Passports

The South Korean government announced the extension of its Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) exemption for Singaporean travelers till the end of 2025.

Beginning Wednesday, 1st January 2025, global travellers may apply for a Thai electronic visa (e-Visa) through the official website. 

The year 2024 saw Digi Yatra, a Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) based ecosystem utilising face biometric technology for contactless and seamless passenger processing at airports, changing the travel game.

The Nepal government renewed its travel advisory for citizens planning to visit Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos on Monday, 23rd December.

In a bid to simplify and expedite the U.S. passport renewal process, BLS International has partnered with CIBT, a renowned provider of travel document services

The Henley Passport Power Index reports that the Malaysian passport surged into 11th place in its rankings in October of this year.

Over 400 delegates from over 50 countries are expected to attend the 18th annual Global Citizenship Conference hosted by Henley & Partners in Singapore this month.

Several governments issued travel advisories warning their nationals to call off travel to Indonesia in light of a recent volcanic eruption.

China officially confirmed the expansion of visa-free travel for 9 new countries, including regional neighbour South Korea. 

The Six Countries, One Destination visa initiative modelled after Europe’s Schengen visa could be instrumental in boosting the Vietnamese tourism sector. 

The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation announced the publication of results from its fifth global study of youth and student travel, New Horizons 5: A global study of the youth and student traveller.

Taiwan’s diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant traditions took centre stage at ITB Asia 2024, currently ongoing in Singapore. 

The Indonesian government officially announced the implementation of a visa-free travel policy for citizens of 13 countries.

The Chinese government has ordered a passport recall among a growing number of public sector employees, including teachers at state-run schools.

Holidaymakers are being urged to check how many pages are left in their passport this holiday season, else risk being turned away at the airport. 

Travellers flying into Singapore can now experience passport-less immigration clearance at Changi Airport beginning this month. 

The most recent rankings for the Henley Passport Index show that Singaporeans still hold the world’s most powerful passport.

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s Budget announcement to fast-track passport processing, a significant move that aligns with ATIA’s advocacy efforts to make travel as seamless as possible.

In 2023, the Border Police Office in Pisa observed a notable surge in activity during border checks on the Schengen Area’s external borders compared to 2022, as reported by PisaToday, an Italian digital newspaper.