South African assport holders no longer require a visa to enter Thailand even if travelling for business
By: natasha / July 18, 2024
Nationals of South Africa are entitled to visa exemption for the purpose of tourism business engagements or urgent work or ad-hoc work, for a up to 60 days period of stay and can be extended for another period not exceeding 30 days. Extension of stay is solely at the discretion of the immigration officer. Before […]
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South African passport holders will require a visa to travel to Ireland from the 10th July 2024!
By: natasha / July 8, 2024
Nationals of Botswana and South Africa will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland from Wednesday, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said. New visa requirements announced for Botswana, S Africa (rte.ie)
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Schengen Visa fees to rise 12% globally starting June 11, says EU
By: natasha / May 23, 2024
If you are planning a short trip to Europe, specifically in the Schengen Zone countries, your visit is going to cost you more as the European Commission has announced a global increase in visa (type C) fees by 12% for the area, effective from June 11, 2024, ANI reported on Tuesday. https://www.livemint.com/news/world/schengen-visa-fees-hike-europe-trips-to-get-costlier-as-european-commission-hikes-fee-by-12-11716298849793.html
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Romania and Bulgaria will enter the Schengen zone in 2024. What will change for travellers?
By: natasha / March 7, 2024
By Rebecca Ann Hughes, Published on 20/01/2024 for euronews.travel Bulgaria and Romania will be part of the Schengen area from 31 March. As of 31 March this year, Romania and Bulgaria will join the Schengen zone, which allows free movement between member states for 400 million citizens. The two countries have been members of the European […]
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Travelers Might Soon Have to Pay More for a Schengen Visa
By: natasha / February 20, 2024
Those who need a Schengen visa might soon have to pay a 12 percent higher fee. The EU proposed for the Schengen visa application fee to be increased from €80 to €90 for adults and from €40 to €45 for children. The increase will not affect nationals of countries that have facilitation agreements with Schengen […]
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China Lifts & Relaxes Visa-On-Arrival Requirements for Some Categories
By: natasha / February 1, 2024
Since 2022, Kenya and Somalia have been working to normalise their diplomatic relations
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