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Travel Situation in the Middle East (March 2026): How Does It Affect Flights and e-Visas?

by Visagov | March 19, 2026
We break down the impact of the geopolitical situation on flight routes and visa processing for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Find out why borders remain open and how to secure your trip with verified...

New visa scheme for Turkish travelers to Greek islands

by Catherine | April 4, 2024
Turkish citizens now can enjoy some of Greece's islands without needing a full visa. From the 1st of April, Turkish visitors are able to apply for a new holiday visa, which allows them to visit a...

All steps to get new Spain Digital Nomad Visa explained

by Catherine | March 27, 2024
With remote work becoming increasingly popular, Spain has become one of the countries to offer a digital nomad visa. In 2023, Spain launched this special visa as part of the new Startup Act to encourage entrepreneurship...

Malawi announces 45 countries eligible for visa-free travel

by Catherine | March 26, 2024
Malawi has announced the waiver of entry visa fees for nationals of many nations, including the US, Australia, UK, France and Germany. This visa-free policy will streamline the access for International tourists and boost tourism...

The Galapagos islands to double its entry fee for tourists

by Catherine | March 25, 2024
Travelers to the Galapagos Islands will see an increased entry fee from August 2024 on. Tourists from most countries will be required to pay $200 (€184). Right now the entry fee is $100 (€92) for most...

Travel visa for Ireland from Dominica, Honduras & Vanuatu

by Catherine | March 21, 2024
Starting March 7, nationals from Dominica, Honduras, and Vanuatu need to obtain a visa to travel and enter Ireland. They will also need a transit visa, if they plan to stopover in any Irish airport as...

Albania to lift visa requirements for 5 countries

by Catherine | 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 Catherine | 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...

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