All the latest news on unilateral and bilateral travel arrangements between countries.
The Uruguayan government has announced the start of a process that would allow Chinese citizens to enter Uruguay without a visa. The measure, which has not yet taken effect, comes in response to China’s visa exemption for Uruguayan nationals introduced in 2025.
Starting June 3, 2026, Indian nationals no longer need an airport transit visa to connect through a German airport on their way to a third country.
South Korea is temporarily easing entry requirements for Indonesian travelers. Starting May 28, 2026, Indonesian tour groups of at least three people will be allowed to enter the country without a visa for short stays.
Canada is easing entry requirements for some citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia. Starting May 26, 2026, eligible travelers will no longer need to apply for a Canadian visitor visa when flying to or transiting through Canada.
China is extending until December 31, 2027, its visa-free entry policy for Russian nationals holding ordinary passports.
Thai nationals residing in Thailand will now be able to obtain longer-validity multiple-entry Schengen visas more easily. The new system, however, does not amount to a visa exemption.
Citizens of the Maldives and Seychelles can now travel visa-free between the two archipelagos for short-term stays of up to 30 days. The agreement entered into force on May 15, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two Indian Ocean island nations.
Brazil will grant a visitor visa exemption to Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports for stays of up to 30 days.
Seychelles and Kyrgyzstan have signed a reciprocal visa-exemption agreement for short stays by their nationals.
Citizens of Azerbaijan and the Maldives who hold valid ordinary passports can now travel visa-free between the two countries for stays of up to 90 days.
As of April 27, 2026, Malian nationals will no longer be subject to Morocco’s Electronic Travel Authorization, known as AEVM.
Indian travelers connecting through a French airport no longer need an airport transit visa, provided they remain in the international transit area and continue onward to a third country. The measure took effect on April 10, 2026, following the publication of an official order in the Journal officiel.
Australian citizens holding ordinary passports no longer need a visa to travel to Turkey for tourism or transit.
Starting February 17, 2026, holders of ordinary passports from Canada and the United Kingdom will be able to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa. This decision, now officially confirmed by the Chinese government, will remain in effect through December 31, 2026.
During UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China, Beijing indicated that it is considering granting visa-free entry for British citizens traveling for short stays.
