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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.
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

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

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

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 | 05:42 am PT
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 13, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
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 13, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
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 29, 2026 | 06:30 pm PT
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 29, 2026 | 06:30 pm PT
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 | 12:45 am PT
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 | 12:00 am PT
Vietnam to expand unilateral visa waivers to attract high-quality tourists

Vietnam to expand unilateral visa waivers to attract high-quality tourists

The Ministry of Public Security will work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to study and propose more open visa policies, with a focus on expanding unilateral visa exemptions for major and high-potential source markets in order to attract high-quality international visitors.
January 20, 2026 | 07:19 pm PT
2 Southeast Asian countries offer visa exemption for Chinese visitors to boost tourism

2 Southeast Asian countries offer visa exemption for Chinese visitors to boost tourism

The Philippines and Cambodia will offer visa-free entry for Chinese tourists as part of their efforts to revive the tourism industry amid fierce competition among Southeast Asian peers.
January 19, 2026 | 04:51 pm PT
Which is Southeast Asia's third most powerful passport?

Which is Southeast Asia's third most powerful passport?

Brunei's passport ranked 19th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, down one place from last year but remained the third most powerful in Southeast Asia.
January 19, 2026 | 12:38 am PT
Asian countries reap benefits from visa reforms in 2025

Asian countries reap benefits from visa reforms in 2025

Several Asian nations implemented major visa policy changes last year, with China, Malaysia and Vietnam already seeing positive results.
January 17, 2026 | 07:00 pm PT
Japan reclaims world's 2nd most powerful passport

Japan reclaims world's 2nd most powerful passport

The Japanese passport has regained its second place in the latest Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 188 destinations.
January 16, 2026 | 05:00 pm PT
Vietnam to have 2 new visas for digital technology professionals

Vietnam to have 2 new visas for digital technology professionals

Two new visas that will allow foreigners to reside in Vietnam for up to five years will be rolled out on July 1 this year.
January 14, 2026 | 07:57 pm PT
Vietnam deputy PM calls for streamlined e-visa and entry-exit procedures to boost tourism

Vietnam deputy PM calls for streamlined e-visa and entry-exit procedures to boost tourism

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh on Tuesday called on relevant authorities to streamline e-visa issuance and entry-exit procedures in an effort to meet the target of serving 25 million international visitors this year.
January 13, 2026 | 07:42 pm PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport jumps one place in 2026 Henley ranking

Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport jumps one place in 2026 Henley ranking

The Malaysian passport has climbed one place to rank 9th in the latest index by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180 destinations worldwide.
January 13, 2026 | 04:43 pm PT
Vietnam's passport jumps four places to 86th in 2026 ranking

Vietnam's passport jumps four places to 86th in 2026 ranking

Vietnam's passport has climbed up four places from last month to 86th in the Henley Passport Index's 2026 ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 49 out of 227 destinations.
January 13, 2026 | 04:38 am PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport to get new version

Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport to get new version

Malaysia will roll out a newly designed passport with enhanced security features in the coming six months, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
January 11, 2026 | 03:28 pm PT
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