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THE nation has plans to halve the number of days it allows foreign tourists to stay without visas to 30 days as the South-East Asian nation cracks down on travellers exploiting the waiver to engage in illegal businesses, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong.
BANGKOK: Thailand plans to halve the number of days it allows foreign tourists to stay without visas to 30 days as the South-East Asian nation cracks down on travelers exploiting the waiver to engage in illegal businesses, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong.
MOSCOW: Wrapped up in warm coats and woolly hats, hundreds of people have braved Moscow's chilly spring weather to form an orderly queue. But they have not come to see a celebrity or an exclusive exhibition. What they want are Japanese visas.
The Immigration Department of Brunei Darussalam has announced that starting from Saturday (March 8), Chinese nationals holding ordinary passports will enter the country visa-free.
HANOI: The Vietnamese Government has issued Resolution No. 44/NQ-CP dated March 7, 2025 on visa exemptions for citizens from 12 countries across the world.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (March 19, 2025)
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians entering China from Nov 30 will be able to enjoy visa-free stays from 15 days currently to 30 days.
HONG KONG: China announced on Tuesday (Dec 17) a relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travellers to 240 hours, or 10 days, from the original 72-144 hours, as authorities aim to lure more foreign visitors.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (March 18, 2025)
WARSAW, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's visa-free policy for Polish citizens has sparked interest among first-time visitors and encouraged repeat travelers to further explore the country's diverse attractions, a Polish tourism professional has said.
BEIJING (AP) - China announced Friday that it would expand visa-free entry to nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to help revive a sluggish economy.
Thailand may be fully in the spotlight but neighboring destination Vietbnam that's one-upping it in terms of growth.
China announced on Friday that it would expand visa-free entry to citizens of nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to help revive a sluggish economy.
There are hopes Beijing could further ease unofficial restrictions on cultural imports as is tries to mend relations with Seoul
SHANGHAI: The prospect of a longer visa-free stay for Malaysians visiting China will be among the key issues to be raised during discussions at the sideline meeting between the two countries, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
THE kingdom’s visa waiver programme for Chinese nationals has come under scrutiny after the high-profile alleged kidnapping of a Chinese actor and similar crimes stoked worries over tourism and security.
Thailand's visa waiver programme for Chinese nationals has come under scrutiny after the high-profile alleged kidnapping of a Chinese actor and similar crimes stoked worries over tourism and security.
City leader John Lee also reveals the period of visa-free stay for Saudi nationals in Hong Kong will be extended from 30 to 90 days
PETALING JAYA: The 30-day visa-free entry offered by Malaysia and China to each other’s citizens will act as a catalyst to revitalise tourism and enhance the economic ties between the two nations, says the Malaysian Tourism Federation.
Laos and Japan have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties and paving the way for closer collaboration in trade, travel, and regional cooperation.
