The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.
Tourist taxes are becoming increasingly widespread around the world, with over 60 destinations now applying them. Russia is the latest country to join this trend, introducing a new tourist tax from January 1, 2025. The tourist tax, also known as the "taxe de ... Read the article
Belize is launching a new digital immigration and customs declaration system, accessible online from December 1, 2024, to facilitate travel. The free, confidential system allows inbound and outbound travelers to submit their forms prior to arrival at Philip Goldson International Airport, then progressively at all points ... Read the article
Cambodia is reducing its e-Visa tariffs from January 1, 2025, making the country more accessible to international travelers. The electronic tourist visa (e-Visa T) will be reduced from US$36 to US$30, while the electronic business visa (e-Visa E) will be lowered from US$42 to US$35. This initiative is designed to stimulate ... Read the article
India, a land of spirituality and ancestral knowledge, is attracting more and more foreign students in search of a unique academic experience. To appeal to this knowledge-hungry youth, New Delhi has introduced a new electronic visa system, the e-Student visa. On paper, the process seems simple and intuitive. But in practice, ... Read the article
The Mauritanian government has just announced a radical simplification of administrative procedures for travelers. Gone are the days of long queues at embassies and consulates, as Mauritania enters the digital age for visa applications. As of January 5, 2025, the electronic visa, or e-Visa, will be compulsory for all foreign travelers requiring ... Read the article
South Korea has decided to extend its Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) exemption until December 31, 2025. This decision comes in response to the goal of revitalizing tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic, offering simplified procedures for travelers from 67 visa-exempt countries. As the Korean authorities remind us, ... Read the article
Since August 1, 2023, Russia has relaunched its electronic visa system, simplifying access to the country for international travelers despite the context. This initiative, which has already attracted more than 541,000 visitors in the space of a year, could soon undergo a major change. A success that calls for changes The Kremlin is not counting ... Read the article
St. Kitts and Nevis, the Caribbean archipelago, is set to modernize its entry procedures with the introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system planned for 2025 for visa-exempt nationalities. The initiative, announced by Prime Minister Terrance Drew in his December 16, 2024 budget speech, aims to simplify the traveler experience while strengthening ... Read the article
The dynamic West African country of Ghana🇬🇭 recently decided to abolish visa requirements for all African citizens. The decision, announced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, marks a new step towards continental unity and integration. The decision to make Ghana visa-free for Africans was announced ... Read the article
In 2024, Kenya took the important step of abolishing visa requirements for all visitors from around the world, replacing this system with an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Yet barely a year later, the idea of revising this policy is already gaining ground, motivated by criticism and fallout ... Read the article
Contrary to information relayed by certain sources or travelers' Facebook groups, the Seychelles authorities have confirmed to our agency that the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) remains compulsory for all travelers, including those in transit cruising in the archipelago. This clarification puts an end to the uncertainties caused by negotiations between some of the ... Read the article
Chad takes a major step forward in its digital modernization with the rollout of the eVisa system accessible via the official eVisa.td portal. It had been announced in 2019. This platform now enables travelers subject to a visa requirement to apply online for a short-stay visa, valid for a maximum ... Read the article
Uzbekistan recently revised its passport validity requirements for travelers from visa-exempt countries. Prior to this change, it was sufficient for travelers' passports to be valid on the date of entry into Uzbek territory. Now, however, passports must be valid for at least 6 months ... Read the article
From January 1, 2025, the electronic visa system (e-Visa) will be deployed in all 94 Thai embassies and consulates worldwide. This announcement, made by Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on December 17, marks a turning point in the country's welcome policy. Gone are the days when ... Read the article
From 2025, the City of the Doges will double its tourist tax from 5 to 10 euros per visitor. A decision that is sure to send shockwaves through the tourism world and beyond. A tight timetable and higher rates Venice's city council, at the instigation of the mayor ... Read the article
The municipality of Mogán, located 93 kilometers from Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria, has just announced the introduction of a tourist tax from January 2025. A first in the Spanish archipelago, it could well be emulated. How much will it cost? A modest 15 euro cents per person per day. In other words ... Read the article
Who'd have thought it? Cameroon has just unveiled some head-turning figures. According to Lejeune Mbella Mbella, Cameroon's Minister of External Relations, e-Visa, the digital sesame that was so decried in its early days, has turned into a veritable goose that lays golden eggs for the state coffers. In just 18 months, this ... Read the article
Kuwait has just put its electronic visa system on hold, and without warning. A decision that comes as a surprise to globetrotters accustomed to preparing their trip with a simple click. Gone are the comforts of the online visa, replaced by a retro parenthesis where the old-fashioned stamp reigns supreme. A system undergoing maintenance, ... Read the article
Gone are the long queues and tedious procedures involved in obtaining a visa for the Democratic Republic of Congo on arrival. At the dawn of 2025, the country is preparing to launch its fully electronic visa. This long-awaited digital sesame, first announced in 2023, promises to radically transform the experience of travelers wishing to set foot ... Read the article
On November 25, 2023, a group of 5th graders from the Collège Saint-Winoc in Bergues, northern France, had their school trip to Scotland canceled at the last minute due to an administrative problem. This misadventure highlights the importance of rigorous preparation for international trips, particularly in the post-Brexit context. ... Read the article
Do you dream of discovering the wonders of Vietnam, but the visa process has you in a cold sweat? Don't panic! The solution to your Vietnamese e-visa payment problems is at hand. Let's dive into the administrative maze to guide you towards a successful visa application. Vietnam ... Read the article
From January 1, 2025, South Korea will re-impose the Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) requirement for travelers from 67 currently exempt countries and territories. This temporary exemption, introduced on April 1, 2023 as part of the "Visit Korea Year 2023-2024" program, was aimed at boosting tourism ... Read the article
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
The countdown has begun for travelers to the UK. From November 27, nationals of many countries will have to comply with a new formality: obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This measure, which is part of the UK's drive to digitalize its borders by ... Read the article
Seychelles, a paradise destination known for its pristine beaches and rich biodiversity, recently extended its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system to travelers arriving by sea. This initiative aims to enhance security while facilitating border crossing for visitors. This change marks an important evolution in the country's policies ... Read the article
Gone are the days when you could fly to Tunisian beaches with a simple identity card in your pocket. From January 1, 2025, Tunisia will be tightening the screws: all travelers, including Europeans, will be required to present a valid passport before setting foot on Tunisian soil. This decision, ... Read the article
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
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 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
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
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