Travelers planning a trip to Dubai must now meet stricter visa application requirements. Effective November 19, 2024, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai mandates that all visa applicants provide a confirmed […]
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In a significant boost for the U.S. travel and tourism sector, the Biden administration has announced ambitious goals aimed at reducing visa wait times and expanding travel access to the United States. The development comes
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ETA does not only stand for ‘Estimated Time of Arrival’. These days, it also stands for an Electronic Travel Authorisation which is an entry requirement or pre-screening for visa-exempt travellers visiting a foreign country. An
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The Japanese government is planning to introduce a screening system which will require visitors from 71 visa-exempt regions and countries, to declare certain personal information before entering the country as reported by Japanese daily, Sankei
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Thailand has unveiled new visa measures to stimulate its economy through enhanced travel and tourism opportunities. These include 60-day visa exemption and Visa on Arrival (VOA) schemes, Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), and student visas, which
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Turkish travelers faced significant challenges in 2023, with Schengen visa rejections costing them a staggering €13 million. The rising number of denials has highlighted the growing difficulties for Turkish citizens seeking to travel abroad. According
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BLS International, one of the world’s largest providers of visa, passport, and consular services, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Turkey-based iDATA and its subsidiaries for approximately $96 million. Established in 2005, BLS
Israel is changing its entry visa policy and introducing entry restrictions for Ukrainian citizens. Starting July 1, citizens from countries with visa-free access to Israel, including Ukraine, must apply for an ETA-IL permit for stays
Turkey, experiencing a significant visa crisis with its largest trading partner, the European Union (EU), now tops the list of the world’s most expensive passports. Despite being ranked 52nd among 194 countries on the Henley
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China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced that it will grant a visa-free policy for foreign tourist groups who enter China by cruise ships at all cruise ports along the coast of China, starting May
At the Arabian Travel Market 2024, vital discussions were held about enhancing the GCC’s tourism sector, with a focus on collaboration, ease of inter-regional travel, and infrastructure development. H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE
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Turkish citizens applying for Schengen visas face significant challenges as they struggle to find available appointments across European countries. Applicants are often subjected to long waiting periods and sometimes incur additional costs due to the
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