The rundown

• Thailand has introduced stricter verification for Indian passport holders seeking visa-free or Visa on Arrival entry.
• Travellers must now possess a passport valid for at least six months, confirmed return tickets, hotel bookings, and a clear itinerary.
• A mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed within 72 hours of arrival.

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Thailand entry info

• Vietnam's official e-visa costs $25 for a single entry and $50 for a 90-day multiple-entry option, with all nationalities now eligible.
• Travellers must use the government portal, evisa.gov.vn, to avoid fraudulent websites charging $80-$200 for identical services.
• The previous visa-on-arrival scheme for tourists has been entirely discontinued.

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Vietnam entry info

• The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will not see a full rollout until 2027, following earlier delays from its original November 2023 target.
• This electronic travel authorisation is required for visitors from visa-exempt nations, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, entering 30 European countries.
• The postponement aims to allow time to resolve ongoing issues with the Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated biometric framework already in place.

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European Union entry info

• If approved, the proposed arrangement would allow eligible Tanzanian citizens to enter China without a visa for up to 10 days when transiting to a third country.
• This initiative aims to facilitate travel for entrepreneurs seeking to enhance trade and investment between China and Tanzania.
• It would specifically benefit business travellers using Chinese cities as transit hubs, enabling them to conduct meetings and explore opportunities during stopovers.

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China entry info

• An Indian government report recommends a gradual introduction of a 90-day, multiple-entry Tourist Visa-on-Arrival for selected nationalities.
• This scheme would reduce pre-departure formalities for eligible travellers upon arrival at designated entry points.
• The report also highlights proposed improvements to the electronic visa portal, aiming for a simpler, more reliable application process, addressing existing complexities and technical issues.

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India entry info

• From 1 July 2026, all individuals entering or leaving South Africa must complete a digital traveller declaration.
• This new system, called the South African Traveller Management System (SATMS), replaces previous paper customs forms.
• The mandatory declaration applies to South African citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals, excluding air and sea passengers only transiting.

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South Africa entry info

• The new system digitises the existing paper visa sticker, replacing it with an electronic QR code, and concerns only those travellers already eligible for a visa on arrival, with no changes to current eligibility criteria.
• Applications will be possible via self-service kiosks, an official website, or a dedicated mobile application, enabling electronic payment of the visa fee and any applicable service charges.
• This digital visa may also be secured up to 48 hours before arrival or through accredited travel agencies, with the rollout commencing across all terminals at Cairo International Airport before eventual expansion to all Egyptian airports.

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Egypt entry info

• From 25 June 2026, nationals of Indonesia, Viet Nam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya, and South Africa, holding ordinary passports, may now obtain a visa on arrival.
• This applies if they also possess a valid residence permit from the United States, a European Union member state, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.
• The new facility offers either a 14-day visa, extendable once, for an issuance fee of AED 100, or a 60-day visa for a single stay, priced at AED 250.

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United Arab Emirates entry info

• The expanded programme commenced on 15 May 2026, targeting Philippine passport holders who reside in the Philippines and are travelling exclusively for tourism as part of a package tour organised by an agency approved by Japanese authorities.
• This change eliminates the previous requirement for applicants to submit bank certificates, bank statements, and Income Tax Returns.
• The issued eVisa is valid for a single entry, permits stays of up to 15 days for tourism purposes, and remains gratis for Filipinos, exempting them from upcoming fee increases for other nationalities.

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