has added a new nationality to its Visa on Arrival (VoA) program. Citizens of the United Arab Emirates are now eligible for this new facility for entry into India. Eligible travelers can now use this facility at nine international airports, and make an unlimited number of ... Read the article
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