Oman to Grant Visa-Free Entry to Filipino Nationals in 2026
The Foreign Ministry of Oman announced that from 2026, nationals of the Republic of the Philippines will be added to the list of countries exempt from short-visit visa
Read More »China Expands Visa-Free Entry to 44 Countries
On November 3, 2025, the government announced that, effective November 10, 2025, it will expand its unilateral visa-free entry arrangements to nationals of Sweden, and extend
Read More »Chile Removes Visa Requirement for Australian Citizens
Effective September 17, 2025, Australian passport holders no longer require a visa to enter Chile for short stays of up to 90 days. The Chilean government announced the
Read More »China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Russian Citizens Starting September 15
At a press-conference on September 2, 2025, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that China has decided to expand the list of visa-free countries to include Russia. From
Read More »Vietnam Expands Visa-Free Entry to Boost Tourism and Economic Growth
In a strategic move to stimulate inbound tourism and support economic development, on August 8, 2025, the Vietnamese government has announced an extension of its visa
Read More »China & Malaysia Visa-Free Travel Agreement Now in Effect (July 2025)
On July 17, 2025, the mutual visa waiver agreement between the governments of China and Malaysia took effect. According to the agreement, people holding valid ordinary
Read More »China and Azerbaijan Implement Mutual Visa-Free Travel Agreement
The agreement between China and Azerbaijan on the mutual exemption of visas for citizens holding ordinary passports will take effect on July 16, 2025. According to the
Read More »China’s Visa Exemption Policy Expanded to Four Gulf Countries
Following a recent visa free policy for five South American countries, on May 28, 2025, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced the inclusion of Bahrain, Kuwait,
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