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 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
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will soon be a must for all travelers from visa-exempt countries wishing to visit most Schengen states. The system, which is similar to the ESTA system in the USA and the ETA system in the UK, is designed to enhance the security of ... Read the article
The European Commission has distributed to EU member states a new framework to simplify and accelerate Schengen visa procedures for Turkish nationals, an announcement made on July 18 by Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat. This is an important decision after years of challenges faced by Turkish citizens ... Read the article
Yemen takes a major step forward with the official launch of an electronic visa system (e-Visa), designed to facilitate entry for foreign travelers, whether tourists or professionals. This e-Visa project has been under study since 2021 (our previous article), and has been in force since June 2025. A single portal for online applications ... Read the article
The Kenyan government has officially lifted the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for nationals of South Africa and other southern African countries. Earlier this year, the authorities had announced the exemption of the majority of African countries (our previous article). This decision has now evolved and aims to reinforce free movement on the continent ... Read the article
Electronic visas (e-visa) are now available for several member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Kuwait and Qatar have been added to the list of eligible countries. This is an important step towards simplifying consular procedures and strengthening bilateral relations between India and the GCC countries. This initiative, ... Read the article
India has announced the launch of an electronic visa system (e-Visa) for Bahraini nationals wishing to travel to India. The news was shared on Thursday, July 10, 2025 by the Indian Ambassador to the small Middle Eastern country, Vinod K. Jacob, via a social media post.
Kuwait recently launched a new electronic visa platform (e-visa), marking an important step in its strategy of digital modernization and enhanced international connectivity. The initiative aims to facilitate and accelerate entry procedures for both travelers and residents, while supporting the country's ambition to become a hub for ... Read the article
On July 08, 2025, maintenance was carried out on Cameroon's official consular services portal. The e-Visa application form has been updated. Discover in this article, the new required information that could impact your next online visa application. e-Visa application form update ... Read the article
With effect from September 8, 2025, Hong Kong will be increasing fees for many immigration services, including visas, entry permits, passports and travel documents. This measure affects both travelers and foreign residents, with increases ranging from 3% to 51% depending on the service concerned. Why should you ... Read the article
Gabon has announced the introduction of a free tourist e-visa for all international travelers between July 1 and September 30, 2025. The measure was presented at a press conference in Libreville on June 30, 2025 by Tourism Minister Pascal Ogowe Siffon and Interior Minister Hermann Immongault. ... Read the article
From October 1, 2025, all international travelers arriving in Taiwan will be required to complete an electronic arrival card, which will permanently replace the traditional paper form. This move is designed to simplify procedures for entering the country and improve the efficiency of border control. Travelers have already been able to use the electronic version of the card since ... Read the article
The Cuban Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) has issued essential information via its official social networks as the new mandatory electronic visa for certain travelers to Cuba approaches. As of July this year, all travelers wishing to visit Cuba for tourism purposes will be required to obtain an electronic visa via the ... Read the article
As of July 1, 2025, VFS Global centers in France will cease all processing of visa applications, passports, OCI cards and other consular services on behalf of the Embassy of India. The centers will be closed to the public. It will no longer be possible to contact VFS services by telephone or e-mail. ... Read the article
In a move aimed at boosting tourism and international economic exchanges, China has extended its visa-free transit policy to 240 hours (or 10 days) for nationals of 55 countries, according to a statement from the state news agency Xinhua. The measure took effect on June 12, 2025. This initiative ... Read the article
Thailand continues to boost its tourist appeal by expanding its visa-free policies. According to recent government announcements, travelers from over 90 countries can now enjoy an extended visa-free stay, with the aim of boosting tourist numbers and supporting the local economy. As of July 15, 2024, the ... Read the article
From June 30, 2025, Russia will be imposing a new procedure on foreigners wishing to enter its territory without a visa: from now on, they will have to fill in an electronic application to obtain a compulsory QR code to present when crossing the border. This is one of a series of restrictive measures adopted by the Russian government, ... Read the article
The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are about to launch their unified tourist visa, which is set to transform the region's tourism sector. This new visa, comparable to the European Schengen system, will enable visitors to explore the 6 member states - the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, Bahrain ... Read the article
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