The Passports of These Countries Are Banned in at Least One World Country

Having a passport that can access a large number of countries without the need of getting a visa, is a dream for many, in particular for passionate and adventurous travelers. While many world citizens have the luck of holding such passports, like the Japanese, Italians, and Germans, others live with the pain of holding a…

Canada Extends Emergency Visa Application Period for Ukrainians Until July 15, 2023

The Canadian federal government has decided to extend its special visa program for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war until mid-July this year. According to a press release by the same, through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization Emergency Travel (CUAET) program established last year, Ukrainian refugees overseas can apply for a free temporary visa in Canada, VisaGuide.World reports….

UK’s ETA Will Have a Negative Impact on Ireland’s Tourism, Irish Prime Minister Says

Following the decision of the UK to introduce an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), the Irish authorities have said that such a scheme will damage tourism in Ireland. The Prime Minister of Ireland, Leo Varadkar, was the one who raised concerns on the matter and stressed that as soon as the new system becomes effective, the…

Tourists from Ukraine, Russia & Australia to Face Stronger Visa Requirements for Bad Behavior in Bali

Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have announced that the country has decided to tighten visa requirements for many vacationers who are breaking a series of rules. As the Global Herald reports, the Bali government is under pressure to crack down on countries accused of bad behaviour, especially tourists coming from Australia, Ukraine and Russia, VisaGuide.World reports….

Russia Introduces New Vaccination Requirement for Foreign Employees

Russia has introduced a new vaccination requirement for all nationals of foreign countries who are currently working in the country or have applied for a work permit. According to an official statement issued in the legal information portal of Russia, under the new rules, all foreign nationals and their employers must complete vaccination against measles…

Canada Extends Post-Graduation Work Permits for up to 18 Months

The Canadian authorities have announced that from April 6, 2023, foreign nationals with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits will qualify to work longer in Canada as the country has decided to extend the document’s validity in an attempt to retain high-skilled talent. According to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship of Canada, Sean…

US to Resume Domestic Visa Renewals, Including For H-1B & L Visa Categories

Authorities in the United States are planning to resume domestic visa renewals, for several categories, among them for H-1B and L visa categories as well. The new changes have been announced by a State Department spokesperson, VisaGuide.World reports. In addition, a report provided by Nikkei Asia noted that the US department would start a pilot…

Brazil to Reimpose Visa Requirements for Tourists From Canada, US, Japan & Australia From October 1

Authorities in Brazil have decided to reintroduce visa requirements for tourists from Canada, the United States, Japan, and Australia, the country’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed. The same said that the new changes would become effective starting from October 1 this year. “The Brazilian Government has decided to resume the requirement of visitor visas for citizens…

UK to Introduce ETA for 6 Countries in February 2024

The United Kingdom authorities have announced that from February 22, 2024, the requirement to get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will start applying to nationals of six countries – Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. An ETA is a new requirement that will apply to all nationals of other countries…