WTTC: Beijing to Become World’s Largest Tourism City-Destination
The latest analysis by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) shows that over the next decade, Beijing will surpass Paris to become the world’s largest travel and tourism city…
Japan to Introduce New Work Visa to Lure World’s Most Skilled
Japan’s Ministry of Justice has announced that highly skilled professionals from other countries will be subject to a simpler track when planning to travel to this country. A new simplified…
Russia & China Renew Agreement on Visa-Free for Group Tours
Authorities in Russia and China have renewed the agreement on visa-free group tours, suspended previously due to the Coronavirus situation. The decision was confirmed by Russia’s Foreign Ministry and the…
Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement Between Maldives & China Enters Into Force
The mutual visa exemption agreement between Maldives and China signed last year, on January 2022, has officially entered into force, the Maldives authorities have announced. According to the Minister of…
Israel Considers Revoking VAT Exemption for Tourists to Boost Revenue
Foreign tourists visiting Israel may soon become subject of the requirement to pay the value-added tax (VAT), as the country is planning to end the exemption that applied to international…
US to Impose Visa Restrictions on Haitians Involved in Street Gangs & Other Criminal Organizations
The United States has decided to take visa measures against Haiti citizens involved in criminal organizations like street gangs following the murder of 14 members of the National Police of…
UAE: 30-Day Visa Extension Now Possible Through Smart Services System
The United Arab Emirates authorities have announced that the country has decided to update and improve some of its services offered to visitors, residents, and citizens through the smart services…
Thailand Introduces New Fees on Foreign Arrivals That Will Take Effect From June 1
Foreign visitors planning to travel to Thailand by air will be charged 300 baht ($8.84), while those reaching this country by land or boat will have to pay 150 baht…
Russia to Facilitate Tourist Visa Requirements for Arrivals From Over 11 Countries
Authorities in Russia have unfolded plans to lift visa requirements for citizens of more than 11 countries, and also facilitate entry requirements for arrivals from some six other countries, taking…
China to Start Reissuing Short-Term Visas to South Koreans in February
South Koreans might soon be able to travel to China, as the latter is planning to lift its ban on issuing short-term visas on Saturday, February 18. According to the…