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2026-09-10South Korea pauses group eVisa review during September and October holidays
South Korea's visa portal says group electronic visa reviews will pause on specified public holidays and asks eligible agencies to submit applications in advance.
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The Netherlands updates short-stay border entry guidance
NetherlandsWorldwide says the EES applies to short-stay third-country travelers and advises visitors to allow time for border registration while ETIAS is not yet open.
China adds Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to two visa-free entry routes
From August 20, 2026, eligible ordinary passport holders from Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam can use China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy and the 30-day visa-free entry policy for Hainan.
Indonesia expands real-time passenger data exchange with airlines
Indonesia Immigration says real-time data exchange with airlines will support pre-departure and pre-arrival checks of international passengers.
Greece clarifies visa requirements by passport type
Greece's Foreign Ministry visa table distinguishes ordinary, diplomatic and official passports, including different treatment for Chinese passport holders.
Germany explains where and how travelers apply for Schengen visas
Germany confirms that short stays generally use a Schengen visa, with applications submitted in person through the responsible mission or visa centre.
Japan updates the countries and channels covered by its eVISA system
Japan's eVISA system is available to eligible residents of listed countries and regions, while residents of China apply through an accredited agency.
Portugal completes Entry/Exit System implementation at air and sea borders
Portugal says the Entry/Exit System is fully implemented at its air and sea border crossing points for third-country nationals on short stays.
UK ETA expands to Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man
The UK updated its ETA guidance to confirm that an ETA can be used for travel to the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man for visits of up to six months.
India confirms limited visa-on-arrival eligibility
India told Parliament that visa on arrival remains limited to Japanese and South Korean nationals and certain UAE nationals with previous Indian visas.
China launches online accommodation registration service for foreign nationals
Foreign nationals staying in private residences can complete required accommodation registration online in seven pilot provincial-level regions, starting March 20, 2026.
Mexico launches an electronic visa for Brazilian nationals
Mexico launched a single-entry electronic visa for Brazilian nationals visiting by air without paid activities, while land and sea arrivals still require a consular visa.
Saudi Arabia and Russia sign a mutual visa exemption agreement
Saudi Arabia and Russia signed a mutual visa exemption agreement, but the official announcement does not yet state the effective date, passport categories or stay limits.
Austria explains EES and ETIAS for short-stay travelers
Austria's Foreign Ministry explains how the EU Entry/Exit System and future ETIAS authorization relate to short stays in Austria and the Schengen Area.
Malaysia opens eVISA applications to eligible foreign citizens
Malaysia Immigration says foreign citizens who require a visa and have diplomatic relations with Malaysia can use the official eVISA application channel.
China clarifies visa-free stay and registration rules
China's National Immigration Administration explains how to count visa-free stays under mutual visa exemption agreements and confirms accommodation registration requirements.
Türkiye opens an e-Visa route for Vietnamese citizens
From September 1, 2025, Vietnamese ordinary passport holders can apply online for a Türkiye e-Visa for eligible tourism travel.
Morocco and Kazakhstan visa exemption takes effect for ordinary passports
Morocco says its visa exemption agreement with Kazakhstan entered into force for ordinary passport holders on March 19, 2025.
Canada updates rules for cancelling temporary resident documents
Canada introduced rules allowing officers to cancel temporary resident visas, eTAs and certain permits in specified individual circumstances.
Italy adds an airport transit visa requirement for Tajik and Uzbek nationals
From February 1, 2025, Tajik and Uzbek nationals transiting through Italian airports need an airport transit visa unless an official exemption applies.
UAE publishes a 60-day visa route for eligible foreign nationals
The UAE ICP service page describes a 60-day visitor visa for eligible nationals who hold specified visas or residence documents from selected countries.
Vietnam moves electronic visa applications to new official domains
Vietnam's Immigration Department directed applicants to use two new official domains for electronic visa applications and checks.
Spain confirms Schengen visa application windows and processing times
Spain says Schengen visa applications can generally be filed up to six months and no later than 15 days before travel, with a standard decision period of 15 days.
Thailand and China sign a 30-day mutual visa exemption agreement
Thailand and China signed a mutual visa exemption agreement covering ordinary passport holders, with stays of up to 30 days and a 90-day cumulative limit in 180 days.
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