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Southeast Asia's second most visited country considers visa waivers to counter 30% decline in Latin American arrivals

Southeast Asia's second most visited country considers visa waivers to counter 30% decline in Latin American arrivals

Thailand is considering a 15-day visa exemption for travelers from Colombia, Mexico and Uzbekistan to ease visa processing delays and attract more long-haul visitors.
Myanmar extends visa-on-arrival scheme for tourists from 5 Asian markets

Myanmar extends visa-on-arrival scheme for tourists from 5 Asian markets

Philippines mulls visa-free entry for Chinese tourists through more airports

Philippines mulls visa-free entry for Chinese tourists through more airports

World's second most visited country to remove border checks for Italian tourists

World's second most visited country to remove border checks for Italian tourists

Italy and Spain have agreed to remove tit-for-tat border checks introduced following a spat over migration, after talks between the two countries' leaders, diplomatic and government sources said on Friday.
October 17, 2026 | 12:10 pm GMT+7
Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport returns to its highest ranking ever

Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport returns to its highest ranking ever

Malaysia's passport has climbed one spot to sixth place in the latest version of 2026 Henley Passport Index, reclaiming its highest-ever ranking in the index's 20-year history.
October 17, 2026 | 06:00 am GMT+7
Portuguese woman arrested in Thailand after 5-year visa overstay

Portuguese woman arrested in Thailand after 5-year visa overstay

A Portuguese woman was arrested in Phuket, Thailand, after police discovered she had overstayed her visa by 1,807 days.
October 16, 2026 | 09:33 am GMT+7
Vietnam's visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups strengthens its edge in Southeast Asia's tourism race

Vietnam's visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups strengthens its edge in Southeast Asia's tourism race

Tourism experts say Vietnam's trialing of visa exemption for Chinese tour groups visiting Khanh Hoa might strengthen its competitiveness against regional rivals, considering it could be expanded to other destinations such as Da Nang and Da Lat if the trial proves successful.
October 16, 2026 | 01:59 pm GMT+7
Vietnam passport drops to 89th in global ranking, far behind Southeast Asian neighbors

Vietnam passport drops to 89th in global ranking, far behind Southeast Asian neighbors

Vietnam's passport has fallen to 89th in the latest Henley Passport Index, trailing several Southeast Asian neighbors as its holders can enter just 49 destinations worldwide without obtaining a visa in advance.
October 16, 2026 | 05:58 am GMT+7
Running out of money, American tourist arrested after 9 months of overstaying visa in Japan

Running out of money, American tourist arrested after 9 months of overstaying visa in Japan

A 36-year-old American man has been arrested in Japan for overstaying his visa after approaching a police station for help because he had run out of money and had nowhere to stay.
October 15, 2026 | 11:26 am GMT+7
Vietnam waives visas for Chinese tour groups to Nha Trang

Vietnam waives visas for Chinese tour groups to Nha Trang

Chinese citizens traveling in groups of two or more can visit Khanh Hoa Province, home to beach hub Nha Trang, visa-free under a pilot scheme, provided they arrive directly at Cam Ranh International Airport and book an all-inclusive tour.
October 13, 2026 | 06:30 am GMT+7
China allows foreign visitors to skip police stations, register stay online

China allows foreign visitors to skip police stations, register stay online

Foreigners staying at non-hotel lodgings in China can now register their temporary residence online, the National Immigration Administration said.
September 24, 2026 | 03:32 pm GMT+7
India warns against misusing Malaysia's 30-day visa-free scheme to seek jobs

India warns against misusing Malaysia's 30-day visa-free scheme to seek jobs

The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has issued an advisory warning against the use of Malaysia's 30-day visa-free facility to seek employment amid a "noticeable increase" in Indian citizens arriving in the country to look for jobs.
September 24, 2026 | 06:00 am GMT+7
Australian tourist banned from entering Indonesia for 10 years after public sex act

Australian tourist banned from entering Indonesia for 10 years after public sex act

An Australian tourist arrested over a public indecency incident on Bali Island has been barred from entering Indonesia for 10 years.
September 22, 2026 | 10:05 am GMT+7
'I'm not a harmful person': Backpackers fret over Australia's visa crackdown

'I'm not a harmful person': Backpackers fret over Australia's visa crackdown

Briton Johnny Gibbs has been in Australia for six months, surfing and working part-time, like countless other young people drawn to the country's pristine beaches and laid-back way of life.
September 19, 2026 | 11:02 am GMT+7
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa

Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa

Australia will detain tourists who overstay visas to send a message of deterrence under new rules aimed at reducing levels of migration, a minister said on Sept. 18.
September 18, 2026 | 11:37 am GMT+7
Myanmar extends visa on arrival policy for travelers from world's two most populous countries

Myanmar extends visa on arrival policy for travelers from world's two most populous countries

Myanmar has extended its visa-on-arrival scheme by another year for tourists arriving by air from China and India, the world's most populous countries, as it seeks to attract more foreign visitors.
September 18, 2026 | 06:39 am GMT+7
Emirati traveler renews passport in 8 minutes at Dubai airport

Emirati traveler renews passport in 8 minutes at Dubai airport

An Emirati traveler obtained a new passport in just eight minutes at Dubai International Airport after realizing his existing document fell short of his destination's six-month validity requirement.
September 17, 2026 | 10:39 am GMT+7
3 Italian passengers fly out of India without immigration checks

3 Italian passengers fly out of India without immigration checks

Three Italian nationals flew from India's Delhi to Germany's Munich without undergoing mandatory immigration clearance, prompting aviation authorities to launch an investigation.
September 15, 2026 | 02:55 pm GMT+7
Asia's 2nd largest economy waives fees for 30-day double-entry visas for Thais

Asia's 2nd largest economy waives fees for 30-day double-entry visas for Thais

India, Asia's second largest economy, will waive visa fees for Thai nationals applying for a 30-day double-entry e-tourist visa until Dec. 31, 2027, to boost tourism.
September 14, 2026 | 11:37 am GMT+7
China to raise visa fees sevenfold for Japanese visitors

China to raise visa fees sevenfold for Japanese visitors

China will raise visa fees for Japanese nationals to about seven times their current levels from Sept.14, the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo said.
September 13, 2026 | 12:27 pm GMT+7
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