Asia

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.

Cambodia / Thailand: A common visa soon?

Cambodia and Thailand are working together to set up a joint visa scheme to encourage tourism between the two countries. The project also aims to include other Southeast Asian countries, to facilitate tourist travel within this dynamic region of cultural and natural riches.

China: Visa exemption for Swiss citizens

China has announced a visa-free policy for Swiss citizens, strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries. Switzerland now joins a select group of European nations enjoying visa-free access to China.

Indore: 31st Indian airport eligible for Indian e-Visa

India adds a new entry point for international travelers holding an e-visa. As of December 29, 2023, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport in Indore is now accessible with this type of visa to facilitate access for visitors and boost local tourism.

Trip.PASS: South Korea rolls out mobile application for tourists

South Korea has launched an innovative application called Trip.PASS, which considerably simplifies the lives of tourists by enabling them to travel without having to carry their passports or credit cards when moving around the country. We take a closer look at this revolutionary solution, which is proving a runaway success with travelers.

Pakistan unveils SIFC Visa to facilitate foreign investment

The Executive Committee of Pakistan's Special Investment Facilitation Board recently approved the introduction of a SIFC visa, designed to encourage foreign investors to set up business in Pakistan. This decision represents a major step forward in the creation of an enabling environment for business and investment.

South Korea: 5 new nationalities exempt from K-ETA

Electronic Travel Authorization for South Korea, also known as K-ETA, is required for travelers of various nationalities wishing to visit this Asian country. However, according to an update provided by Korean Air citing Timatic, the exemption from this process no longer concerns only 22 nationalities as ... Read the article

Chinese visa waiver for the French kicks off

Planning a trip to China? Good news! French nationals can now take advantage of a temporary visa exemption for tourist stays of less than 15 days in force between today, December 1, 2023 and November 30, 2024. This announcement was made by the Chinese Embassy in France on Friday ... Read the article

e-Arrival Cambodia: a new approach to entry in 2024

The Cambodian government plans to launch the electronic arrival system, known as e-Arrival, at the new Siem Reap-Angkor international airport in 2024. This initiative aims to simplify customs and immigration procedures for international travellers, while reducing the use of paper.

Sri Lanka: confusion over the principle of "free visas

At a time when Sri Lanka's announcement of its "visa-free" policy has created considerable public confusion, it is crucial to understand what is really behind this measure. Numerous media outlets relayed the information by talking about "visa-free", suggesting that a certain number of nationalities could now enter the ... Read the article