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Albania to lift visa requirements for 5 countries

by Visagov | March 19, 2024
Albania has lifted visa requirements for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and  Thailand. This move is implemented in order to increase the number of tourists entering Albania...

Changes on the horizon for Greece's golden visa grogram

by Visagov | March 14, 2024
The government in Greece wants to implement some changes in its Golden Visa. Some of the proposed changes are to raise the minimum amount of money to invest in real estate to €800.000 in some areas...

Kenya waives eTA fees for citizens of some countries

by Visagov | March 13, 2024
Kenya has recently made some important changes to its visa policy. For starters, foreign citizens no longer need to apply for the visa to Kenya. Now, those traveling for tourism need to obtain the Kenya eTA.  As...

Climbers of Mount Everest must use a tracking chip

by Visagov | 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 Visagov | 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 Visagov | 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 Visagov | 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 Visagov | 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...

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