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Mixed reactions as Thailand unveils plans to cut visa-free stay to 30 days

Mixed reactions as Thailand unveils plans to cut visa-free stay to 30 days

Thailand's proposal to halve visa-free stays for tourists from 93 countries to 30 days has drawn mixed reactions from the travel industry.
Vietnam further facilitates foreign nationals' entry, exit, residence

Vietnam further facilitates foreign nationals' entry, exit, residence

Southeast Asia's largest economy imposes harsher penalties against tourists violating immigration laws

Southeast Asia's largest economy imposes harsher penalties against tourists violating immigration laws

10 passengers caught carrying undeclared cash at Singapore airport

10 passengers caught carrying undeclared cash at Singapore airport

Immigration officials at Singapore's Changi Airport found 10 passengers trying to carry more than S$20,000 (US$14,700) in cash without declaring it as required by the law.
June 25, 2024 | 10:49 pm PT
Thai tourists shun South Korea due to strict immigration policy

Thai tourists shun South Korea due to strict immigration policy

South Korea's Thai visitors decreased by 21% in the first four months of 2024 due to strict immigration rules, and the decline's momentum is expected through at least year-end.
June 20, 2024 | 08:54 pm PT
Man arrested at Singapore airport for carrying $55,000 undeclared cash

Man arrested at Singapore airport for carrying $55,000 undeclared cash

Singapore immigration officials said they have detained an unidentified man at Changi Airport for carrying undeclared cash amounting to S$75,166 (US$55,000), a violation of its laws.
June 8, 2024 | 12:00 am PT
What items cannot be brought into Singapore?

What items cannot be brought into Singapore?

Singapore is known for its impeccable cleanliness, low crime rate and strict laws on littering and let's see what items cannot be brought into the city state to avoid being slapped with heavy fines.
May 17, 2024 | 03:49 pm PT
Over 200 foreign visitors denied entry into Vietnam in Jan-Feb

Over 200 foreign visitors denied entry into Vietnam in Jan-Feb

Vietnam denied entry of 217 international visitors due to invalid documents in the first two months of this year, around 25% of last year's figure, according to aviation authorities.
March 18, 2024 | 08:47 pm PT
New Zealand considers granting long-term visa for Vietnamese

New Zealand considers granting long-term visa for Vietnamese

Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee pledged to promote the issuance of long-term visa for Vietnamese citizens during a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday.
March 11, 2024 | 02:59 am PT
Southeast Asian tourists eager for Australia's 10-year visa

Southeast Asian tourists eager for Australia's 10-year visa

Many Southeast Asian tourists have expressed excitement about Australia extending its 10-year frequent traveler visa scheme to their countries, and they await further instructions.
March 8, 2024 | 03:30 pm PT
Singaporean arrested for visa overstaying in Malaysia

Singaporean arrested for visa overstaying in Malaysia

Immigration officers in Malaysia have detained a Singaporean man for overstaying his visa to the country for 13 years.
February 29, 2024 | 04:39 pm PT
Draft procedure for foreigners' e-identification registration announced

Draft procedure for foreigners' e-identification registration announced

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a procedure for foreigners' e-identification registration, which is expected to take effect alongside the identification law on July 1 this year.
February 27, 2024 | 12:06 am PT
Ten-year visa applications in Malaysia state growing rapidly

Ten-year visa applications in Malaysia state growing rapidly

Authorities in Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, approved 406 applications for its 10-year visa program as of July this year, near equivalent to last year's whole figure at 411.
November 16, 2023 | 06:02 pm PT
Korean vice foreign minister says country has no policy to refuse Thai visitors

Korean vice foreign minister says country has no policy to refuse Thai visitors

South Korea's First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Chang Ho-jin said stricter rules may have been enforced by some officers, but the country has no policies to refuse Thai visitors from gaining entry.
November 6, 2023 | 10:21 pm PT
Singapore airport to allow passport-free departure from next year

Singapore airport to allow passport-free departure from next year

Passengers departing from Singapore's Changi Airport will not have to present their passport as part of changes to the country's immigration policies to take effect early next year.
September 19, 2023 | 11:49 pm PT
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