Asia Visa and Travel News
Good news for international travelers: Mongolia has officially announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for citizens of 34 countries through January 1, 2027. Originally introduced as a temporary measure in 2023 and set to expire on December 31, 2025, the program has now been renewed, reaffirming the Mongolian government’s commitment to maintaining an open and tourism-friendly policy.
As of January 1, 2026, all foreign tourists entering Georgia will be required to carry valid health and accident insurance covering the entirety of their stay. This new requirement, enshrined in Georgia’s “Law on Tourism,” is intended to strengthen visitor protection and clarify the country’s entry conditions.
Visa fees for travel to China will continue to benefit from a reduced rate until December 31, 2026, in accordance with a decision recently confirmed by the Chinese authorities.
India has just revised the fees for several types of electronic visas. While most e-Visa categories remain unchanged, the update introduces targeted increases for certain validity periods and nationalities.
South Korea has officially confirmed a one-year extension of the temporary K-ETA exemption for travelers from visa-exempt countries. First announced last fall, the measure has now been formally validated by the official Electronic Travel Authorization application portal.
Chinese authorities have announced the extension, through December 31, 2026, of the fingerprint collection waiver for short-term visa applications. This measure, echoed by numerous Chinese embassies and visa centers abroad, is part of the ongoing easing of entry requirements introduced since the reopening of the country’s borders.
Against a regional backdrop marked by persistent tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in France has issued a travel advisory. The statement warns of certain difficulties encountered during air transit through Bangkok, while urging travelers to exercise caution and carefully plan their travel itineraries.
India has recently relaxed and expanded its e-Visa framework. Authorities have updated the validity window for the 30-day e-Tourist Visa and have introduced a new authorized point of entry, along with additional visa categories now available online.
As 2026 approaches, uncertainty looms for travelers planning a trip to Mongolia. The visa-exemption policy granted to 34 nationalities since 2023 is officially set to end on December 31, 2025, leaving future visitors unsure about what entry requirements they may face.
India is fine-tuning its strategy to attract more foreign visitors. On the sidelines of a tourism summit, India’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced that the government is working on a reciprocity-based visa-on-arrival system, while also pledging to further streamline the electronic visa (e-Visa) process, which is now widely used by international travelers.
Vietnam is expanding access to its territory by adding 41 new entry points compatible with the electronic visa (e-Visa), giving visitors more options for arriving in the country.
China officially launches today its new digital arrival card for foreign travelers. This procedure, previously completed through a paper form handed out on planes or upon arrival, can now be filled out online before entering Chinese territory. Learn how this digital arrival card works and how to complete it.
Starting November 20, 2025, China will introduce an online arrival card allowing foreign travelers to fill out their entry information before arriving in the country.
China has announced a one-year extension of its unilateral 30-day visa-free entry policy for citizens of several countries, including France. The measure, originally set to expire at the end of 2025, will now remain in effect until December 31, 2026.
The Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration announces the revocation of the measure that required all travelers to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before departure.
