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Philippine travellers may now use eGovPH app to pay pre-departure tax

Filipinos and certain foreign passport holders travelling overseas may now pay the country’s travel tax through the eGovPH Super App.

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AGENTS CO LTD introduces its platform for Thailand Digital Arrival Cards

AGENTS CO, LTD just launched a dedicated platform for submitting Thailand Digital Arrival Cards (TDAC), built specifically to support travel agents, tour operators, and travel service providers managing group travel.

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Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs to offer more efficient services at Aseana hub

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) opened an express lane geared towards more efficient delivery of passport and consular services at its primary hub in the southern Manila suburb of Parañaque..

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Solon: Passport tampering could strike a blow against Philippine tourism

Philippine senator Sherwin Gatchalian released a statement on Thursday, 1st May, calling out how deliberate tampering of passports will threaten

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ABTA urges holidaymakers to check their passport meets validity rules for travel to Europe

With the start of the Easter holidays just a few weeks away, ABTA – The Travel Association is encouraging anyone with plans to travel to Europe to make sure their passport will be valid for their trip.

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UK passport fees to increase further

From 10 April, the fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults and £57.50 to £61.50 for children.

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China offers visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna to Southeast Asian travellers

China announced that it is offering visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province to travellers from countries that are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

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Japan reduces visa slots for Filipino travellers to mitigate overtourism

As part of the Japanese government’s drive against overtourism, the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines recently decreased application slots for Filipinos seeking to enter the country as tourists.

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Vietnam and Thailand hold discussions on tourism collaboration

Officials from Vietnam and Thailand are working on tourism collaboration in light of the Six Countries, One Destination initiative.

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Singapore still on top in updated Henley Passport Index

The latest update to the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore reclaimed its crown as the most powerful passport in the world with visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide.

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Philippines reports 5.44 million tourist arrivals for 2024

The Philippines received approximately 5.44 million tourist arrivals for the full length of 2024, showing an increase of 8.7 percent from the end of 2023.

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Taiwan introduces digital nomad visa

Taiwan’s National Development Council formally launched the new Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa at a ceremony held in Tainan City last 20th December.

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South Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Singaporeans till 2025

The South Korean government announced the extension of its Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) exemption for Singaporean travelers till the end of 2025.

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Thai e-Visa system goes online on 1st January

Beginning Wednesday, 1st January 2025, global travellers may apply for a Thai electronic visa (e-Visa) through the official website.

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Digi Yatra sets the stage for an exciting 2025

The year 2024 saw Digi Yatra, a Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) based ecosystem utilising face biometric technology for contactless and seamless passenger processing at airports, changing the travel game.