China has expanded the list of countries with a unilateral visa-free regime

Added to the list of 5 European countries Now citizens of Norway, Greece, Denmark, Cyprus and Slovenia can enter China without a visa for up to 15 days. It is important to note that in response, European (Schengen) countries do not cancel the visa regime for Chinese citizens. Earlier, China introduced a visa-free travel regime […]

Italy and Bulgaria have tightened the requirements for obtaining a tourist visa

Applicants from the Russian Federation are required to provide information about their work over the past 10 years The Italian visa Application Center VMS in St. Petersburg obliged applicants from the Russian Federation to provide information about their work over the past 10 years with a digital signature. According to the data on the website

Sri Lanka has restored the old system of issuing visas to tourists

The new president changed the rules in two days In Sri Lanka, the electronic visa issuance system ETA, which was in effect until April 2024, was restored. The introduction of the old rules is envisaged from the first minute on September 27. Such a statement by the new president of the country was quoted yesterday

EES launch – new delays?

From November 10, the European Union must introduce new rules for entry into the Schengen area for non-EU citizens The launch date of the EES Entry/Exit System may be postponed again, as three countries have reportedly stated that they are not ready to implement it in early November. The EES, which will oblige citizens of

Oman – free visa for cruise passengers

Passengers must use a visa within 30 days The Oman Administration has announced this change in Oman’s visa policy. Oman will introduce a free 10-day visa for cruise ship passengers and crew members. A 10-day visa will be issued by the authorities at the request of the cruise ship agent for those who are on

Greece restricts island cruises

New rules have been introduced restricting cruise tourism to the islands Last year, a record 33 million people visited Greece, and in the first half of 2024 their number increased by another 15.5%. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that cruises become a heavy burden for many Greek islands during the summer season: “Greece as a

Thailand is ready to launch ETA on December 1

The ETA system will be applied to visitors from 93 countries with visa-free regime, except for citizens of Malaysia, Laos and Cambodia From December 1, Thailand will launch an electronic entry permit (ETA) system for all travelers who come from countries with a visa-free regime, timesofindia reports. This new system has been designed to enhance

It will become more difficult for Russian tourists to shop in Turkey

The Turkish Ministry of Finance is preparing to introduce restrictions on cash payments The Turkish Ministry of Finance is preparing to impose a ban on cash payments for purchases in the amount of 7 thousand Turkish lira or more. This is about $ 205 or about 19 thousand rubles.As TurizmGuncel clarifies, this measure could deal

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