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.
Japan is experiencing an unprecedented tourist craze. While the shrines of Kyoto and the bustling streets of Tokyo continue to inspire travelers from around the world, this massive influx is not without consequences. To preserve its heritage and modernize its infrastructure, Japan has introduced new tourist taxes effective ... Read the article
Sri Lanka steps up a gear to boost its tourism sector. In a move eagerly awaited by the travel industry, the Sri Lankan government has confirmed the introduction of a free tourist visa program for nationals of 40 countries. Travelers will be able to benefit from this program if they are staying in Sri Lanka for a ... Read the article
Planned, postponed, then confirmed: Thailand's notorious 300-baht entry tax is back in the news. For those of you planning a trip to Thailand, understanding this new formality is essential to avoid any surprises at the airport or land borders. A long-standing project: initially submitted in 2020, the measure had received ... Read the article
With a government not recognized by almost the entire international community, obtaining a visa for Afghanistan meant juggling with often inaccessible consulates.
From April 1, 2026, India will be turning the page on paper-based airport formalities once and for all. The traditional disembarkation form, initially distributed on the plane, will be replaced by a 100 % digital procedure: the e-Arrival Card. Major Indian airports such as Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and ... Read the article
If you're planning to travel to or extend your stay in Indonesia, keep an eye on the calendar. Due to the national celebrations of Nyepi and Eid el-Fitr 1447 H, the Directorate General of Immigration has announced a temporary closure of its administrative services. 🇮🇩 Important points to remember: Depending on the type of visa chosen, the ... Read the article
India has just announced the opening of new entry points, adding to the list of airports, ports and land checkpoints. For travelers wishing to use e-visa, it will now be possible to enter India via the land borders with Nepal and Bhutan. The new authorized entry points Until recently, entering India ... Read the article
Now it's official. Japan, which is experiencing a historic tourism boom with over 42 million visitors expected this year, is about to radically transform its entry conditions, for visa-exempt travelers. ©️Andre Benz / unsplash.com On March 10, 2026, the Japanese government approved an amendment to its law on the control of ... Read the article
While Thailand opened its doors wide in 2024 with a visa exemption of up to 60 days for 93 nationalities, this measure could be updated and revised by the Thai authorities. According to a recent report in the Bangkok Post, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, with the support of the ... Read the article
Forget embassies, application fees and waiting times: for citizens of 113 countries, visa exemption is now a new feature introduced by Armenia. Whether you're a tourist, investor or digital nomad, this measure applies to a number of travel reasons, provided your nationality is on the list of ... Read the article
Kazakhstan is taking a further step towards modernizing its public services with the launch on January 23, 2026 of QazETA, a digital state platform for foreign nationals. Currently in the pilot phase, this project aims to provide convenient, transparent and secure access to migration services based on the «one-stop shop" principle... Read the article
The government of Bangladesh has announced the temporary suspension of visas on arrival (VoA) for a period of one month, from January 15 to February 15. This measure comes against a backdrop of security tensions in the run-up to national parliamentary elections and a referendum on constitutional reforms, scheduled for February 12. ... Read the article
On December 31, 2025, the country introduced new entry rules that redefine how international travelers can arrive in the country and stay there for various reasons, such as tourism, business, or transit. An official statement was released to inform future travelers about ... Read the article
While the experimental visa exemption scheme was due to end on December 31, 2025, the Mongolian government has decided to extend it. The Mongolian Embassy in Switzerland has confirmed that nationals of 34 countries will be able to continue traveling to the steppes without a visa until January 1, 2027.
If you are someone who enjoys combined Nepal-India trips 🇳🇵🇮🇳 or overland adventures, you have probably encountered frustrating administrative hurdles in the past. Until very recently, the electronic visa (e-Visa), so convenient and easy to obtain through your agency, had one major flaw: it only worked if... Read the article
The euphoria has been replaced by a cold shower. While travelers were delighted to finally be able to apply for their visas four months in advance, a careful analysis of the new official fee schedules that came into effect on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, reveals a big surprise: India has drastically revised its policy on... Read the article
If you have recently planned a tourist trip to India, you may have experienced a particular anxiety: having your plane tickets in your pocket for months, your hotel booked, but being formally prohibited from applying for your visa. Until very recently, this was the absurd paradox of the “30-day tourist e-Visa.“.
As part of a strategic move to transform its tourism sector, Bangladesh is set to launch a revolutionary e-visa system, promising issuance in just 24 hours. Simplifying visa applications Announced by Bangladesh's High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, this initiative aims to reduce traditional formalities, particularly applications... Read the article
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
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