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.
South Korea is a destination that attracts travelers from all over the world, with its blend of modernity and ancestral culture. With its natural landscapes and cultural riches, it is also known for its Buddhist temples, cherry orchards and fishing villages.
China is often considered the barometer of international travel. In fact, it's good news that this country, which has been closed to travellers for almost 3 years, is now open to the world. The Chinese government put an end to compulsory quarantine on arrival in the country on January 8, according to health authorities.
As of October 30, the country had welcomed 7.56 million travellers since the start of the year. 1.5 million visitors per month are expected until the end of 2022. This means that Thailand will soon reach its target of welcoming 10 million foreign travellers.
"Visit Mongolia Years" is Mongolia's new tourism project. The aim is to welcome over a million international tourists each year between 2023 and 2025, by facilitating travel formalities. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has drawn up a new law, and addressed a number of issues such as sustainable tourism, transport ... Read the article
From December 1, 2022, travelers will have to pay more for their Sri Lankan Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE*). In order to avoid another financial and political emergency like the recent one, Sri Lanka has decided to take measures for its economic activity, notably thanks to the tourism sector. At the ... Read the article
Until July 25, 2023, travelers will be able to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) valid for 180 days.
There are many reasons to move to Thailand: the paradisiacal beaches, the friendliness of the people, the gastronomy...
It's a small revolution for travelers to Jakarta and Bali, whether they're in transit or just passing through for tourism or business. The two airports are the first destinations where an eVOA (for e-Visa on Arrival) is now possible, speeding up what has historically been a lengthy process. Only 26 nationalities are eligible ... Read the article
The issue of teleworking is back on the agenda in another Southeast Asian country. Malaysia now offers the telework visa. This permit for teleworkers offered by Malaysia will make it possible to work legally and move freely within the country.
Bangladesh is a South Asian country located on the Bay of Bengal to the east of India. Characterized by its lush green lands and numerous rivers, it is a particularly popular tourist destination. Until now, travellers from Europe and North America have been required to obtain a paper visa to enter Bangladesh. In 2023, the ... Read the article
Bhutan is a welcoming, mountainous country visited by a multitude of tourists every year. For this reason, the government has put in place a number of measures to ensure the smooth running of the industry in the region. These include the payment of taxes by visitors. In a press release issued on ... Read the article
Tourists wishing to visit Jeju, Korea's northernmost territory, must apply for a K-ETA permit from September 1.
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is looking to relax disease prevention measures and reopen borders. The changes will be phased in gradually. The tourist board will lift travel bans to allow Taiwanese residents to return to normal life after the covid!
The Tourism Authority of Thailand unveils its intention to propose an innovative idea to the government. The idea is to extend the visa-free period, currently reduced to 30 days for European citizens. Here are some answers to help you find out more.
People wishing to travel to Sri Lanka can now benefit from a 180-day stay. This change concerns the authorization issued in the form of an ETA. This is good news from Sri Lanka's Ministry of Tourism and Territories. There are several reasons for the government's decision to increase the period of validity ... Read the article
The Japanese government has decided to relax the formalities for entering the country. The aim is to attract tourists and ease the burden on embassies and consulates. To this end, an online visa for Japan will be issued from August 18, 2022. It applies to citizens of Canada and ... Read the article
Would you like to travel to the south of India, in the Kerala region to be precise? It is now possible for travelers to obtain an electronic visa through Kannur International Airport. The airport's operations manager made the announcement via the Indian newspaper The Hindu. Find out all you need to know.
To protect its population, Japan had closed its doors to foreign tourists since the outbreak of COVID. Despite the drastic nature of this decision, it did limit the spread of the virus within the country. Today, thanks to therapeutic advances that have mitigated the pandemic, ... Read the article
As of June 1, 2022, measures relating to the Thailand Pass will change. Following the last meeting of the CCSA (Covid-19 Situation Administration Center) held on May 20, the Thai government has decided on new measures. For international travelers: Foreign nationals ... Read the article
Chinese nationals resident in India will be facing serious problems with the Indian immigration authorities in the coming days. India recently decided to invalidate tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals wishing to visit the country. Find out more about the reasons behind this decision below. Read the article
We've all been waiting for it: the meeting of the Thai government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday April 22 brought good news! The government announced the end of the Test & Go and Sandbox programs as of May 1, 2022. The opening up of the country ... Read the article
Like many other countries around the world, South Korea has also begun to relax its preventive measures against covid-19. After a long period of restricting entry to the country, the Korean government has now authorized tourists to enter its territory. This is now possible without ... Read the article
From April 21, 2022, destination Hong Kong will relax some of its COVID-19 restrictions, which are among the strictest in the world, allowing beauty salons, cinemas and gyms to reopen, while infections in the destination are below 2,000 per day. "The cases ... Read the article
Since the beginning of April 2022, South Korea has once again allowed fully vaccinated international travelers to enter the country without quarantine, as the destination has relaxed its coronavirus restrictions. However, a negative screening test is still required for entry. At the same time, Incheon International Airport ... Read the article
As of today, March 21, 2022, vaccinated travelers can register on the "Q-CODE" system to qualify for a 7-day quarantine exemption on arrival in South Korea. For information, if the traveler's vaccination history has not yet been registered in Korea, then he or she will not be exempted from quarantine ... Read the article
Suspended on December 22 following the spread of the Omicron variant, the Test&Go program will be reintroduced in a few days' time. Vaccinated travellers will once again be exempt from strict quarantine on arrival in the country. However, it is important to take into account the new measures decided by the Thai authorities, supported by the Ministry of Health, to ... Read the article
The press release from the Hong Kong government is clear: the Immigration Department is launching its new electronic visa application service, enabling applicants to create their file online and receive their visa by e-mail, without having to visit an immigration office in person. Applications ... Read the article
Even if a mandatory 14-day quarantine complicates the stay, the Mongolian government has launched its e-Visa application website, a huge change in the country's tourism policy. 36 countries, including EU members, Australia, China, the UK, Switzerland and South Korea, can apply for this 100% document by ... Read the article
After suspending the online visa procedure for a long period due to the global pandemic, the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the return of the Type E Visa. What is the E-type visa? It corresponds to the Business Visa. People wishing to travel to ... Read the article
Nursultan officials have announced the Government's intention to abolish visa requirements for foreign visitors. The move is designed to boost foreign tourism to the country and make it a more attractive location for cross-border investment in the age of Covid-19.
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