Cuba - travel recommendation
There have been recent cases of popular discontent in Cuba over the lack of basic food and electricity. In this context, citizens are advised to exercise extra caution at large gatherings and demonstrations. Cuba is going through its worst economic crisis in three decades. For the first time in its history, the country has requested assistance from the UN-led World Food Programme. This is an unprecedented step. The request [...]
Vietnam - Lunar New Year
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Hanoi warns that in connection with the upcoming celebration of the arrival of the Lunar New Year (8-14 February 2024), it is necessary to take into account various, especially traffic and security restrictions, increased traffic mobility and an increased concentration of people travelling within the country in the coming days. Transport companies are expecting a significant increase in passengers. During the biggest holidays of the year, many institutions, establishments, shopping centres and cultural venues [...]
Electronic visa - Kenya
Dear Clients, The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi informs Slovak citizens planning to travel to Kenya about the upcoming change in the conditions of entry into the country. As of 1 January 2024, the previously required visa should be replaced by an electronic travel authorization called eTA. The new electronic travel authorization system (eTA) is a semi-automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to Kenya. However, the eTA permit does not determine [...]
Thailand - Change in visa fees
From June 2023, Thailand imposes a new visa fee for all tourists in the reasonable amount of EUR 8 (according to the current exchange rate). Thailand's Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced that the new fee will come into effect in June 2023, although it is still awaiting government approval. A fee of 300 Thai baht (approximately 8 euros) will apply […]