The Visamundi teams keep abreast of frequent legislative changes in immigration policy and share trends, news, announcements, rumors and other relevant information with you.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering closing several U.S. consulates in France, including the one in Strasbourg, as part of a State Department cost-cutting policy. This decision, if implemented, could have repercussions both for travelers and for Franco-American diplomatic relations. According to information revealed ... Read the article
Morocco launches "Yalla", the must-have mobile app for CAN 2025 fans In the run-up to the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025, to be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the country is preparing to welcome fans with innovative initiatives. Among these, the "Yalla" mobile application is ... Read the article
In anticipation of the Hajj 2025 season, Saudi authorities have announced restrictions on Umrah visas. It is crucial to take note of the following important dates: Omra visas issued are valid until April 13, 2025, as opposed to the previous one-year validity. What about April? For April 2025, ... Read the article
Several countries have strict regulations concerning the use of satellite communication devices, such as the Garmin inReach. These devices, which can send messages, issue SOS alerts, track a route and share one's position without requiring cellular service, may be illegal in some countries. The example of India In India, the use of ... Read the article
Kenya to introduce multiple-entry electronic travel authorization (eTA). Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that the government will review visa and eTA requirements for passengers arriving at the port of Mombasa, in a bid to stimulate growth in cruise tourism. ... Read the article
A 60-year-old British man has been arrested in Thailand's Chiang Mai province for overstaying his 25-year visa. The man had arrived in Thailand in 2000 on a 30-day tourist visa and had never left the country since. A "record" according to ... Read the article
Nigeria is modernizing its visa application process with the upcoming launch of an e-Visa mobile application. The initiative aims to make it easier for international visitors to obtain visas, and to make the experience faster and simpler. Improving the visa application process The Minister of the Interior of ... Read the article
Namibia is about to launch its new e-visa system, following allegations that its online visa system was malfunctioning. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) denied the allegations, explaining that the system had not yet been launched. It ... Read the article
South Korea is set to modernize its immigration process with the introduction of the e-Arrival or Electronic Arrival Card, launched on February 24, 2025. This new digital system will replace traditional paper arrival forms, to simplify entry procedures for international travelers. The initiative is designed to improve efficiency at checkpoints ... Read the article
Russia: a new entry point unveiled Russia continues to facilitate international travel by expanding its electronic visa program (e-Visa). The Russian government has announced the addition of a new checkpoint to the already long list, bringing the total number of entry points accessible with an e-Visa to 105. Tashanta: ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia is considerably tightening its visa policy, particularly for nationals of fourteen countries, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt. Since February 1, 2025, the Saudi authorities have suspended multiple-entry visas for 14 nationalities, a decision that has a direct impact on tourist and business travel, as well as ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia has announced new rules for the Hajj pilgrimage in 2025, focusing on safety and organization. The new measures include a ban on children and visa restrictions, as well as new payment options. Ban on children For the first time, children will not be allowed ... Read the article
The Saudi Arabian authorities were quick to respond to the fiasco surrounding the formalities for Umrah pilgrims: vaccination against meningitis is no longer compulsory. This decision, communicated by the Saudi General Civil Aviation Authority, marks a departure from previous requirements. An end to obligation, not to precaution This measure means, in concrete terms, ... Read the article
India, a country with a thousand facets, attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year. To facilitate access to this vast territory, the Indian government has introduced the e-Visa system, a practical solution for many travelers. However, it's important to understand the limitations of this electronic visa, particularly as regards ... Read the article
The latest news comes from the Sahel, a region where borders, identities and alliances are being redefined. At the heart of these changes, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), made up of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, has distinguished itself with a bold initiative: the creation of a single visa, dubbed the "Liptako Visa". ... Read the article
Kenya recently announced a major change to its travel policy, removing the requirement for electronic travel authorization (eTA) for the majority of African citizens. Travelers from many African countries can enter Kenya without the need for a prior eTA. This exemption does not apply to Somalia and Libya ... Read the article
The UK has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, similar to the American ESTA or the South Korean K-ETA. ETA is compulsory for nationals of many UK visa-exempt countries. Initially, this requirement also applied to travelers in transit, raising concerns and criticism ... Read the article
Thailand is set to modernize its immigration process with the introduction of a mandatory online TM6 form for all foreign visitors from May 1. The initiative, which bears a striking resemblance to the "arrival card" fashionable in many countries, underscores the country's efforts to improve the traveler experience and strengthen ... Read the article
** Updated January 17, 2025 at 11am ** From February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will impose a new health rule for all travelers entering its territory, including pilgrims performing Umrah or Hajj. This measure makes it compulsory to present a certificate of vaccination against meningitis for ... Read the article
Belarus has decided to extend visa-free travel for citizens of 38 European countries until December 31, 2025. This measure, originally scheduled to expire at the end of 2024, allows nationals of the countries concerned to stay in Belarus visa-free for 30 consecutive days per entry, with a maximum of 90 days per calendar year. The ... Read the article
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
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