Visa policy
US tourism pivots to trade strategy as visa hurdles stall post-World Cup recovery
The FIFA World Cup gave the United States packed stadiums, bursts of hotel demand and global exposure few tourism
Tourism numbers surge as developing nations embrace e-visas and drop fees
In the context of global tourism, visa policies implemented by individual nations serve as primary filters, essentially weeding out those whose presence may be disruptive to a host country, as well as those with pending issues in their points of origin.
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.
Indonesia expands e-Visa-on-Arrival service to 97 nations
To boost its standing in the global tourism and business sectors, Indonesia announced the expansion of its e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) service to 97 countries.
China’s visa-free policy seen as olive branch to Japan
Chinese authorities announced on Friday, 22nd November, the expansion of China’s roster of countries allowed visa-free entry.
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.
Shaanxi now covered under China’s visa-free transit policy
China announced that Shaanxi Province is now listed together with 36 other locations compliant with the country’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy.
Finland allocates €18.9 million for improving border security & supporting visa policy
Finland is planning to invest more than €18 million (approx. USD 20.77 million) in four different projects in a bid to improve border security and support the country’s visa policy.
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- Finnair boosts Tokyo flights for summer 2027
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