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Some countries can visit the Pink Mosque without a visa for Iran

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

by Visagov | 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 Visagov | 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 Visagov | 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...

You need a Sri Lanka visa for US citizens to visit the highlands

Sri Lanka visa for US citizens: How to get it and other requirements

by Pilar Dujan | January 26, 2024

Things to do in Sri Lanka abound. The range is unbelievable: from the most stunning natural landscapes of the Central Highlands to ancient cities with millennia of history, you’ll never be bored on this island. However, as...

Singaporean citizens can travel to China visa free and viceversa

Citizens of Singapore and China can now travel visa-free

by Visagov | January 26, 2024

Starting on February 9th, 2024, citizens of Singapore and China can travel between the two countries without having to apply for a visa. This reciprocal visa exemption will be in place for those staying for 30 days...

GCC countries can travel to London with the UK ETA

UAE, Oman and more GCC countries can now apply for a UK ETA

by Visagov | January 25, 2024

Citizens of the Gulf countries can now travel to the UK without the need to apply for the pre-entry visa. This new travel requirement will be mandatory for those traveling from February 22 onwards. Starting on February...

Discover how to get a Turkey visa from UK

Turkey visa from UK: What do UK citizens need to visit Turkey?

by Pilar Dujan | January 24, 2024

Are you planning on traveling to Turkey as a UK citizen? Then you need to know if you need to apply for the Turkey visa from UK, as well as other necessary advice for foreigners. For...

Canada imposes a 2 year cap on its student visas

Canada puts a 2-year cap to its international student visas

by Visagov | January 24, 2024

On Monday, the Canadian Immigration Minister announced an immediate 2-year cap on the number of student visas issued to foreign citizens. Approximately 360,000 visas are expected to be granted in 2024. However, that represents a 35%...

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