Spain: health form no longer compulsory
The Spanish authorities have announced that foreign travelers are no longer required to fill in or present the health control form on arrival.
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Morocco facilitates electronic visa applications for Egyptians
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.
Côte d'Ivoire no longer requires Travel Declaration for vaccinated people
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
Despite the war, Russia still cares about its tourists
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.
Colombia wants to attract digital nomads with a special visa
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
Bangladesh to introduce e-visa in 2023
Bangladesh is a South Asian country located on the Bay of Bengal to the east of India. Characterized by its lush green lands and numerous rivers, it is a particularly popular tourist destination. Until now, travellers from Europe and North America have been required to obtain a paper visa to enter Bangladesh. In 2023, the ... Read the article
Bhutan raises taxes for returning travelers
Bhutan is a welcoming, mountainous country visited by a multitude of tourists every year. For this reason, the government has put in place a number of measures to ensure the smooth running of the industry in the region. These include the payment of taxes by visitors. In a press release issued on ... Read the article
Oman takes advantage of the World Cup to simplify entry to the Sultanate
Like Qatar, the host country of the World Cup, Oman also intends to benefit from this sporting event. The monarchy has decided to relax entry requirements for World Cup spectators, with the aim of boosting its tourism sector.
Belarus also to get its own e-Visa
Foreign tourists can now obtain electronic visas to travel to Belarus. The announcement was made by the National Center for Electronic Services at the 28th International ICT Forum. Find out all you need to know.
Applying for a Schengen visa will soon be 100% online
Looking for a Schengen visa? With all the paperwork and trips to the embassy of your destination country, it's easy to get discouraged. The good news is that you'll soon be able to apply for your Schengen visa entirely online. Find out all you need to know about applying for a Schengen ... Read the article
The European Union reminds us of the reflexes we need to have when traveling
Going on a trip is one of this world's greatest distractions. However, to avoid being surprised by worries that can get in the way, you need to prepare your trip well beforehand. Here's what you need to know about traveling to the European Union, as outlined in the institution's PDF brochure. Get a passport No passport, no ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia: All types of visa can be used to perform Umrah
The "Maqam" website enables pilgrims from outside the Kingdom to prepare their Umrah. The platform works in collaboration with a number of companies and approved tourist agencies. If you'd like to find out more, here are some pointers to help you.
Airbnb and Marriott confirm that travel is back on track
The travel sector is back in business, if the latest balance sheets from Airbnb and Marriott are anything to go by. Both companies are benefiting from the reopening of borders, flexible working conditions and the upturn in business travel.
South Korea: K-ETA for Jeju Island too
Tourists wishing to visit Jeju, Korea's northernmost territory, must apply for a K-ETA permit from September 1.
Taiwan could reopen to travelers in October
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is looking to relax disease prevention measures and reopen borders. The changes will be phased in gradually. The tourist board will lift travel bans to allow Taiwanese residents to return to normal life after the covid!
Thailand extends visa waiver to 45 days
The Tourism Authority of Thailand unveils its intention to propose an innovative idea to the government. The idea is to extend the visa-free period, currently reduced to 30 days for European citizens. Here are some answers to help you find out more.
Telecommuting gives color to the U.S. market
The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a transition to remote working. This has reshaped the American market. To understand this change, academics and researchers have collected data to study the situation on the other side of the Atlantic.
Sri Lanka ETA soon valid for 6 months
People wishing to travel to Sri Lanka can now benefit from a 180-day stay. This change concerns the authorization issued in the form of an ETA. This is good news from Sri Lanka's Ministry of Tourism and Territories. There are several reasons for the government's decision to increase the period of validity ... Read the article
Japan launches its eVisa for the USA and Canada
The Japanese government has decided to relax the formalities for entering the country. The aim is to attract tourists and ease the burden on embassies and consulates. To this end, an online visa for Japan will be issued from August 18, 2022. It applies to citizens of Canada and ... Read the article
Cameroon will also have its e-Visa this month
Those who have already had the misfortune to be confronted with the complexities of consular procedures with Cameroon will be delighted by their government's announcement: Cameroon will be introducing the e-Visa concept this month.
Morocco launches its electronic visa
Morocco made the launch of its electronic visa official on July 10. "The launch [of the e-visa], [...], is aimed at simplifying and modernizing consular services, in line with the High Royal Orientations", emphasized Fouad Kadmiri, Director of Consular and Social Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation ... Read the article
Togo's new electronic visa
The country is launching its electronic visa on a new version of its national travel platform. The move comes after the Togolese government announced last February its intention to digitalize the visa and residence permit processes for international travelers. In particular, the new platform will enable travelers to ... Read the article
Cruise operators now have access to electronic visas for Saudi Arabia
Are you planning a cruise to an exceptional destination? If so, you should seriously consider Saudi Arabia. Indeed, in order to diversify the country's economy in the medium and long term, the Saudi authorities are betting heavily on the tourism sector. What's more, an electronic visa service has been launched ... Read the article
A 29th airport available for e-Visa access to India
Would you like to travel to the south of India, in the Kerala region to be precise? It is now possible for travelers to obtain an electronic visa through Kannur International Airport. The airport's operations manager made the announcement via the Indian newspaper The Hindu. Find out all you need to know.
South Korea: end of quarantine for non-vaccinated international travellers
From June 8, non-vaccinated travelers will be exempt from quarantine. In his press release of Friday June 3, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo declared that the mandatory 7-day quarantine for travelers would be lifted as of June 8. The lifting of pandemic-related restrictions ... Read the article
Russian citizens denied visas for Mexico... in Ukrainian!
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has many consequences. It is causing supply problems for certain commodities, but also tensions at diplomatic level. This is the case, for example, with Mexico's new decision to refuse electronic visa applications from Russian citizens. In fact, their requests have been rejected by ... Read the article
Will Gulf citizens soon no longer need visas for Europe?
To facilitate the free movement of people and goods, the European Union is gradually introducing VISA exemption rules for certain countries. In view of its many efforts, one might wonder whether citizens of the Gulf are among them. Find out more about the realities of VISA exemption here... Read the article
Japan will soon reopen its borders to foreign tourists
To protect its population, Japan had closed its doors to foreign tourists since the outbreak of COVID. Despite the drastic nature of this decision, it did limit the spread of the virus within the country. Today, thanks to therapeutic advances that have mitigated the pandemic, ... Read the article
Benin: Africa's most open country to foreign visitors
The rate of visa openness in Africa is rising sharply. In fact, every year, the African Development Bank publishes the Visa openness Index report. This document mentions the innovations introduced by each state. For the 4th consecutive year, Benin holds the top spot.
United States: ESTA prices have risen
Since May 26, the price of the "ESTA" electronic travel authorization has risen from 14 to 21$. As a reminder, 40 nationalities, including FRANCE, do not need a visa to travel to the USA, but must obtain an ESTA. This document is valid for 2 years, or until the associated passport expires. In addition, ... Read the article
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