In response to mobility challenges linked to the Middle East conflict, Saudi Arabia is introducing exceptional measures for travelers with expired visas, offering options for fee-free departure or regulated extensions.
After several months of coexistence between paper and digital formats, the transition is coming to an end. Delhi International Airport has confirmed that paper arrival cards will be discontinued as of March 31, 2026, thereby formalizing the full shift to the e-Arrival Card.
The reduction of Thailand’s visa-free stay is not yet finalized, but it is taking shape. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a proposal to shorten the visa exemption period from 60 to 30 days will soon be submitted to the government.
The 2026 World Airport Awards have just been released. Based on passenger experience, they once again highlight the dominance of Asian airports on the global stage.
For a long time lagging behind in the digitalization of visas, China is now entering a new phase. In a set of measures released on March 20, Beijing for the first time refers to the introduction of an electronic visa, while continuing to expand its visa-free policies and streamline entry procedures.
Since late February, Pakistan has allowed travelers holding a valid visa to complete their disembarkation card online through the Pak Identity app (Pak-ID Mobile App). The move is intended to streamline arrival procedures.
Starting April 8, 2026, visa-exempt travelers to the United Kingdom will have to pay a higher fee to obtain an ETA. The UK has released a new fee schedule confirming this increase, along with higher charges for many visa categories.
The U.S. has expanded the list of nationalities that may be required to post a bond to obtain a B1/B2 visa. Twelve additional countries will be added as of April 2, bringing the total number of countries covered by this pilot program to 50, an initiative Washington is highlighting as a tool to combat visa overstays.
Amid ongoing air travel disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, Sri Lanka is once again extending visas for stranded travelers. Authorities have also announced an extension of unused visas to accommodate delayed travel plans.
In response to air travel disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East and an unusually high volume of ETA applications, Seychelles is temporarily adjusting the management of its electronic travel authorization system.
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and Nyepi (the Saka New Year), Indonesia has announced the temporary closure of its immigration services from March 18 to March 24, 2026. While administrative procedures will be suspended, border control operations and Visa on Arrival (VoA) facilities will remain fully operational.
India continues to expand the number of entry points accessible to foreign travelers holding an electronic visa. The country has announced the addition of two land border checkpoints and three seaports to the e-Visa system.
In response to the air travel disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, India has announced a series of exceptional measures for foreign nationals currently present in the country.
Facing disruptions to air travel caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Philippine authorities have decided to grant a temporary relaxation of stay rules for certain foreign nationals currently present in the country.
The Government of Jersey has clarified the rollout timeline for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for direct travel to the Crown Dependencies.
