Asia Visa and Travel News
The Azerbaijani government, through a decree signed by Prime Minister Ali Asadov, has decided to maintain the special quarantine regime related to the COVID-19 pandemic until January 1, 2026. This measure effectively extends the closure of the country’s land borders, which have been in place since 2020.
Since July 2025, Cambodia has replaced entry stamps and QR code stickers with a digital document automatically issued upon arrival: the v-Pass. This new system follows in the footsteps of other digital tools such as the e-Visa and e-Arrival.
After several days of unrest in Kathmandu and the reopening of Tribhuvan International Airport on September 10, Nepalese authorities announced the implementation of a free visa regularization program for tourists whose visas expired after September 8, 2025.
As Nepal faces a period of unrest marked by protests, curfews, and the temporary closure of Kathmandu’s international airport, several foreign governments are advising travelers to exercise increased caution.
While the border situation remains relatively stable, temporary restrictions are still in effect for travelers holding an e-Visa who wish to enter Cambodia from Thailand.
Starting September 15, 2025, Beijing will grant Russian citizens a visa exemption allowing them to stay in China for up to 30 days.
Since September 1, 2025, foreign travelers visiting Laos must complete an online arrival and departure card before crossing the border. The system is currently in place at four international checkpoints.
The “All Indonesia” arrival card will be officially rolled out on September 1 in Jakarta, Bali, and Surabaya, before becoming mandatory at all international airports across Indonesia starting October 1, 2025.
Azerbaijan is making it easier for international visitors to attend the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku by simplifying its visa process.
Indonesia is gradually rolling out “All Indonesia”, a unified digital portal designed to simplify immigration, customs, and health procedures for international travelers.
On July 25, Sri Lanka announced that 33 additional countries would soon be added to the list of travelers exempt from paying ETA visa fees. The news was widely shared, sometimes as if it were already in effect. But the measure has not yet been implemented, and travelers concerned must
Starting August 15, 2025, citizens of twelve additional European countries will be able to travel to Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 45 days. The Vietnamese government has just announced a major policy aimed at attracting more international visitors: starting August 15, 2025, citizens of twelve European countries will
Since 2020, India has issued more than 9.6 million electronic visas (e-Visa) to travelers from around the world. This achievement reflects the ongoing reforms to its visa regime, which is now simplified, paperless, and accessible to 174 nationalities.
The Philippines has confirmed its support for the creation of a unified visa for visiting ASEAN member countries, a project that could facilitate regional cooperation and boost tourism.
Starting October 1, 2025, Taiwan will eliminate paper arrival cards and require a digital declaration called “TWAC” for most foreign travelers.
