Tag: Visas
Sri Lanka offers five-year multiple entry tourist visa scheme
On August 29, the Sri Lankan government approved five-year multiple-entry tourist visas – with a maximum of six months stay at one stretch –...
Indian inbound market rejuvenated as tourist visas resume
Tourism industry stakeholders in India are looking forward to the return of international visitors following the government’s recent decision to resume issuing tourist visas...
Indonesia to suspend visa-free policy, expands ban
The Indonesian government has suspended the visa exemption policy for a short-stay visit, visa on arrival, and diplomatic/service visa-free facilities for all countries for...
Indonesia extends visas for stranded Chinese tourists; Bali tourism to benefit
Indonesia has decided to allow Chinese tourists stranded in the country to extend their stay for up to a month, as travel to China...
Saudi Arabia opens doors to international tourists for the first time
Once opened to Muslim pilgrims visiting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia has made tourist visas available to non-religious travellers for...
Myanmar’s VoA move welcome but not enough, says trade
Myanmar’s travel trade has welcomed a move that will see six longhaul source countries granted visa on arrival (VoA), but claim more needs to...
Sri Lanka to grant visas on arrival for 39 nationalities
From May 1 to October 31, nationals from 39 countries visiting Sri Lanka will be eligible for visas on arrival (VoA).
The countries included in...
Laos’ e-visa to launch in June
Laos' Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the introduction of an e-visa service in June, enabling foreign visitors to more conveniently apply for entry...
VFS to provide Germany visa services across APAC
VFS Global has been awarded a regional contract by Germany's Federal Foreign Office to provide Germany’s visa services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Under the terms...