I'm sure it won't be free, just a whole lot less hassle. It sounds like you'll be able to apply and pay for a visa online and they'll validate it on arrival. But since we arrive in November, we still have to go through the old process. If I get any more information, I'll let you know. I'm assuming that for those who have five or ten year visas, they'll still be good after the new system is put in place, but who knows.