The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.
Burkina Faso has just taken an important step forward in terms of intra-African mobility: at the Council of Ministers meeting on September 11, 2025, the government decided to introduce free visas for all nationals of African countries wishing to visit its territory. Free visas for nationals of African countries ... Read the article
Since July 1, 2025, Cambodia has launched a pilot phase of a new digital system called "v-Pass (Visitor Pass)" for foreign travelers. Through this initiative by the Directorate General of Immigration (DGI), the country is modernizing its management of arrivals and departures by gradually doing away with passport stamps and ... Read the article
On September 19, 2025, the White House clarified the new $100,000 fee for the H-1B work visa, a measure that has caused considerable concern in India and the international technology sector. This visa, prized by foreign engineers, computer scientists and scientists, allows professionals to ... Read the article
The South African government this morning unveiled its long-awaited new ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) system, designed to digitize entry formalities for short-stay tourists. The project was unveiled by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, and will be launched on September 25, 2025, with a gradual roll-out to G20 travelers ... Read the article
Tunisia has just announced the introduction of a visa-on-arrival system for certain categories of Egyptian nationals, marking a turning point in the country's access policy aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening economic relations with Egypt. Which travellers are affected by the visa-on-arrival requirement? According to a press release from the Embassy of ... Read the article
As of April 01, 2025, 33 nationalities are eligible to obtain a visa online. There are no longer any exemptions for these nationalities, and it is mandatory to have started the visa-on-arrival process before the planned departure for Namibia. Several new features are currently planned, including the addition of new eligible nationalities ... Read the article
The implementation of the electronic visa system (e-Visa) in Tunisia, initially scheduled for 2025, has just been postponed to a later date due to the failure of the international tender process launched in September 2024 by the Ministry of Communication Technologies. None of the eight candidates - Tunisian and international companies - ... Read the article
Laos is set to significantly modernize its border procedures with the launch of a trial version of its new digital arrival and departure registration system, effective September 1. This initiative marks a turning point, abandoning traditional paper immigration forms in favor of an online platform for all passport holders ... Read the article
Somalia has launched an electronic visa application system designed to simplify entry procedures, enhance security and modernize migration management. This new system, Electronic Visa and Travel Authorisation System (E-Visa/eTAS), has been accessible since September 1, 2025 via a dedicated online portal. How e-Visa/eTAS works All ... Read the article
From September 30, 2025, the price of the ESTA electronic travel authorization will almost double, from $21 to $40. This increase, confirmed by the U.S. authorities, will apply to all travelers under the Visa Waiver Program wishing to visit the United States. Reasons for the increase A proposal ... Read the article
Cybercrime has become a scourge with increasingly complex and expert methods, affecting all business sectors, including travel. From targeted attacks in Italy, to data collection decrees in Spain, to multiple incidents at airline giants, it's clear that cybercriminals ... Read the article
July 29, 2025 marks a change for all travelers to and from Ecuador: the online Customs Register Form (Formulario de Registro Aduanero), previously required only in specific cases, will become mandatory for absolutely everyone crossing the country's borders.
Yesterday, Indonesia officially rolled out "All Indonesia", a digital portal designed to centralize and simplify all arrival formalities for international travelers and Indonesian citizens. The "All Indonesia" system now merges into a single digital interface the separate steps of immigration, customs declaration and health declaration, which were previously handled ... Read the article
Latvia is tightening up its entry procedures with the introduction of a new requirement for certain international travelers. As of today, September 1, 2025, the Republic of Latvia is implementing a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The Latvian government's announcement was made only on August 29. This national measure, distinct from the future system ... Read the article
Since Morocco launched its electronic visa service (e-visa) in July 2022, almost half a million applications have been processed in three years. The third year saw a significant increase, with nearly 187,900 applications, up sharply on the previous year. The electronic visa (e-visa) The e-visa can ... Read the article
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently suggested that it might end restrictions on the amount of liquids allowed in carry-on luggage through airport security. At a press conference organized by "The Hill", Secretary Kristi Noem questioned the current limits, ... Read the article
Spanish influencers Mery Caldass and Alejandro Cid recently experienced a mishap that was much commented on on social networks. Preparing a trip to Puerto Rico to attend a Bad Bunny concert, they relied on ChatGPT to check whether they needed a visa as European citizens. The artificial intelligence ... Read the article
The European Union is to implement the entry-exit system (EES), a major step towards modernizing the management of the Schengen area's external borders. This system mainly concerns third-country nationals arriving for a short stay, whether or not they require a visa. The new system, which has been in deployment since 2022, ... Read the article
Vietnam is extending its visa waiver policy to 12 additional European countries in order to boost tourist arrivals and sustain the sector's momentum. Since 2023, Vietnamese authorities and tourism stakeholders have been keen to increase visitor numbers. Visa exemption agreements have therefore been negotiated with several countries. At this ... Read the article
The Embassy of India in the Philippines announces that from August 1, 2025 until July 31, 2026, Filipino nationals can obtain a free 30-day tourist e-visa for India, with double entry by default. This measure, valid for one year, is designed to facilitate leisure travel by Filipinos to India ... Read the article
Argentina has officially applied to rejoin the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). If accepted, this measure would enable millions of Argentines to travel to the United States for tourism or business without having to apply for a visa, as was already the case between 1996 and 2002 before the ... Read the article
Donald Trump's U.S. administration has announced a new anti-immigration measure that could significantly impact U.S. entry requirements for nationals of certain countries. Starting in mid-August 2025, a one-year pilot project will require certain applicants for tourist (B-2) and business (B-1) visas to post a financial deposit of up to... Read the article
On July 25, 2025, the Mexican government published new guidelines for the issuance of visitor visas, as well as temporary and permanent residence visas. The text aims to modernize migration legislation, which was last revised in 2014. Visas to be obtained in digital format (e-visas) The new rules for obtaining ... Read the article
Senegal has recently modified its immigration policy by introducing an electronic visa system (e-visa) for nationals of countries that apply visas to Senegalese nationals. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that the travelers concerned will now have to pay their visa application fees online before arrival. This reform is part of the ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia has announced a new measure allowing visitors whose visas have expired a 30-day grace period to leave the country legally. To avoid incurring additional penalties for overstaying, travelers must have paid any outstanding fees associated with their visas, in ... Read the article
As of July 01, 2025, the VFS Global centers are closed and no longer process applications for visas, passports, OCI cards and other consular services for the Indian Embassy. If you are concerned by this process, it is now necessary to contact the consular service of the Indian embassy in ... Read the article
On July 23, the Russian government announced amendments to Federal Law No. 257-FZ (the Law of the Russian Federation on the State Border of the Russian Federation and the Federal Law on the Procedure for Exit from and Entry into the Territory of the Russian Federation). ... Read the article
As part of its economic recovery, Sri Lanka has decided to considerably expand its free tourist visa scheme for travelers from 40 countries, including Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Arab Emirates. This announcement was confirmed by the Minister ... Read the article
After a five-year suspension, India is officially reintroducing tourist visas for Chinese travelers, effective July 24, 2025. This measure, announced by the Indian Embassy in China via its Sina Weibo account, marks a major turning point in the country's migration policy towards China, and paves the way for ... Read the article
This month, the Visamundi team has selected two key destinations for the summer: Kenya and Tanzania. Both countries offer a complete travel experience, from the heart of the national parks to the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Are you planning a trip to one (or both) of these destinations? Have you booked ... Read the article
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