Category: Asia Pacific

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Among the Top 5 in World’s Most Powerful Passports – Latest Global Ranking July 2024

In an impressive climb, the UK’s passport has secured fourth place on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks the world’s best passports based on the number of countries where they are allowed visa-free entry. This is the UK’s highest position on the list since 2017, putting it alongside Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland.…
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Travel to Japan Made Easy with the New eVISA System

Japan has launched a new eVISA system, allowing nationals and residents from several countries to apply for short-term tourism visas online. This initiative aims to streamline the visa application process, making it more convenient for travellers and boosting tourism. Effective July 23, foreign nationals from eligible countries can apply for their visas online through the…
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Does a Passport Renewal Restart the 90-day Clock for Visiting Schengen Countries?

If you’ve recently renewed your passport, you might be wondering if it resets the 90-day rule for visiting the Schengen countries. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way.  While it might seem logical that a new passport without entry and exit stamps would reset your 90-day clock, this is not the case.  The rule remains the…
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Cyprus Unveils New Obligations for Carriers Under EES and ETIAS

The upcoming European Entry-Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) are set to transform travel to the Schengen Area.  The Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus has issued guidelines to inform carriers about their responsibilities under the EES and ETIAS. These systems aim to regulate entry and exit data and register…
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Schengen Border Checks Postponed to November

The EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) launch has been delayed once more, as reported by The Independent. The UK newspaper reported that the new Schengen border checks will now start on November 10, with a possibility of postponing to November 17. Originally set to launch in 2021, the EES has faced multiple delays due to various…
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