Visa updates
Wendy Wu Tours lauds visa-free entry into China for Australians
Australia’s Wendy Wu Tours declared its approval of the Chinese Embassy’s recent announcement regarding China’s extended visa-free entry policy for Australian citizens.
Malaysian passport moves to 11th place on the Henley Passport Index
The Henley Passport Power Index reports that the Malaysian passport surged into 11th place in its rankings in October of this year.
atlys unveils five AI-powered features to transform the visa application process
atlys, a visa processing platform, introduces five AI-powered features aimed at making visa applications faster, easier, and more accurate.
Indian nationals were the largest group to receive UK visas
Indian nationals were the largest group to receive UK visas for Visit, Study and Work categories in the year ending June 2024, said Lindy Cameron CB OBE, British High Commissioner to India, at the inauguration of the new state-of-art UK visa application facility operated by VFS Global in Delhi on 12 November 2024.
UK visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa are now available through VFS Global
Residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres.
China approves visa-free entry for nine more countries
China officially confirmed the expansion of visa-free travel for 9 new countries, including regional neighbour South Korea.
Swiss authorities granted 42,252 visa requests from Thai applicants in 2023
Swiss authorities granted 42,252 visa requests from Thai applicants in 2023, showing that over 97 per cent of all visa requests filed by this nationality were approved.
VFS Global to provide Visa Services for Finland
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has awarded VFS Global the global tender to provide visa services and Resident Permit Services in 32 countries including India.
ATIA welcomes Australian federal government’s COVID-19 response report
ATIA recently welcomed the release of the Australian Federal Government’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report.
Six Countries One Destination initiative may boost Vietnam’s tourism sector
The Six Countries, One Destination visa initiative modelled after Europe’s Schengen visa could be instrumental in boosting the Vietnamese tourism sector.
WYSE Travel Confederation announces results of New Horizons travel study
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation announced the publication of results from its fifth global study of youth and student travel, New Horizons 5: A global study of the youth and student traveller.
Taiwan showcases indigenous heritage and exclusive promotions at ITB Asia 2024
Taiwan’s diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant traditions took centre stage at ITB Asia 2024, currently ongoing in Singapore.
DUDigital Global opens Thai Visa Application Centre in Mumbai
DUDigital Global, a provider of specialized services in visa processing, immigration, and global company formation, announced the opening of its new visa application centre (VAC) in Mumbai.
EU delays Entry/Exit System launch
The European Union has decided to delay once again the implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which was set for November 10 of this year. As informed by a news report in Schengen News.
Croatia intends to prolong EU Blue Card validity period to 4 years
As explained by the authorities of the country, changes to the Aliens Act are being planned and as soon as they are approved, the EU Blue Card will remain valid for a period of four years instead of the current two, as informed by a news report in Schengen News.
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