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Cambodia to offer visa-free entry for Chinese amid growing regional tourism competition

Cambodia to offer visa-free entry for Chinese amid growing regional tourism competition

Cambodia is set to waive visas for Chinese nationals next year under a trial program to stay competitive with other Southeast Asian destinations.
Vietnam adds 41 more international border gates eligible for e-visa entry including Long Thanh Airport

Vietnam adds 41 more international border gates eligible for e-visa entry including Long Thanh Airport

Visa requirements remain key barrier for Asian tourists: Agoda

Visa requirements remain key barrier for Asian tourists: Agoda

Strict visa rules deter Vietnamese from traveling abroad: Agoda

Strict visa rules deter Vietnamese from traveling abroad: Agoda

Six out of ten Vietnamese respondents said visa restrictions affect their travel plans, according to a report by online platform Agoda.
November 30, 2025 | 04:31 pm PT
Thailand tightens tourist visa rules amid surge in foreigner-linked crime

Thailand tightens tourist visa rules amid surge in foreigner-linked crime

Thai immigration authorities have stepped up screening to prevent foreigners from misusing visa waivers for illegal activities.
November 19, 2025 | 10:20 pm PT
President Donald Trump to make it easier for World Cup fans to get US visa appointments

President Donald Trump to make it easier for World Cup fans to get US visa appointments

The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday.
November 17, 2025 | 08:13 pm PT
US to deny visas to people with diabetes, obesity or chronic medical conditions

US to deny visas to people with diabetes, obesity or chronic medical conditions

A new directive by President Donald Trump's administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the U.S. if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves.
November 13, 2025 | 08:13 pm PT
Japanese passport ranked less powerful than Malaysian

Japanese passport ranked less powerful than Malaysian

Global citizenship and financial advisory firm Arton Capital has ranked the Japanese passport fourth most powerful globally with visa-free access to 173 destinations, placing it behind Singapore and Malaysia.
November 12, 2025 | 02:55 pm PT
Netizens celebrate as Malaysian passport ranked more powerful than American

Netizens celebrate as Malaysian passport ranked more powerful than American

Malaysians have expressed pride after their passport stands third globally with visa-free access to 174 destinations, stronger than the U.S. passport according to a ranking by Canadian financial advisory firm Arton Capital.
November 10, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Financial advisory firm ranks Malaysian passport world's third most powerful with visa-free access to 174 destinations

Financial advisory firm ranks Malaysian passport world's third most powerful with visa-free access to 174 destinations

Global citizenship financial advisory firm Arton Capital has ranked Malaysian passport third globally with visa-free access to 174 destinations in the 2025 ranking, up seven places from last year.
November 6, 2025 | 08:28 pm PT
World's 2nd largest economy extends visa-free policy to end-2026, adds Sweden to scheme

World's 2nd largest economy extends visa-free policy to end-2026, adds Sweden to scheme

China, the world's second largest economy, will extend its visa-free entry policy for 45 countries including France, Germany and Spain to Dec. 31, 2026 and expand the scheme to cover Sweden, effective Nov. 10, the foreign ministry said on Monday.
November 3, 2025 | 04:13 pm PT
World's 'most favorite country' seeks to attract digital nomads amid overtourism

World's 'most favorite country' seeks to attract digital nomads amid overtourism

Japan, voted as "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has stepped up efforts to attract more digital nomads to combat overtourism in major cities.
October 27, 2025 | 12:22 am PT
World's 'most favorite country' plans to raise visa fees for international visitors

World's 'most favorite country' plans to raise visa fees for international visitors

Japan, voted as "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is considering raising visa fees for foreign visitors as early as fiscal 2026 amid an inbound tourism boom.
October 22, 2025 | 05:06 pm PT
Visa exemption sparks increased interest in Vietnam among Eastern European travelers

Visa exemption sparks increased interest in Vietnam among Eastern European travelers

Data from online travel platform Agoda shows a 60% rise in interest from Eastern European travelers following Vietnam's recent introduction of a visa exemption for citizens of these countries.
October 21, 2025 | 07:20 pm PT
These 2 Southeast Asian countries are most open in visa policy

These 2 Southeast Asian countries are most open in visa policy

Timor-Leste and Cambodia are the only two Southeast Asian representatives to be placed high on the Henley Openness Index 2025, granting visa-free entry to citizens from hundreds of countries and territories.
October 20, 2025 | 10:48 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination to resume e-visa for Chinese visitors

Asia's leading beach destination to resume e-visa for Chinese visitors

The Philippine government is set to resume its e-visa program for Chinese nationals next month after nearly two years of suspension.
October 17, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Malaysian passport is now as powerful as American

Malaysian passport is now as powerful as American

Malaysia has tied with the U.S. at 12th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025's October edition, with both countries offering visa-free access to 180 destinations out of 227 worldwide.
October 15, 2025 | 10:51 pm PT
Vietnam's passport drops to 92nd on global ranking

Vietnam's passport drops to 92nd on global ranking

Vietnam's passport has slipped four places from last month to 92nd, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index's October ranking.
October 15, 2025 | 06:37 pm PT
This country will impose $10,000 visa bond fee on American tourists

This country will impose $10,000 visa bond fee on American tourists

Mali has announced it will require U.S. nationals to post bonds of up to US$10,000 for business and tourist visas, after the Trump administration said the West African nation would be added to its visa bond program.
October 14, 2025 | 04:22 pm PT
South Korea begins visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups

South Korea begins visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups

South Korea began offering visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups on Sept. 29, a measure it hopes will boost the economy and help improve ties with its Asian neighbor.
September 28, 2025 | 07:21 pm PT
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