South Africa positive

• The Electronic Travel Authorisation will be formally unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa at OR Tambo International Airport near Johannesburg.
• This system has been available since October 2025 for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico, initially for G20 delegates and later for tourists.
• The ETA is expected to expand to all other visa-required nationalities in September 2026, but will remain optional for visa-exempt travellers.

 Nepal positive

• Nepal's Department of Immigration confirms the new e-Visa system will become fully operational on 17 August 2026.
• This digital process enables travellers to apply online and receive their visa via email, with applications generally processed within 24 hours.
• Standard tourist e-visas cost $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days, or $125 for 90 days.

 Indonesia critical

• The visa-on-arrival (VOA) fee will rise from Rp500,000 (RM115) to Rp750,000 for those who fill in an e-visa in advance.
• Travellers who do not complete the application prior to arrival will be charged Rp1 million.
• This adjustment aims to increase state revenue and reduce airport congestion at major hubs like Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

 Kenya positive

• The change allows citizens from almost all African nations to visit Kenya visa-free, replacing the previous paid Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system.
• This policy excludes travellers from Somalia and Libya due to security concerns.
• Visitors from eligible African countries can now stay for up to two months, while East African Community members may remain for up to six months.

 Hong Kong critical

• The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data received 16 enquiries or complaints regarding fraudulent websites over the past three months.
• Victims trusted top search results for visa applications, leading them to submit personal data and pay fees to unofficial sites.
• Individual monetary losses ranged from over HK$300 to more than HK$1,700.

 Thailand standard

• The current 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries and territories will be withdrawn.
• Under the revised measures, 65 countries will be assigned a single entry option: either 30-day visa exemption, 15-day visa exemption, or Visa on Arrival.
• India shifts from Visa on Arrival to a 30-day visa exemption, while Mauritius and Seychelles gain 15-day visa-free entry.

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