Category: Visitor & Tourist Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EU Eyes Visa-Free Travel Changes

The European Union (EU) is moving forward with plans to strengthen its visa suspension rules, which could make it easier to end visa-free travel for citizens of 61 countries. This move could impact several countries that want to join the EU, such as Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, as well as…
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Visa Rules Tighten: Namibia Responds to EU Entry Policies

Starting April 1, 2025, citizens from 17 European Union and Schengen countries will need a visa on arrival to enter Namibia. This means travellers from these countries will have to get a visa when they land in Namibia, instead of entering visa-free as they may have done before. The decision, initially taken by the Namibian…
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Greece Renews Easy-Entry Visa Scheme for Turkish Visitors

Turkish tourists will be able to keep enjoying Greece’s fast-track visa-on-arrival program for another year until April 2026. This special scheme allows Turkish citizens to visit 12 Greek islands without going through the full Schengen visa process. Instead, they can get a short-stay visa (from one to seven days) directly at the port of entry.…
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Simplifying US Travel: A Guide to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

The United States’ Visa Waiver Program (VWP) permits citizens of specific countries to travel to the United States (US) for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa.  This initiative aims to facilitate international travel and bolster economic ties while maintaining stringent security standards.​ Joining the VWP is no quick…
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Vietnam Extends Visa Waiver for Schengen Nationals Until 2028

Vietnam has extended its visa-free entry policy for passport holders from eight Schengen countries, allowing them to visit without a visa until March 14, 2028. This extension applies to nationals of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, who can stay in Vietnam for up to 45…
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