[Daviey]

Calling it a Visa is hyperbole, even the linked article suggests it is more like a US style ESTA, which the US has forced on us since 2008 (which is only compatible with visa waiver programme).

The thing that makes me truly sad, as a UK citizen, I will also need this to travel to Europe since Brexit. It isn't a US-centric requirement, which the headline suggests.

[xgl5k]

Yeah it doesn't seem directed at the US. It applies to 60 countries, including Singapore, which is currently the world's best passport.

[londgine]

it's a document that needs to be prepared ahead of time, costs money, and can be denied. what is your definition of a visa if not this?

[justnotworthit]

To add to your point: Aren't there countries that have "online visas" for short stays (I'm thinking central asia and I hear russia has done the same) that are equal to this "not-a-visa"? Do people think visa by definition requires an in person meeting?

[filleduchaos]

That...doesn't define a visa at all? Like that straight-up describes such a wide range of documents as to be completely useless as a definition.

[reaperducer]

It isn't a US-centric requirement, which the headline suggests.

I don't think it's surprising that a radio network that serves Americans and is paid for by Americans in part with American taxes should tailor its story for an American audience.

Do you also complain that the BBC is too British?

[Daviey]

You've picked on a single part of my comment, which was more as an informational part to clarify that the headline doesn't tell the whole story. At no point did I make it a complaint.

[throwawaymobule]

You can still fly over to Ireland, and even live there. :)

Would take you about five years to get naturalised though.