China reports 15.3 percent increase in passenger trips in Q1-2025
China's immigration authorities report that their agency processed 163 million passenger trips in the first quarter of this year.
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Saudi halts short term visas for Hajj for 14 countries
With the Hajj pilgrimage around the corner, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries
Vietnam mulls granting ‘10 -year’ Golden Visa
Vietnam is looking to change the dynamics of travel and investment in Southeast Asia with a Golden Visa that would allow foreigners to stay for 5 to 10 years.
VFS Global partners with CzechTourism
VFS Global has been appointed as the destination representation partner for CzechTourism in India to showcase Czechia’s diverse travel experiences and unique attractions
TDAC now mandatory for all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand from 1 May 2025
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) aims to streamline immigration by ensuring faster processing, less paperwork and enhanced border security.
68% rise in visa applications for summer 2025: Atlys
Summer vacations, once regarded as a luxury, have swiftly transitioned into a lifestyle priority for many Indians driven by a burgeoning middle class and a lingering post-pandemic urge to…
China eases Visa Rules for Indian travellers
China has eased visa rules for Indian travellers, removing online appointments, exempting biometrics for short stays, reducing fees, and speeding up approvals.
VFS Global: Filipinos may still apply for Japan visas via travel agencies
Filipino travellers applying for Japan visas may still submit their applications through an accredited travel agent even when VFS Global opens its Japanese visa application centre (JVAC) on…
Philippine government works to streamline travel practices
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) convened its Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) on Tuesday, 18th March, as the government boosts its efforts to streamline travel processes while…
ETIAS will become compulsory for Travel to EU by 2027
Foreign travellers who are permitted visa-free entry to the EU will not be required to obtain a travel authorisation – ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) – until…
Slovenia opens its embassy in the Philippines
The Slovenian government formally opened its embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday, 11th March.
Kuwait to issue ‘transit’ visas to boost tourism
The sources explained that these visas will only be coordinated through Kuwait’s national airlines, and visitors must apply for and obtain the visa before arriving in Kuwait. These visas…
Vietnam renews visa waiver for 12 countries
Vietnam announced the renewal of its unilateral visa waiver policy for citizens of 12 Asian and European nations until 2028 on Friday, 7th March.
No visa, no problem! UK rolls out mandatory ETA for European visitors
The expansion marks the latest phase in the UK’s gradual rollout of the ETA, which was introduced in November 2023 and extended to over 50 countries, including the United States, Australia,…
Japanese travel agencies to promote trips to China
Japanese travel agencies announced their collective plan to promote travel to China at an event held in Tokyo on Monday, 3rd March.
VFS Global’s new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival official platform goes live for 97 nationalities
VFS Global's new Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) platform, is now available for nationals of all the 97 countries eligible for e-VoA, including Japan.
