Global Visa Policy & Entry Requirement News

Your essential source for up-to-the-minute policy changes, visa waivers, eTAs, and critical entry requirements worldwide. Plan confidently and travel smarter.

Sparse desert shrubs across a sandy plain under a clear sky.

GCC Unified Tourist Visa Awaits Launch in Six States

GCC unified tourist visa is approved for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, but no launch date, rules or portal are confirmed.
Mountainous green valley at sunset in Thailand.

Thailand Visa Exemption Ends for 21 Nationalities

Thailand visa exemption changes, announced for September 15, 2026, require ordinary passport holders from 21 countries to obtain a tourist visa.
Flat grassland with a small water body under a clear sky in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan QazETA Pilot for Visa-Exempt Visitors

Kazakhstan QazETA pilot lets visa-exempt travelers apply 72 hours before travel. The authorization lasts 180 days and is not mandatory during the pilot.
Karst hills and green valleys at sunset in Thailand.

Thailand Visa-Free Entry Cut to 30 Days

Thailand visa-free entry will be cut from 60 to 30 tourism days for 60 countries and territories from September 15, 2026. Old rules apply until then.
Flat-topped mesa above a dry, scrubby landscape in Angola.

Angola Tourist Visa Applications Move to eVisa Portal

Angola tourist visa applications for tourist and business travel have moved to evisa.ao. The portal is open, with a 72-hour processing target.
Rocky desert cliffs overlooking a wide valley in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan Visa-Free Entry Announced for Indian Travelers

Uzbekistan visa-free entry for Indian citizens is announced for stays of up to 30 days, but no effective date or implementation conditions are published.