Mandatory ETA + Insurance

Oct 8, 2026 | Kenya

Starting in October 2026—following the example set by Tanzania—Kenya’s official ETA application portal will require you to purchase insurance for your stay in the country. Whether for business, tourism, or other purposes… Visa Travel International will assist...

Visa exemption reduction to go to Thailand

Sep 2, 2026 | Thailand

Starting in mid-September, European Union passport holders will see the duration of their visa-free stays in Thailand reduced. The Thai Embassy in Paris has confirmed a reduction in the visa-exemption period for stays in Thailand (from 60 days to 30 days). This...

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 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...