Visa Updates
Vietnam and Russia push visa-free travel to lift tourism
Visa-free travel is moving higher on the Vietnam-Russia tourism agenda as both countries seek to expand two-way visitor flows and capitalize on stronger direct air links.
Travel & Visa News
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Travel Alerts
EES border checks raise fresh queue concerns for EU travellers
EES border checks could again cause queues for travellers entering the EU after flexibility measures expired on 6 September. Industry sources say enforcement remains uneven across key routes.
Visa Updates
Thailand visa-exempt entry capped at two land crossings a year
Thailand visa-exempt entry by land will be limited to two crossings per calendar year for most travellers from September 15 under a new framework published in the Royal Gazette.
Visa Updates
Thailand DTV applications limited to citizenship or residence countries
Thailand DTV applicants must now file through the Thai embassy or consulate covering their country of citizenship or legal residence, ending the common practice of applying during short regional trips.
Visa Updates
Thailand visa-free stays cut to 30 days from Sept 15
Thailand visa-free stays will be capped at 30 days from Sept 15 for travellers from 60 countries, following a formal Royal Gazette announcement signed by Anutin Charnvirakul.
Visa Updates
PNG Digital Arrival Card now mandatory before boarding
PNG Digital Arrival Card completion must now be verified by airlines before passengers receive boarding passes for flights to Papua New Guinea, under a new ICSA instruction.
Visa Updates
US visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge
US visa ban rules affecting immigrants from 75 countries, including Thailand, were invalidated by a federal judge who found the policy contrary to law.
Destination News
BSV Experience 2026 to Showcase Brussels MICE Venues
BSV Experience 2026 will bring event planners to Brussels on 14–15 September to explore the Belgian capital’s venue network and MICE potential. The final exhibitor list and visitor forecast have not yet been announced.
Travel Alerts
Peru landslide blocks Panamericana Sur in Arequipa
Peru landslide disruptions on the Panamericana Sur have blocked a vital southern highway after heavy rains destabilised slopes in Arequipa, prompting safety warnings and traffic controls.
Destination News
Virginia fall travel microsite launched for trip planning
Virginia fall travel planning has a new state-backed microsite featuring foliage information, scenic routes, itineraries and seasonal experiences across the Commonwealth.
Destination News
Global Resilience Network Strengthens Cross‑Sector Travel Coordination
The Global Resilience Network has formalised cross‑sector coordination to align senior leaders across travel, finance, technology and government for more coherent global mobility.
Travel Alerts
Sikkim Earthquake Disrupts Tourism Across South Asia
The Sikkim earthquake on February 27, 2026, disrupted travel across India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan as authorities imposed temporary restrictions and tourists reconsider plans.