
Armenia Announces Temporary Visa Exemption for Residents of 113 Countries
Armenia visa exemption allows residents of 113 countries to enter Armenia without a visa for specified stays, a move designed to stimulate tourism and investment.
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Armenia visa exemption allows residents of 113 countries to enter Armenia without a visa for specified stays, a move designed to stimulate tourism and investment.

UK ETA: From 25 February 2026 the UK requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation for visitors from 85 countries, with airlines instructed to deny boarding to non-compliant passengers.

From 26 February 2026, the UK ETA will be required for all visa-exempt passengers travelling to the United Kingdom, affecting travellers from the UAE, GCC, EU, Australia, Singapore and more.

Nicaragua visa policy has been overhauled: on Feb 16, 2026 the government removed visa-on-arrival and introduced a consulted visa requirement for travellers from more than 120 countries.

China visa-free entry policy now includes Nordic countries, allowing citizens of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland to visit China for up to 30 days without a visa.

Egypt has extended its free 96-hour transit visa, allowing travellers to visit Cairo, Luxor and Aswan visa-free for up to four days while transiting through these airports.

Egypt has extended its free 96-hour transit visa for international travellers, allowing visa-free stays of up to four days while transiting through Cairo, Luxor, or Aswan.

Armenia temporary visa exemption now covers residents of the United States, European Union and several Gulf states, allowing eligible visitors to stay up to 180 days under a limited 2026 programme.

Mozambique has launched a new e-Visa platform, joining Thailand, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Russia and Chile in adopting digital visa systems to simplify travel.

Major updates to foreign workforce policies have been announced across Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Australia, the UK, the US and South Korea—changes that will impact hiring rules and costs for travel and hospitality businesses.

UK passport holders risk a three-year ban from Spain if they overstay the Schengen 90/180 limit; travellers must check passports, count days in Schengen, and apply for visas when needed.

China-Japan tourism is gaining momentum after China relaxed visa rules and expanded air links, triggering a sharp rise in travel bookings and route growth.