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Which countries should Vietnam waive visas for?

Which countries should Vietnam waive visas for?

The tourism industry wants visas waived for visitors from large markets such as China and India and affluent countries like New Zealand and Australia to compete with neighbors.
Asia's most loved country records 1 million Indian tourists after visa waiver

Asia's most loved country records 1 million Indian tourists after visa waiver

India offers free 30-day e-tourist visa for Malaysians

India offers free 30-day e-tourist visa for Malaysians

Thailand, Timor-Leste agree on visa waivers

Thailand, Timor-Leste agree on visa waivers

Thailand and Timor-Leste have agreed to waive visa requirements for tourists with ordinary passports, with the goal of promoting tourism between the two countries even further.
June 23, 2024 | 05:14 pm PT
China bars hotels from refusing foreign guests as government enhances business environment

China bars hotels from refusing foreign guests as government enhances business environment

Chinese authorities has asked local hotels not to turn away international visitors following complaints from travelers from Nigeria, the U.K., Pakistan, and other countries.
May 28, 2024 | 05:29 pm PT
China to extend visa waiver for Malaysia, 11 European countries until 2025

China to extend visa waiver for Malaysia, 11 European countries until 2025

The Chinese government has decided to extend its visa waiver for nationals of Malaysia and 11 European countries until the end of next year.
May 9, 2024 | 10:00 pm PT
Thailand extends visa exemption for wealthy Kazakh tourists for another six months

Thailand extends visa exemption for wealthy Kazakh tourists for another six months

The Thai government has decided to extend the visa-free policy for high-spending Kazakh tourists for another six months until Aug. 31 in an effort to boost tourism spending.
February 21, 2024 | 03:46 pm PT
Chinese tourists spend $312M in Malaysia during Lunar New Year holiday

Chinese tourists spend $312M in Malaysia during Lunar New Year holiday

Malaysia welcomed 100,000 Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday, an year-on-year increase of 50%, who spent RM1.5 billion (US$312.66 million) in the country, Sin Chew Daily reported.
February 20, 2024 | 06:00 am PT
Thailand plans to waive visas for more countries

Thailand plans to waive visas for more countries

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday the government plans to offer visa-free travel to citizens of several more countries.
February 16, 2024 | 10:00 pm PT
Vietnam absent from top winter destinations for Chinese tourists: Airbnb

Vietnam absent from top winter destinations for Chinese tourists: Airbnb

Data from U.S.-based vacation rental company Airbnb has Vietnam absent from the list of top 10 favorite winter destinations for Chinese tourists this year, while Thailand now ranks number one.
January 16, 2024 | 06:07 pm PT
Thailand mulls tripling visa-free stay for European visitors to 90 days

Thailand mulls tripling visa-free stay for European visitors to 90 days

The Thai government plans to triple the duration of visa-free stays for European tourists to 90 days as it seeks to make up for the dearth of Chinese visitors.
November 19, 2023 | 06:15 pm PT
Thailand rolls out measures to seek return of tourists

Thailand rolls out measures to seek return of tourists

Thailand is bolstering measures to "restart tourism" and expect to welcome 40 million foreign visitors in 2024 and earn 3.1 trillion baht (US$88 billion) in tourism revenue, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke announced on September 13.
September 14, 2023 | 06:05 pm PT
Thailand eyes 6 million European visitors as it plans 45-day visa waiver extension

Thailand eyes 6 million European visitors as it plans 45-day visa waiver extension

The Thai government is targeting six million tourists from Europe this year, around 80% of pre-pandemic levels, as it seeks to extend its 45-day visa-free stay policy until year-end.
March 9, 2023 | 06:28 pm PT
Southern province seeks visa waiver for European, North American tourists

Southern province seeks visa waiver for European, North American tourists

Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province has called on the tourism ministry to waive visas for visitors from Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America who want to stay for long.
March 2, 2023 | 10:27 pm PT
Cambodia, Maldives agree on 30-day visa waiver to revive tourism

Cambodia, Maldives agree on 30-day visa waiver to revive tourism

Cambodia and Maldives have agreed to a 30-day visa waiver for each other's nationals as they focus on efforts to revive tourism post-pandemic.
January 17, 2023 | 10:29 pm PT
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