Traveling to Oman: visa-free or e-Visa? What you need to know before you go
Visiting Oman has never been easier. With a visa-free policy for many nationalities and a convenient online e-Visa system, the Sultanate is opening its doors … Read more
India adds 32nd airport for e-Visa holders
A new international airport has just been added to the list of entry points to India available to travelers holding an electronic visa (e-Visa). India … Read more
Indonesia: Stay Permit extensions now require in-person visit to Immigration office
Starting May 29, 2025, foreign nationals in Indonesia will be required to appear in person at an immigration office to renew their stay permits. This new regulation also applies to travelers holding a Visa on Arrival (VoA).
China expands visa-free policy to four Gulf countries
China has announced the expansion of its visa-free policy to four member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), continuing its strategy of openness and … Read more
Japan officializes “JESTA”, its electronic travel authorization system
Japan has officially adopted the name “JESTA” (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization) for its upcoming electronic travel authorization system, which will apply to nationals … Read more
Thailand: financial evidence once again required for tourist visas
After dropping this requirement in 2023, Thailand has reinstated the need to show proof of financial means for tourist visa applicants. As of May 2025, … Read more
China grants visa-free entry to five Latin American countries
Starting June 1, 2025, citizens from five South American countries will be able to enter China without a visa for short stays. China’s Ministry of … Read more
Japan brings forward the introduction of its electronic travel authorization
Originally slated for 2030, Japan’s electronic travel authorization system, temporarily named “JESTA”, is now expected to launch by fiscal year 2028. The program will apply … Read more
Myanmar resumes issuance of tourist visas
After several days of suspension following the devastating March 28 earthquake, Myanmar has announced that it will resume issuing tourist visas starting April 22, 2025. … Read more
Turkmenistan considers creation of electronic visa system
Turkmenistan’s Parliament is currently reviewing a draft bill aimed at introducing an electronic visa system—a move that could signal a significant shift for a country … Read more
Myanmar earthquake: tourist visas suspended
The Burmese government has announced the temporary suspension of tourist visa applications following the violent earthquake that struck the country on March 28. While humanitarian … Read more
Thailand unveils its digital arrival card, mandatory from May 1, 2025
Thailand is moving away from the paper TM6 form. Starting May 1, 2025, all foreign travelers will be required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival … Read more
Thailand: “no decision has been made so far” on reducing visa-free stays to 30 days
A measure under discussion, but nothing definite. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that no changes have yet been made to the possible reduction of … Read more
Japan: Prime Minister wants to speed up introduction of electronic travel authorization
Initially planned for the long term, electronic travel authorization for Japan may see the light of day sooner than expected. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has … Read more
Thailand: towards a reduction of the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days?
After extending visa-free stays to 60 days to attract tourists, Thailand may be backtracking. The reason? Abuses reported by the authorities. A measure yet to … Read more
