Temporary closure of Chinese Consulate

Sep 25, 2025 | China

September 2025 The Chinese Embassy in France informs us that Consular Services (particularly for Visas) will be closed from October 1, 2025, to October 6, 2025 (inclusive). Visa application submissions and collection will resume on October 7, 2025.

Visa appointment process simplification

Sep 2, 2025 | United States

Beginning September 2, 2025, all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including those under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, must appear for an interview with a consular officer, except for the following: – Applicants for visas: A-1, A-2, C-3 (except escorts,...

Indonesia Arrival card mandatory

Sep 2, 2025 | Indonesia

The “All Indonesia” arrival card will be officially rolled out starting September 1st in Jakarta, Bali, and Surabaya, before becoming mandatory at all Indonesian international airports starting October 1st, 2025. “All Indonesia” allows users to...

ESTA consular fees increase

Sep 1, 2025 | United States

The increase in consular fees for ESTA (visa-exempt travelers to the US / Visa Waiver Program participants) will take effect on September 30th. The ESTA (electronic travel authorization), required to travel to the United States for visa-exempt individuals, will...

Beware of UK ETA websites and prices!

Jul 11, 2025 | United Kingdom

💥 ALERT! Many clients call us because they wanted to apply for their UK ETA online on a website…??? and they paid but never received their ETA! Similarly, some order their ETA online and, when the bill arrives… €185 or more!!! At Visa Travel International,...