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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El Al stops all South African flights
By: visas / January 29, 2024
Direct flights between Israel and South Africa will stop from April 1. El Al has announced that it will halt its flights from that date. According to Israeli news service israelhayom.com, the downgrade in relations between the two countries resulting from the attack on Israel and subsequent war in Gaza have led to diminishing numbers of […]
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The future of Travel is Digital
By: visas / January 22, 2024
The fast-paced change taking place across the travel industry and allied businesses is being strongly driven by the momentum of digital technology, the expectations of younger markets and sustainability issues. It’s time for industry, governments, and workforces to adapt or be left behind. Airport and airline technology provider SITA has issued a report on ‘Global […]
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UK Tourist VISA Holders Can Work in UK Starting from 2024
By: visas / January 18, 2024
As we step into the new year, the United Kingdom is setting a new precedent in immigration and tourism policies. Starting from January 31, 2024, a significant overhaul in the Visitor Visa system will come into effect, as announced by the UK government. This move is not just a policy shift, but a strategic approach […]
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16 countries you can travel to where the rand is stronger in 2024
By: visas / January 15, 2024
2023 was a topsy-turvy year for South Africans as they attempted to grapple with a volatile currency, its worst year of rolling blackouts to date, and a seemingly ever-increasing cost of living. At the start of the year, the rand was trading at around R17 to the dollar, but ended 2023 at around R18.30. While […]
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Kenya goes visa-free for travelers – but there’s a catch
By: visas / January 12, 2024
CNN — Traveling to one of Africa’s most popular destinations seemed to be about to get a lot easier in 2024 after the government of Kenya announced tourists would no longer need a visa. And then people started reading the small print. While many international visitors no longer need to buy a visa costing upward of […]
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Iran waives visa requirements for 33 nations
By: visas / January 9, 2024
Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the Iranian Cabinet has decided to unilaterally cancel visa requirements for visitors from India and several other countries. Iran earlier this week decided to waive visa requirements for 33 countries. Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Zarghami said the decision is aimed […]
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Ten ways to avoid scams when booking travel
By: visas / December 16, 2023
With news of Booking.com hackers increasing attacks on customers, we ask two cyber-security and travel fraud experts for their top tips on how to protect yourself when booking a trip. When a cyber-criminal sent Isabel Wagner an email, pretending to be the hotel she’d just booked, it’s unlikely that the would-be fraudster knew who she […]
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Kenya to become visa-free from January 2024!
By: visas / December 14, 2023
Since 2022, Kenya and Somalia have been working to normalise their diplomatic relations
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Denmark moves to green aviation
By: visas / March 5, 2023
Denmark’s government has proposed the introduction of a special tax for air passengers to help finance its migration to a green domestic airline industry.
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