Tagged: visa

Europe Is Tripling the Cost of Its Entry Fee Before It's Even Implemented

The cost travelers will eventually have to pay for a digital permit to enter the European Union has gone up—even though the system hasn't been launched yet. Foreigners applying for the…

Do You Have to Pay the UK's New ETA if You're Changing Planes? The Rules Just Changed

Let's not dwell too long on what a convoluted mess the rollout of the United Kingdom's new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) has been. It's enough to note that nothing seems to go…

Say Goodbye to Passport Stamps in Europe: New Entry/Exit System Starts Soon

Update, October 11, 2024: Authorities announced they will not meet the November deadline, and implementation of EES is delayed. The European Union's executive arm, the European…

Missed by No One, Brazil’s Visa for U.S. Citizens Is Returning

This post has been updated with new information.Just a few years after visiting Brazil got easier for Americans, traveling to the South American nation will get harder again. On…

Turkey Drops Visa Requirement for North Americans, Granting Free Entry

In a flash of good news that got lost in the shuffle of holiday celebrations and grim headlines, one of the most exciting destinations in Europe has decided to stop charging Americans…

One of Brazil’s Visa Requirements Could Get You Kidnapped, Consumer Group Says

This post, originally published December 26, 2023, has been updated with new information.As Frommer's has previously reported, Brazil's electronic visa for travelers from the United…

Brazil Is About to Become More Difficult to Visit Because of a Backward Move

Petty diplomatic squabbling is about to end a travel perk that we barely had time to enjoy. On October 1, 2023, Brazil will bring back mandatory visas for tourists from the United…

If You Have Old Traveler's Checks Lying Around, Here's Why You Should Cash Them ASAP

For a long time, the standard advice about traveler's checks has been conditional: You can still buy them, but be prepared for them to be refused at many places. Traveler's checks hail…

Already a Fave with Expats, Portugal Is Launching a Digital Nomad Visa

One of Europe's most popular destinations for expats is making it easier for digital nomads to stick around for up to a year. Starting October 30, citizens of the United States and…

Seeking Long-Term Digital Nomads, Thailand Adds 10-Year Remote Visa

Thailand is a mainstay on lists of the best places for digital nomads, thanks to the Southeast Asian country's tempting combo of picture-perfect beaches (Phuket is pictured above),…

China Expands Its Free Six-Day Visa to More Tourist Cities

Usually, filling out the paperwork to obtain a visa for China is as elaborate as taking the bar exam, but less fun. Tourists have to answer a long list of sometimes invasive questions…

Planning to Study Abroad? Follow These Tips to Get Your Student Visa

Undergrads who study abroad usually return home raving about the personal growth they achieved, the stunning cities they visited, and the tons of fun they had. What you rarely hear…

Travel Podcasts: Visas, Vietnam, and Tiger Travelers

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC and our nationally…

Brazil Just Got a Whole Lot Easier to Visit

Hallelujah! Brazil's arms are finally opening wide to tourists.For years, if you wanted to visit the riches of this South American country, you soon found out how difficult it was.…

Turkey Suspends Visas for Americans

A diplomatic spat between the United States and Turkey has spun out of control and resulted in the suspension of tourist visas in both directions. Tensions have been growing between…

Wildfire Closes Big Sur Parks, South Africa Tourism Boom, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* STATE PARKS ON BIG SUR COAST CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE (Huffington Post). Due to a huge wildfire that has already destroyed more…

India Eases Its Visa Rules, While Russia May Be Closing Its Doors to Many Visitors

As per usual the news out of Russia is puzzling. Instead of easing restrictions on travelers and thus helping their sanction-damaged economy, the Russian government may be making…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs

Settling into DenverConstruction is underway on the multi-billion dollar FasTracks project to expand the region's public transportation system with 119 miles of new light rail and…

Vancouver Counts the Days Until the Olympics

On a big clock in the courtyard of the Vancouver Art Gallery, locals are busy counting the days -- as well as the minutes and seconds -- until the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympics…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs

Lufthansa (tel. 800/399-LUFT; www.lufthansa.com) announced it would begin flying nonstop from Denver International Airport (DIA) to Munich in March 2007. It will be the second nonstop…