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Southeast Asian nation added to list facing up to $15,000 US visa bond

Southeast Asian nation added to list facing up to $15,000 US visa bond

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will require citizens from 50 countries to post bonds of US$15,000 to apply for U.S. entry, a State Department official said on March 18.
South Korea plans 10-year visas for residents of Vietnam's major cities

South Korea plans 10-year visas for residents of Vietnam's major cities

World's priciest passport slips behind Malaysia in global power ranking

World's priciest passport slips behind Malaysia in global power ranking

Southeast Asia's second most powerful passport among world's 10 cheapest

Southeast Asia's second most powerful passport among world's 10 cheapest

A Malaysia's passport costs US$51.88, making it one of world's 10 cheapest, according to a study by British comparison website Compare the Market.
March 13, 2026 | 03:03 pm GMT+7
UAE passport ranked world's 2nd most powerful, highest ever

UAE passport ranked world's 2nd most powerful, highest ever

The United Arab Emirates's passport has climbed three places since January to rank as the world's second most powerful in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, marking the highest position it has achieved in the 20-year history of the ranking.
March 13, 2026 | 10:58 am GMT+7
Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport achieves highest ranking ever

Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport achieves highest ranking ever

Malaysia's passport has jumped three places to rank sixth most powerful globally in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, marking its highest position in the 20-year history of the index.
March 12, 2026 | 10:39 am GMT+7
Vietnam passport rises to 84th in 2026 ranking, ahead of Cambodia's

Vietnam passport rises to 84th in 2026 ranking, ahead of Cambodia's

Vietnam's passport has climbed up two places from January's version to 84th in the Henley Passport Index's 2026 ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 48 out of 227 destinations.
March 12, 2026 | 09:04 am GMT+7
World's most expensive passport revealed and it's not Singapore

World's most expensive passport revealed and it's not Singapore

The Australian passport is the most expensive in the world, with its citizens paying AU$422 (US$302) to obtain the international travel document, following a price increase in January 2026.
March 11, 2026 | 03:29 pm GMT+7
World's 'most favorite destination' weighs scrapping face-to-face immigration checks amid tourism boom

World's 'most favorite destination' weighs scrapping face-to-face immigration checks amid tourism boom

Japan, voted the "world's most favorite destination" last year, is planning to eliminate the requirement for most foreign tourists to meet immigration officers in person when entering the country, as authorities look to speed up entry procedures amid a rapid rise in international arrivals.
March 10, 2026 | 11:14 am GMT+7
Thailand denies allegations tourists are arbitrarily refused entry at airports

Thailand denies allegations tourists are arbitrarily refused entry at airports

Thai immigration authorities have rejected reports alleging that foreign tourists are being improperly detained and extorted at the country's international airports.
March 9, 2026 | 10:48 am GMT+7
South Korea targets 30 million visitors with visa-free entry to catch up with Japan

South Korea targets 30 million visitors with visa-free entry to catch up with Japan

Stung by Japan's record 42.7 million visitors last year, South Korea is overhauling its entire tourism playbook, from visa-free entry for Indonesians and faster immigration for Europeans to a zero-tolerance crackdown on rip-off pricing.
March 1, 2026 | 03:00 pm GMT+7
UK enforces travel permit requirement on foreign visitors including from Singapore and Malaysia

UK enforces travel permit requirement on foreign visitors including from Singapore and Malaysia

Starting on Feb. 25, visitors to Britain from 85 countries including Singapore and Malaysia must obtain an electronic permit in advance of their trip or they will be barred from travelling, the British Interior Ministry said.
February 25, 2026 | 01:35 pm GMT+7
Cambodia expects high growth of Chinese visitors thanks to visa exemption policy

Cambodia expects high growth of Chinese visitors thanks to visa exemption policy

Cambodia is forecast to attract a large number of Chinese tourists this year as it sets to implement a pilot visa exemption from June 15 to Oct. 15, according to Tourism Minister Huot Hak.
February 25, 2026 | 06:34 am GMT+7
World's 2nd largest economy confirms visa-free access for Canada, UK visitors

World's 2nd largest economy confirms visa-free access for Canada, UK visitors

China, the world's second largest economy after the U.S., has confirmed that Canadian and British citizens will be able to visit the country visa-free from Feb. 17, after the two countries' leaders had announced such agreements following official trips to Beijing.
February 15, 2026 | 08:42 pm GMT+7
Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia on the rise

Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia on the rise

Malaysia has recorded a rise in cases of foreign tourists abusing Social Visit Passes to work or conduct business illegally over the past two years, its Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
February 14, 2026 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Thailand to slash visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days

Thailand to slash visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days

Thailand has established a committee to review its visa measures, with considerations to shorten the visa-free stays from 60 days to 30.
February 14, 2026 | 06:00 am GMT+7
US scrutiny of visitors' social media threatens to cut tourist spending of $15.7B this year

US scrutiny of visitors' social media threatens to cut tourist spending of $15.7B this year

A U.S. plan to step up scrutiny of foreign visitors' social media use threatens to cut tourist spending by up to US$15.7 billion this year as people decide to stay away, an industry group said Thursday.
January 30, 2026 | 09:30 am GMT+7
China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens

China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens

China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Jan. 29 during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector.
January 30, 2026 | 09:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam's new plan supports visa incentives for foreign nationals eligible for preferential treatment

Vietnam's new plan supports visa incentives for foreign nationals eligible for preferential treatment

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed a decision approving a detailed plan to implement the Government's Decree 221 on granting time-limited visa exemptions to foreign nationals designated as special beneficiaries entitled to preferential treatment in support of Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
January 28, 2026 | 03:45 pm GMT+7
Why Malaysian passport is now among world's top 10 most powerful

Why Malaysian passport is now among world's top 10 most powerful

Malaysia's passport has steadily risen in global rankings, even surpassing those of the U.S. and several European countries, driven by the country's political stability, low immigration risk, and relatively transparent institutions, insiders said.
January 22, 2026 | 03:00 pm GMT+7
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