The Asia Travel Information category provides up-to-date information on travel formalities in Asian countries such as China, Japan, India, Thailand, Malaysia and other popular destinations. This category is dedicated to publishing information on visas, passports, mandatory vaccinations, travel restrictions and customs regulations for travelers visiting various Asian countries. Articles published in this category will contain useful tips for travelers, information on precautions to take, recent changes in laws and regulations, as well as updates on known incidents that could affect the safety of travelers to Asian destinations.
In 2026, Japan plans to increase visa issuance fees for foreign nationals, with increases ranging from ¥500 to ¥900. This fee revision is a direct response to the growing number of foreign residents in the archipelago, which has reached a record high of nearly four million... Read the article
A new resolution (No. 389/NQ-CP) was recently published by the Vietnamese authorities. On December 2, 2025, Vietnam confirmed the addition of 41 new international border crossings for the use of electronic visas (e-visas). It is now possible to enter Vietnam via 83 entry points. Rowan Heuvel / Unsplash The 41 new entry points The ... Read the article
A decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin has formalized visa-free entry for Chinese citizens traveling to Russia for tourism or business. This new policy, which runs from December 1, 2025, to September 14, 2026, allows holders of ordinary Chinese passports to enter and stay in the country... Read the article
The Indian government recently announced the expansion of its electronic visa (e-visa) categories to include new reasons for travel, thereby significantly simplifying the process for many international travelers. This initiative is in line with the Indian government's ongoing efforts to streamline and expedite immigration processes. By expanding access to electronic visas, India... Read the article
South Korea, which continues to assert its status as a major global destination, is simplifying access to its territory in order to attract more visitors. In a strong move to promote post-crisis tourism recovery, the country has not only extended the exemption from its electronic travel authorization, the K-ETA, but has also accelerated digitization... Read the article
India has added a new nationality to its Visa on Arrival (VoA) program. Citizens of the United Arab Emirates are now eligible for this new facility for entry into India. Eligible travelers can now use this facility at nine international airports, and make an unlimited number of ... Read the article
India could soon be making access to its international healthcare services much smoother. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced at the 22nd CII Annual Health Summit in New Delhi that the government was exploring the possibility of offering visa-on-arrival facilities for international patients seeking treatment ... Read the article
China is modernizing its entry procedures for international travelers by launching a fully digital arrival card from November 20, 2025. According to an official announcement from the National Immigration Administration (NIA) dated November 3, this new measure will enable foreign travelers, with or without visas, to fill in their information in advance ... Read the article
From January 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce a visa-free regime for all American citizens, allowing them to stay for up to 30 days without having to obtain a visa in advance. Until now, only Americans aged 55 and over have benefited from this facilitated access for tourist stays, as well as minors ... Read the article
China recently announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for citizens of forty-five countries, a measure that will remain in force until December 31, 2026. This initiative was introduced with the specific aim of encouraging tourism, cultural exchanges and business, following the easing of travel restrictions related ... Read the article
This Friday, October 31, 2025, Sri Lanka has abolished the requirement for foreign tourists to obtain ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). Sri Lanka's Ministry of Immigration and Emigration issued an official statement, via their website. The authorities had recently communicated in early October 2025, to request the requirement from all nationals ... Read the article
Hong Kong International Airport is launching a new experience for travelers in transit: guided excursions, entirely free of charge, now enable them to discover the city during a long layover, transforming the wait between flights into an unforgettable cultural adventure. Available to all passengers with a connecting flight of more than seven hours, this new program ... Read the article
As part of the "Visit Korea Year (2023-2024)" program, which has been in place since April 1, 2023, the Ministry of Justice is granting K-ETA exemption to travelers of various nationalities, for a defined, fixed period. Initially, this measure was due to expire on December 31, 2024. An extension has been granted by the government, ... Read the article
Are you planning a trip to the Philippines and would like to know more about the formalities for entering the country? In this article, we explain the current procedures and the new ones introduced by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The current procedures are designed to make it easier and simpler for travelers to enter ... Read the article
Against a backdrop of heightened global competition for technological talent, China has taken a major step forward by launching its new K visa on October 1, 2025. This initiative aims to attract young foreign graduates and professionals in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, while the United States is tightening its migration policy ... Read the article
As of October 15, all travelers wishing to visit Sri Lanka will once again be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival in the country. This new update, effective after a Supreme Court ruling, cancels the eVisa platform introduced earlier this year and ... Read the article
Planning a trip to India? Get ready for a much smoother experience from the moment you arrive! From October 1, 2025, India is modernizing its immigration process for foreign travelers, promising to reduce long queues. With the introduction of the electronic arrival card for foreigners, India is taking a new step ... Read the article
Since July 1, 2025, Cambodia has launched a pilot phase of a new digital system called "v-Pass (Visitor Pass)" for foreign travelers. Through this initiative by the Directorate General of Immigration (DGI), the country is modernizing its management of arrivals and departures by gradually doing away with passport stamps and ... Read the article
Laos is set to significantly modernize its border procedures with the launch of a trial version of its new digital arrival and departure registration system, effective September 1. This initiative marks a turning point, abandoning traditional paper immigration forms in favor of an online platform for all passport holders ... Read the article
Yesterday, Indonesia officially rolled out "All Indonesia", a digital portal designed to centralize and simplify all arrival formalities for international travelers and Indonesian citizens. The "All Indonesia" system now merges into a single digital interface the separate steps of immigration, customs declaration and health declaration, which were previously handled ... Read the article
Vietnam is extending its visa waiver policy to 12 additional European countries in order to boost tourist arrivals and sustain the sector's momentum. Since 2023, Vietnamese authorities and tourism stakeholders have been keen to increase visitor numbers. Visa exemption agreements have therefore been negotiated with several countries. At this ... Read the article
The Embassy of India in the Philippines announces that from August 1, 2025 until July 31, 2026, Filipino nationals can obtain a free 30-day tourist e-visa for India, with double entry by default. This measure, valid for one year, is designed to facilitate leisure travel by Filipinos to India ... Read the article
As of July 01, 2025, the VFS Global centers are closed and no longer process applications for visas, passports, OCI cards and other consular services for the Indian Embassy. If you are concerned by this process, it is now necessary to contact the consular service of the Indian embassy in ... Read the article
As part of its economic recovery, Sri Lanka has decided to considerably expand its free tourist visa scheme for travelers from 40 countries, including Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Arab Emirates. This announcement was confirmed by the Minister ... Read the article
After a five-year suspension, India is officially reintroducing tourist visas for Chinese travelers, effective July 24, 2025. This measure, announced by the Indian Embassy in China via its Sina Weibo account, marks a major turning point in the country's migration policy towards China, and paves the way for ... Read the article
Electronic visas (e-visa) are now available for several member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Kuwait and Qatar have been added to the list of eligible countries. This is an important step towards simplifying consular procedures and strengthening bilateral relations between India and the GCC countries. This initiative, ... Read the article
India has announced the launch of an electronic visa system (e-Visa) for Bahraini nationals wishing to travel to India. The news was shared on Thursday, July 10, 2025 by the Indian Ambassador to the small Middle Eastern country, Vinod K. Jacob, via a social media post.
With effect from September 8, 2025, Hong Kong will be increasing fees for many immigration services, including visas, entry permits, passports and travel documents. This measure affects both travelers and foreign residents, with increases ranging from 3% to 51% depending on the service concerned. Why should you ... Read the article
From October 1, 2025, all international travelers arriving in Taiwan will be required to complete an electronic arrival card, which will permanently replace the traditional paper form. This move is designed to simplify procedures for entering the country and improve the efficiency of border control. Travelers have already been able to use the electronic version of the card since ... Read the article
As of July 1, 2025, VFS Global centers in France will cease all processing of visa applications, passports, OCI cards and other consular services on behalf of the Embassy of India. The centers will be closed to the public. It will no longer be possible to contact VFS services by telephone or e-mail. ... Read the article
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