John Morrison

Ireland is in EU but NOT Schengen. Most Western passports get 90-day visa-free. Common Travel Area with UK for British/Irish citizens.

Most Western passports need NZeTA ($23 NZD) + International Visitor Levy ($100 NZD) before arrival. Australians visa-free.

Most Western passports get 90-day visa-free entry to South Africa. e-Visa launched 2024 for select nationalities.

Egypt offers e-Visa ($25) for most nationalities. Visa-on-arrival ($25) available at major airports. Multi-entry ($60) for repeat visits.

US uses Visa Waiver Program (VWP) — 40 countries get ESTA ($21) for 90-day visits. All others need B1/B2 visitor visa.

Most Western passports need eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization, $7 CAD) — applied online. Some nationalities need full visitor visa.

Most nationalities need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, $20 AUD) or eVisitor visa applied online. Both grant up to 3 months per visit.

The Maldives offers free 30-day visa-on-arrival for ALL nationalities. Just show passport + return ticket + accommodation booking.

Hong Kong is Victoria Peak + dim sum + neon nights + East-meets-West + the most spectacular skyline on Earth + hiking trails 30 minutes from skyscrapers.

Croatia is Dubrovnik + Plitvice Lakes + Dalmatian coast + island hopping + Game of Thrones + the Mediterranean as it used to be.