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Between tariff wars and increasing anti-America sentiment worldwide, It is a difficult world to navigate As an American passport holder in 2025.
That is why we have recently set up a mission to update you on all the most relevant policy changes with regard to travel that you can follow here.
As you may have noticed, the rules for certain countries have changed considerably lately, from the introduction of mandatory customs forms to fully -fledged visa requirements.
There is a lot to unpack here, and we will always keep you in the loop.
She that as it is, 5 countries in particular Have already made important changes to their border policy, including 2 massively popular destinations, with immediate effect.
If you are not careful enough, you can run the risk of being rejected, or worse, access to your destination, starting with Brazil:
Brazil
After he had considered it for three years, Brazil finally did his promise to sharpen the rules for the entry, not only for Americans, but also in Canadians and Australians: in essence citizens of abroad who have not signed a visa-wiver agreements with Brazil.
Brazilians cannot go to the US without requesting a visa on a melody of $ 80.90So now Americans cannot come in Brazil without paying a fee of $ 80.90 and getting prior permission. Tit-for-tat.
The good news is that, unlike before, you can get the Brazilian visa online by filling in an online form, and it is valid for multiple entries within a period of 5 years, from the date of issue.
However, if you travel with children, there is a pile of paperwork that you must submit to submit the usual documents that you can fully read here. Remember: unless you get the e-visa, You can’t go on board Brazil-related flightsAnd you will be systematically refused access to the border.
United Kingdom
Just like Brazil, the United Kingdom (including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) also rolled out a new ‘e-visa’ system for Americans in January.
They call it the online travel authorization, or British ETA, and it is not only American passport holders, but also Canadians, and any other traveler who, before 2025, had not Subject to visa requirements that traveled to Great Britain.
Although it only started for an amount of £ £10 (British pounds), or approximately $ 13.27, the reimbursement has already been increased £ £16, About $ 21.22From April 2025.
With an approved British ETA you can travel to the United Kingdom as often as you want for a period of 2 years, or until your passport ends (which comes earlier), as long as each visit is no longer than 6 months.
Antigua and Barbuda
The next one is less serious, but just as important.
Antigua and Barbuda, a small two-year-old nation in the heart of the Caribbean, has launched A new digital arrival and departure systemReplacing the printed forms that you had to fill in on the spot during landing and leaving the country.
In contrast to the e-visa of Brazil and the British ETA, this is actually good news because you save time while traveling, and you can quickly fill in the form online with your phone before you go to the airport.
It is also not necessary to download an app: All that is needed is to register for the Arrive platform Scan in your desired browser your passport (if you use your phone) and answer a simplified questionnaire about your stay.
After completion, a QR code will be sent to your e -mail, which you can save on your phone to present at Border Control if you fly to Antigua and Barbuda, or arrive by Cruise.
It is free and easy to complete, but keep in mind that it is obliged.
Cuba
Still in the Caribbean, Cuba officially does the pink (or green) tourist cards that you had to buy at the airport before you had to buy at the airport: instead you have to do now Buy a Cuban e-visa Via an online platform.
The launch date was determined before July 1 and the renewed border rules have been set to significantly simplify the trip to Cuba, which many travelers used to find extraordinarily complex.
Now you only have to complete a request online, via Evisa-CubaAnd Pay a fee of $ 50. The big disadvantage is that they do not make map payments from this phase, only money forders issued via USPS or certified checks.
But hey, we are slowly making progress.
The Cuban e-visa is valid for a single entry and allows you to stay on the island for a maximum of 90 days (compared to the previous 30). Once in Cuba, the e-visa can be extended for 90 days, for a total of 6 months.
Nigeria
We do not know whether anyone here is a visit to Nigeria, in West -Africa, soon planning, but you must know that they have recently upgraded their visa policy to make a simpler, faster and safer travel experience possible.
Without beating around the bush, An e-visa was launched on March 1, 2025For an amount of $ 150 for US applicants.
Quite pricey, yes, but at least a lot of the physically Visa -deskcracy has been abolished: as long as you have a passport that has been valid for at least 6 months, at least 2 blank pages, a return ticket and upload resistant of sufficient money for your stay, the platform must validate your request.
Don’t forget to pay the reimbursementNaturally.
If you now ask yourself why you would even consider going to Nigeria, from all places, you need to know that it offers an abundance of lush nature reserves, in particular the Waterval-designed Yankari National Park, Savannas and alien geological formations:
Think of Zuma Rock, a 725-meter long monolith, a short drive from Abuja, the Nigerian capital, as well as one of the most modern cities in all of Africa, with skyscrapers, conference centers and stately administrative palaces in abundance.
Moreover, Lagos is one Lively city break Characterized by its green urban parks, golden sandy beaches and raw nightlife-plus, it organizes non-stop flights of no fewer than 3 American cities: Atlanta, New York and Washington.
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