Is the World Moving Toward Travel Authorisation Instead of Visas?
You might have seen something interesting if you've been travelling in the last few years. Many countries are slowly changing the way they allow visitors to enter. Earlier, most countries required a full travel visa with paperwork, biometrics and embassy visits. Now, more countries are introducing travel authorisation systems that are online and much faster. So the big question is — is the world slowly moving away from traditional visas? Let us understand this in simple words. What Is the Difference Between Visa and Travel Authorisation? A traditional travel visa usually involves: Filling a visa application form Submitting documents Attending biometrics Sometimes attending an interview This applies to tourist visa, business visa, or visit visa application in many countries. Travel authorisation, on the other hand, is usually: Fully online Linked to your passport electronically Approved faster No embassy visit in many cases It is not exactly visa-free travel, but it is simpler. Why ...