ETA price increase (Consular fee)

Apr 3, 2026 | United Kingdom

The price of the ETA is currently around €20 (£16) and will increase to around €25 (£20) from April 8, 2026. This increase is intended to fund the modernization of the border control system, according to the British government.

Visa on arrival fee increase

Mar 5, 2026 | Egypt

Since March 1, 2026, travelers arriving in Egypt and applying for a single-entry visa on arrival have been paying USD 30, USD 5 more than the USD 25 fee that was in effect until the end of February. In practice, the passports of affected travelers still bear the...

Chinese visas center temporary closure

Jan 27, 2026 | China, China

Due to the Chinese New Year, we inform you that the Chinese Visa Application Centre will be exceptionally closed from February 16th to February 20th, 2026. Application submissions and withdrawals will resume on February 21st, 2026.

New Consular fees eVisas

Dec 24, 2025 | India

Effective immediately, India has significantly increased (doubled!) its Consular Fees for Business eVisas, Medical eVisas, and Conference eVisas. Indeed, for all nationalities eligible for eVisas and subject to Consular Fees (some countries have a zero-fee agreement,...

New tightening of ESTA requirements?

Dec 11, 2025 | United States

US authorities are considering stricter entry requirements, which could affect French citizens traveling under the ESTA program. Travelers departing for the United States may soon face a new type of screening. According to the New York Times (December 9) and the...