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eTA vs eVisa: Understanding their differences

by Visagov | November 30, 2025
When traveling internationally in 2026, holding the correct entry documentation is essential. The two most common digital authorizations are eTAs and eVisas. Although both are processed online, they serve different legal purposes depending on your citizenship...

How to take visa photos

by Visagov | November 13, 2025
When processing an application, many doubts arise, but there is one mistake that repeats more often than might be expected: the photograph. Although it may seem like a minor detail, it is one of the main...

Fines and penalties for exceeding visa duration

by Visagov | November 11, 2025
All travel visas have two characteristics that are often confused: visa validity and length of stay. These are not the same: Visa validity: indicates the period of time during which the document may be used to enter...

Maximize your travel budget: all about the VAT refund

by Catherine | April 9, 2024
Traveling across Europe is an enriching experience, but expenses can quickly add up. However, there exists an opportunity to gain back some of the expenses in the form of VAT refund. In this article, we'll delve...

The Ins and Outs of International Travel Insurance

by Pilar Dujan | September 26, 2023
When planning a trip, it’s important to make sure you have all that you could possibly need. In some cases that includes purchasing international travel insurance. For some countries it’s mandatory. For most, however, it’s not...

International Driving Permit: Drive anywhere!

by Pilar Dujan | July 3, 2023
When traveling internationally, being able to rent a car and drive can help make the trip go smoother: you can follow your own schedule and avoid public transport.  However, you can’t do it without an International Driving...

Nationality and Citizenship: Are they different or the same?

by Pilar Dujan | July 3, 2023
If you talk about nationality, you’re referring to your belonging to one state, the country you’re a legal citizen of.  It affects the rights you have to vote, work, travel, pay taxes and serve in the military...

How to renew a passport: All you must know before traveling

by Pilar Dujan | May 18, 2023
One of the main requisites for international travel is having a valid passport. Here we will go over the renewal process, extremely important if we’re traveling to a country that requires its visitors to have an...