Asia Visa and Travel News
From May 1, 2025, Thailand will adopt a new digital immigration system: the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). This system will replace the paper TM6 form, with the aim of simplifying entry procedures for foreign travelers. Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports today confirmed the preparation of a forthcoming online
Israel has received 32,752 ETA-IL applications since January 1, 2025, the official date of entry into force of its electronic travel authorization. Since January 1, 2025, tourists from the 99 visa-exempt countries and territories have been required to obtain prior authorization, known as ETA-IL, to enter Israel. This measure, similar
After rolling out an electronic travel authorization (ETA-IL) for visa-exempt travelers, Israel continues to digitize its entry procedures with the launch of an electronic visa (eVisa). Since January 1, 2025, Israel has implemented two new electronic procedures designed to streamline and secure travelers’ entry into the country: the electronic travel
Tourists from 53 eligible countries can once again apply for an electronic visa before traveling to Kuwait. After a temporary suspension lasting a few weeks to improve its system, Kuwait has resumed issuing electronic visas. Applications can now be submitted through the updated website: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw. As explained last month by
China visa applicants worldwide will continue to benefit from reduced fees until December 31, 2025.
Good news for travelers: Cambodia has decided to revise its electronic visa prices downwards, making access to the country more affordable for international tourists and professionals.
Thailand fully adopts e-Visa from January 2025, making the visa application process simpler, faster and more accessible for foreign travelers.
Although it was due to end in the next few days, the temporary K-ETA exemption for travelers from 67 visa-exempt countries in South Korea has finally been extended until December 31, 2025.
Seven months after its launch in the pilot phase, the “ETA-IL” electronic travel authorization will become mandatory from January 1, 2025 for all visa-exempt travelers entering Israel. Only a few days left to take advantage of its free application! From 1ᵉʳ January 2025, Israel will make it compulsory for citizens
Tourists from 53 countries can no longer apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to visit Kuwait. The Kuwaiti government has announced the temporary suspension of its electronic visa service (e-Visa) in order to make improvements and updates to the system. This decision affects travelers who were planning to obtain their
From November 30, 2024, visa-free stays in China will increase from 15 to 30 days, and nine new countries will be added to the list of nations benefiting from the unilateral visa-free policy. Good news for travelers from the many countries benefiting from China’s unilateral visa-free policy: from November 30,
Starting November 11, 2024, international travelers to Vietnam will be able to apply for their electronic visa (e-Visa) through a new portal.
From November 8, citizens of nine new countries will benefit from visa-free entry to China. China‘s unilateral 15-day visa-free policy, previously available to citizens of 18 countries, is about to be extended to nine new countries. Asked last Friday about this exceptional regime in place for certain countries since December
Launched last July in a pilot phase, the electronic visa (e-Visa) for entry into China is undergoing its first expansion.
The exceptional K-ETA exemption for travellers from 67 visa-exempt countries in South Korea is due to end on 31 December 2024.
