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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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%...
Australia cancels its ‘Golden visa’ for foreign investors
by Visagov | January 22, 2024
The government of Australia has decided to stop issuing the 888 visa, also known as the ‘Golden visa’. Its goal was to boost foreign investments in Australia, but it was found to be "delivering poor economic...