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With the rise of remote workers, the possibility of working while travelling abroad has become a reality. Many countries have now introduced special digital nomad visas to cater to these visitors. The idea of a visa for digital nomads has become popular due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since 2020, many more countries have launched their

The Japanese government launches a Japan eVisa for Canadians and US citizens. The electronic visa for Japan will go live on August 18, 2022, and allows nationals of Canada and the United States to solicit a tourist visa through a simplified online system.  An eVisa for Japan has been in the works for some time

South Korea has temporarily reopened K-ETA applications for nationals of 3 suspended countries during August 2022. The South Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) allows eligible travelers to visit the country without a visa. Citizens of Japan, Macau, and Taiwan may apply online for a South Korean ETA until the end of the month. This decision

A passport is the key to traveling abroad. However, some passports are considered to be “stronger” than others. The world’s most powerful passports are those that offer the greatest travel freedom. The strongest passports are those that allow the holder to enter the most countries easily, without extra entry requirements, such as visas. There are

The Jamaican Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has called for the introduction of a shared CARICOM visa for Caribbean Community member states. Barlett made the proposal during the inaugural Organization of American States (OAS) high-level policy forum in Montego Bay,  Jamaica in late July. The 2-day event saw the attendance of representatives from more than

The government of Kazakhstan has announced it has granted visa exemption to citizens of China, India, and Iran for up to 14 consecutive days from the moment they cross the Kazakh border. These travelers are permitted a total visa-free stay in Kazakhstan of up to 42 days within every 180 days. Visa-free stays in Kazakhstan

Cameroon has announced plans to introduce a new electronic visa (eVisa) system to allow foreign visitors to get their visa online. The government of Cameroon has said it aims to have the eVisa platform live by the end of 2022. Electronic visas are becoming more and more common worldwide, with Cameroon being the latest country

The government of Togo has announced that all travelers who need a visa for the West African country can now obtain an e-Visa for Togo through a simple online application. The Togolese Republic first announced its intention to digitalize the visa application process in February 2022, and the system was fully implemented just a few

Hong Kongers can now enjoy visa-free travel to South Korea with the K-ETA visa waiver once again. The Republic of Korea suspended its visa waiver program in April 2020. Hong Kong passport holders have been unable to enter the country without a visa for more than 2 years. From July 1, 2022, visa-free entry to

The Moroccan government has announced it will launch an electronic visa for Morocco  on July 10, 2022. The online system will simplify the process of obtaining a Morocco visa for citizens of 49 countries. The e-visa for Morocco will be available through a simple online application platform managed by the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have removed the requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test result to gain entry to the United States.  From June 12, 2022, the new rule applies to all travelers arriving in the US from any foreign country, either by air or any another form of transportation.

The Republic of Korea has taken several steps in easing its entry restrictions for international travelers. Airports are now operating at pre-pandemic levels as the country aims to encourage tourism for summer 2022. As of June 8, 2022, unvaccinated individuals no longer have to quarantine on arrival. Before this, only fully vaccinated passengers could avoid