Thailand : 60-day visa-free takes effect on July 15
Citizens from 93 countries will be able to stay in Thailand without a visa for 60 days starting July 15, 2024.
Myanmar officially lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions
It’s official: Myanmar no longer imposes entry health measures related to COVID-19. Although minimal, these measures have now been officially removed. The last remaining travel restrictions applied by Myanmar were lifted on July 8, 2024. “Due to the efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage worldwide, including in Myanmar, and the
Israel : ETA-IL system now open to visa-exempt travelers
Citizens from 99 countries exempt from short-stay visas in Israel can now apply for an ETA-IL authorization to visit the Jewish state. Last April, Israeli authorities announced the implementation of a new entry procedure for tourists from visa-exempt countries. Officially launched on June 1, 2024, in a test phase with
Laos eases visa policies
Until the end of the year, Laos is extending its visa exemption policy and increasing visa validity for tourists from certain countries.
Indonesia: visa exemption to soon be extended to more countries?
By the end of the year, citizens from 10 to 20 additional countries could benefit from visa-free travel to Indonesia.
Mongolia: immigration authorities urge tourists to respect the purpose of their visit
The Immigration Agency of Mongolia advises foreigners traveling for tourism to refrain from engaging in activities beyond the purpose of their visit. In a bid to support its tourism sector and attract more international visitors, Mongolia has declared the years 2023 to 2025 “Years to Visit Mongolia”. As part of
China : visa exemption policy extended to three new countries
Starting July 1, 2024, tourists from three new countries will be eligible for visa-free stays in China for up to 15 days. China is set to expand its recent key measure aimed at simplifying travel by adding three countries to its unilateral visa exemption policy. “To further promote the exchange
Japan to launch electronic travel authorization soon
Foreign visitors exempt from entry visas to Japan will soon be required to obtain an ESTA-type electronic travel authorization to visit the Land of the Rising Sun. Tourists from 71 countries and territories, including European states, do not need a visa to travel to Japan. Simply with a valid passport,
Indonesia: immigration system down this Thursday
Indonesia’s immigration services are down on June 20th, causing an inability to apply for visas online and delays at airports across the archipelago.
China closes some of its visa application centers
In France and Italy, various Chinese Visa Application Service Centers are ceasing operations. In recent months, China has unprecedentedly simplified its travel procedures. Among the recent measures introduced by China to promote exchanges is a unilateral visa exemption for citizens of 12 countries until December 31, 2025. Tourists and business
Laos : more nationalities to be exempt from visa soon?
To boost its tourism industry, Laos might expand its list of visa-exempt countries.
