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Climbers of Mount Everest must use a tracking chip

by Catherine Carey | March 12, 2024
Nepal introduces a new requirement for all climbers: you must use a tracking chip if you intend to climb Mount Everest. This new requirement has been made mandatory now, ahead of Spring, when summit season begins...

China will grant visa exemption to more EU countries in March

by Pilar Dujan | March 11, 2024
China keeps expanding its visa-exemption program. Now, it has added new EU members to the list: Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Citizens of these countries who hold ordinary passports will be able to travel...

Saudi Arabia has begun issuing visas for Hajj 2024

by Catherine Carey | March 7, 2024
From the 1st of March, Saudi Arabia is issuing Hajj visas to Muslim pilgrims. All muslims around the world can now apply for the Hajj visa and until April 29. You cannot travel for Hajj pilgrimage...

Changes to the Canada visa requirements for Mexican citizens

by Pilar Dujan | March 4, 2024
The Canadian government announced important changes in regards to travel permits for Mexican citizens. From February 29th onwards, those who wish to travel from Mexico to Canada might have to apply for a visitor visa instead...

Japan imposes measures to combat overtourism in Mount Fuji

by Pilar Dujan | March 1, 2024
The government of Japan has designed a few measures to combat overtourism in one of the country’s most famous attractions: Mount Fuji, specifically the popular Yoshida Trail. Starting on July 1st, the number of visitors on...

Georgians can travel visa-free to China

by Catherine Carey | February 29, 2024
Citizens of Georgia will be able to travel visa-free from China. Georgians will be able to travel to China for up to 30 days without needing a visa. This decision comes after a series of policies aimed...

Residents of UAE can now apply for the Morocco eVisa

by Pilar Dujan | February 28, 2024
Holders of a valid United Arab Emirates ID card who can legally stay for at least 180 days have been declared eligible for the Morocco eVisa. Now, residents of the UAE who wish to discover the...

Traveling to the UK: Do I need a UK ETA?

by Catherine Carey | February 27, 2024
Since the end of 2023, the UK’s Home Office has begun implementing its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. Different visitors to the UK must apply for this travel permit to be legally allowed into the UK...

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