Japan welcomed more than 2 million visitors for a third straight month in August, recovering to more than 80% of pre-pandemic levels for the first time, official data showed on Wednesday.

In 2024, select travellers will first need to complete an online travel authorization application via the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

On Tuesday, Russia and Iran officially implemented visa-free tourist exchanges dedicated to groups of five to 50 travellers.

Although New Zealand was not originally listed amongst the 92 nations able to apply for a Visa on Arrival (VoA), the Indonesian embassy in Wellington says Kiwi are able to apply for either an e-VoA online, prior to travel or on arrival.

According to the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, now that coronavirus travel restrictions have been lifted, certain visa sections are unable to process applications, leading to long waiting times for available slots.

Nationals of the 27 European Union Member States travelling to the United Kingdom will need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) starting from next year, which will cost them almost €12.

There are more than 50 countries that can enter Canada without a visa, although most require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if they are arriving by air.

From battling inflation, to dealing with the fallout from the war in Ukraine, the travel industry has its hands full at the moment.

Russia plans to allow visa-free travel for nationals of up to 11 nations, as well as reduce entrance rules for citizens of six others, including India, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced.

As of November 20, 2022, travellers from these two countries can no longer enter Serbia visa-free, but instead they will have to apply for one at the Serbian embassy in their country.