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The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.

China waffles on its visa waiver strategy

China is redrawing the contours of its policy for welcoming foreign visitors. Gone are the days when the Middle Kingdom barricaded itself behind an administrative wall. Now, the country is rolling out the red carpet to a growing number of nationalities, offering them simplified access to its thousand-year-old treasures and futuristic megacities. The Chinese government ... Read the article

Suspension of visas on arrival in Tanzania in January 2025

Tanzania is set to simplify its entry procedures for international travellers. From January 30, 2025, the country "should" suspend the issuance of visas on arrival, requiring visitors to obtain an electronic visa before departure. This decision, which has already prompted a number of reactions from the tourism industry, marks a turning point ... Read the article

Kazakhstan introduces a visa for digital nomads

The world has changed radically in recent years, with the rise of digital technologies enabling new forms of remote working. Kazakhstan is no exception to this trend, and recently announced an initiative that could revolutionize the way digital workers think about their business. By introducing a visa for ... Read the article

Burundi: visa exemption for citizens of COMESA countries

Burundi recently took a significant step towards regional cooperation and African integration. President Évariste Ndayishimiye announced that the country would exempt nationals of COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) member states from the short-stay visa requirement. The aim of this measure is to encourage the free movement ... Read the article

Panama simplifies entry for travellers requiring a visa

The Panamanian government has just published a decree that considerably extends visa exemption for certain foreign travelers. The measure, which will come into force on January 1, 2025, is designed to simplify entry into the country for holders of visas or residence permits issued by nations considered "safe". Until now, travelers ... Read the article

India updates the content of issued e-Visas

As India continues its quest for modernization, a subtle but significant change has just been made to its e-Visa system. Contrary to rumors, this is not a complete overhaul of the application process. The core of this update concerns only the rendering of the documents issued, more specifically the PDF files ... Read the article

Jordan exempts Libyans from visa requirements

A new era has dawned for Libyan travellers wishing to discover the treasures of Jordan. The Hashemite kingdom has just made it easier for Libyan nationals to enter its territory by waiving their visa requirements. This decision, taken by the Jordanian Ministry of the Interior, marks a turning point in relations between the two countries. Gone are the ... Read the article

Australia: Qantas tests digital arrival forms

Gone are the days of lost pens and hastily scribbled declarations! Australia is about to say goodbye to paper arrival forms, relics of a bygone era that have haunted travelers' suitcases for decades. Qantas, the country's flagship airline, has just launched a trial that could well revolutionize the experience of ... Read the article

Equatorial Guinea exempts Lebanese from visa requirements

In a bold move combining diplomacy and economic opportunism, Equatorial Guinea has announced its intention to grant visas to all Lebanese wishing to settle there. The decision, announced by Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue on social networks, comes against a tense geopolitical backdrop in the Middle East. A warm welcome against a backdrop of ... Read the article

Cuba: We know the expiry date of tourist cards!

Travelers beware: if you've got a tourist card for Cuba sitting in a drawer, it's time to dust it off! The Cuban authorities have just announced an extension to the validity of these precious sesames. Originally scheduled to expire at the end of 2024, the deadline has now been set for June 30, 2025. A ... Read the article

South Africa: details on the future electronic travel authorization

South Africa is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation of its immigration and civic services. The aim is to modernize and simplify administrative procedures for South African citizens and international travelers alike. The Home Affairs @ Home project, unveiled by the South African Department of Home Affairs, is set to revolutionize the user experience, making ... Read the article

India offers 100,000 visas to boost tourism

India is pulling out all the stops to boost tourism. The government has just announced a shock measure: 100,000 free visas for foreign tourists. The initiative, dubbed "Chalo India" (Let's go to India), is designed to give the country's tourism sector a serious boost. A tempting offer, but not a first This is the ... Read the article

Jordanians need visas again to travel to the UK

The recent announcement of the suspension of the e-permit system for Jordanian citizens wishing to travel to the UK has raised many questions and concerns. The decision, effective from September 10, 2024, now means that Jordanians will need to apply for a visa in advance before they can enter the UK. This ... Read the article

Qatar eligible for ESTA as early as December

In a landmark announcement for U.S.-Qatari relations, the U.S. State Department has confirmed that Qatar will become, as of December 1, 2024, the 42nd country to join the prestigious U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This decision makes Qatar the first Gulf Arab state to benefit from ... Read the article