The Visagov blog

Bulgaria and Romania to enter the passport-free Schengen area

by Catherine Carey | February 6, 2024
From March 31st on, Bulgaria and Romania will be partially admitted to the Schengen area. Air and sea border air controls between Bulgaria, Romania and the existing Schengen Member States will be lifted. Land border checks...

Your essential handbook to Thailand entry requirements

by Catherine Carey | February 6, 2024
Are you about to travel to Thailand? Immersing oneself in the enchantment of Thailand is to delve into a captivating tapestry of tradition, exoticism, and stunning natural beauty. This Southeast Asian nation is renowned for its...

Thailand visa requirements

by Pilar Dujan | February 5, 2024
Thailand is one of the top travel destinations in Asia and the world. There are so many different things to do in Thailand, like touring the local beaches and islands, or enjoying the wonderful historical attractions...

Iran: these 28 countries can now travel to Iran visa-free

by Pilar Dujan | February 2, 2024
Visiting Iran’s tourist attractions just became easier for citizens of 28 countries. Starting on February 4, passport holders of some countries can travel visa-free to Iran for tourism.  This is a unilateral visa exemption, which means that...

Digital visa to be issued for Paris Olympic games

by Catherine Carey | February 1, 2024
Franche is issuing some digital visas for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games. Around 70,000 digital visas are expected to be issued for the games between July 26 to August 11 and from August 28 to...

Ghana to remove its visa requirements for Africans by December

by Pilar Dujan | January 30, 2024
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the president of Ghana, announced during the annual Africa Prosperity Dialogue that the country plans on removing its visa requirements for all African citizens by December, 2024. President Akufo-Addo emphasized the importance...

What language is spoken in Brazil? A brief history

by Pilar Dujan | January 30, 2024
Brazil is the largest country in South America, and the fifth-largest in the world. It holds many tourist attractions within its borders: beautiful and lively cities like Rio de Janeiro, a fun and colorful culture, the...

FITUR in Madrid: The biggest tourism fair in the world

by Pilar Dujan | January 29, 2024
The 44th Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR, International Tourism Fair), took place last week in Madrid.  The fair was a huge success: over 250.000 people walked through its halls during its five days, almost 100.000 of which...