Visa updates
Asian rental markets are booming thanks to an influx of digital nomads
With governments scrambling to welcome the surging number of digital nomads into Asia, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the rental real estate sector is experiencing significant growth of late.
Japan works to draw in more digital nomads
The Japan Tourism Agency announced its plan to launch a new programme for attracting digital nomads this year.
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).
French Embassy in Manila releases advisory regarding visa appointments
The French Embassy in Manila advised potential visa applicants that the waiting time for an appointment at its visa center in Manila could take at least six weeks.
Improved convenience drives up inbound tourism in China
As 2025’s Spring Festival draws to a close, several travel platforms report a significant increase in inbound tourism bookings throughout China.
Cambodian ambassadors vow to drive inbound tourism
Ten Cambodian ambassadors expressed their commitment to promote their country as a prime destination to locals in their respective assignments.
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.
New Zealand relaxes visa requirements for digital nomads
Immigration New Zealand announced that it has relaxed visa requirements specifically for digital nomads in a bid to boost inbound tourism.
Direct flights between Philippines and India hinted at for 2025
The much-anticipated direct flights between India and the Philippines are expected to take off within this year.
Japan reports 36.78 million foreign arrivals in 2024
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency reported on Friday, 24th January, that foreign arrivals hit a record high of 36.78 million in the past year.
Philippines seeks to draw tourists in from Europe, India, and Middle East
The Philippines is refocusing its tourism efforts for 2025 in order to woo tourists from Europe, India, and the highly-coveted Middle East luxury market.
Philippine Department of Tourism seeks to draw in more Indian tourists
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) commented on the promising growth in terms of Indian tourists to the country at the 12th ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers Meeting on Monday, 20th January.
VFS Global’s new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival official platform goes live for 97 nationalities
VFS Global has launched its new user-friendly and efficient online platform to make Indonesia’s Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) application process seamless for travellers, promote inbound tourism, and enhance overall customer experience.
IATA wary of proposed increase to UK Electronic Travel Authorisations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has aired its opposition to the recent UK Home Office proposal to increase the costs of UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) by 60 percent to GBP 16.
Vietnam has lifted visa requirements for nationals of Poland, Switzerland and Czechia
Citizens of Poland, Czechia, and Switzerland will be permitted to visit Vietnam without applying for a visa before travelling to the Southeast Asian country.
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