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Belarus has launched an electronic visa system.
Starting March 20, 2025, citizens of 67 countries will be able to apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to visit Belarus. Here’s everything you need to know about this new online process. As digitalization continues to shape international travel, Belarus is stepping forward by launching its e-Visa system. As previously announced in December, beginning March 20, 2025, travelers from 67 eligible countries will be able to apply for their visas online, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to international openness. European Union countries, which remain visa-free until December 31, 2025, are also part of the list of qualifying countries for the Belarusian e-Visa.
From April 9, 2025, the price of the UK ETA will rise to £16.
Travelers to the UK will soon see an increase in the cost of their Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Starting April 9, 2025, the fee will rise from £10 to £16. Following weeks of speculation, the British government has officially confirmed the price hike, with the new ETA fee set at £16 (approximately €20 / US$21), up from the previous £10. This 60% increase is designed to help bolster funding for the immigration system while decreasing reliance on public funds.
Thailand is looking into shortening the visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days.
After extending visa-free stays to 60 days to attract more tourists, Thailand may be reconsidering the decision due to reported abuses. Although not yet confirmed, this potential change could impact many travelers. Thailand is weighing the reversal of one of its key measures aimed at relaxing entry requirements for foreign tourists. According to reports from the Bangkok Post and Bloomberg, the Thai government is considering shortening the visa-free stay for eligible travelers from 93 countries from 60 days to 30 days. However, this proposal has not been officially confirmed, and no date for implementation has been announced.
The Prime Minister of Japan plans to fast-track the introduction of electronic travel authorization.
Japan is accelerating its shift toward becoming a tourism powerhouse while focusing on effectively managing the growing influx of visitors. At the 26th meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Promotion of Japan as a Tourism-Oriented Country, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba introduced a range of strategic initiatives. These include upgrading infrastructure, modernizing regional entry points, and, most importantly, expediting the rollout of the "JESTA" electronic travel authorization, Japan’s equivalent to the American ESTA.
Iraq enforces electronic visa requirements for 37 countries.
In a statement, the Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced that, as of March 1, 2025, "the issuance of a visa on arrival (VOA) for nationals benefiting from this facility is suspended. Iraq now requires visitors from the following countries to apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) before arriving: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States. Travelers should ensure they obtain a visa before boarding to avoid any inconvenience, Iraqi authorities advised.
Liberia introduces its electronic visa on arrival service.
From now on, foreign travelers who wish to obtain a visa on arrival must apply online via the official Liberian immigration portal at visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr before departure. Please note that the confirmation document is not the final visa. Upon arrival at Monrovia-Roberts International Airport (ROB), travelers must present their confirmation to immigration officials for authentication. The passenger’s biometric data, including fingerprints and facial recognition, will be collected before the visa is affixed to the passport. The visa is issued for a single entry and is valid for either 30 or 90 days. A Re-Entry Permit can be requested online for multiple entries into Liberia.
Donald Trump introduces 'Gold Card' US Visa: What it signifies, especially for Indians.
U.S. President Donald Trump recently introduced the "Gold Card" residency permit, offering a new route to American citizenship for wealthy immigrants. Reports suggest that this initiative will replace the existing EB-5 investor visa program, which has been widely used by foreign investors seeking U.S. permanent residency. The Gold Card program is expected to significantly reshape the U.S. immigration landscape, particularly affecting Indian applicants who have previously relied on the EB-5 visa.
North Korea has recently opened its borders to international tourists again: Here's what it means for travel in 2025.
A small group of foreign tourists visited North Korea last week, marking the first international travelers to enter the country in five years, aside from a group of Russian tourists who visited last year. This recent trip hints that North Korea may be preparing to fully reopen to international tourism as a means of generating much-needed foreign currency to help revive its struggling economy, experts suggest. The Beijing-based travel company Koryo Tours organized the five-day trip, which took place from February 20 to February 24, for 13 international tourists to the northeastern border city of Rason, where the country’s special economic zone is located.
Israel has implemented a new electronic visa system.
In its pilot phase, the eVisa-B2 is currently available exclusively to Indian citizens. This visa category accommodates a variety of purposes, including tourism, family visits, short-term business or non-academic study trips, and medical treatment stays. Israeli authorities plan to expand this service to other nationalities that require a visa, making it easier for a broader range of travelers to access the country in the future. In February, Eyal Siso, Director General of the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA), called the launch of the electronic visa a true revolution. He highlighted that tourists wishing to visit Israel will now be able to “manage their application from home and receive their entry visa seamlessly with full accessibility.
Vietnam will continue to exempt visas for visitors from 12 countries until 2028.
In a strategic effort to boost its tourism sector and strengthen diplomatic relations, the Vietnamese government has announced an extension of visa-free travel for citizens of 12 European and Asian countries. This policy, initially introduced in August 2023, will be effective from March 15, 2025, to March 14, 2028, allowing travelers from these countries to stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa. The 12 countries included in the visa exemption program are France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Notably, Belarus, which was previously part of the visa waiver, has been removed from the list.
