Live updates on visa rules, scam alerts, customs changes, and safety notices. Updated as news breaks.
Vietnam introduced two new visa types — UĐ1 for high-skilled digital technology professionals and UĐ2 for their spouses and children under 18 — as part of a push to attract global tech talent.
Source: Vietnam Immigration Department
China's unilateral 30-day visa-free entry policy has expanded to 50 countries as of mid-2026 following the addition of the UK and Canada in February, with the whole scheme confirmed to run through December 31, 2026.
Source: National Immigration Administration of China
Indonesian immigration in Bali launched a dedicated task force targeting fake e-visa/TDAC-style scam sites and tourists who use tourist visas to do paid influencer or remote-work activity, with dozens of foreigners already detained.
Source: Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia
Effective May 19, 2026, most Western passport holders now receive 30 days visa-free instead of 60. The change applies to air arrivals. Land border stays were already capped at 30 days.
Source: Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) replaced the paper TM.6 form and is now mandatory for all foreigners entering Thailand by any means — air, land, or sea.
Source: Thai Immigration Bureau
Thai immigration is now actively checking the long-standing funds requirement: 20,000 THB per person (~$550) or 40,000 THB per family.
Source: Traveler reports + Thai immigration
Japan's online visa application system expanded in September 2025 to cover nationalities that previously had to visit embassies in person.
Source: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Malaysia's mandatory Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is now being enforced with fines at certain entry points. Complete it before travel.
Source: Malaysia Immigration Department
Vietnam upgraded its e-Visa to 90-day multiple-entry in 2023 and the system now processes applications in under 24 hours for most nationalities.
Source: Vietnam Immigration Department
All travelers must complete the Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) within 3 days before arrival. The digital form replaces the old paper disembarkation card.
Source: Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
India's e-Visa system has been upgraded and most applications from Western countries are now approved within 4-24 hours rather than the previous 3-5 days.
Source: India Bureau of Immigration
Phu Quoc maintains its special status: all nationalities get 30 days visa-free when arriving directly to the island — no e-Visa needed.
Source: Vietnam Tourism Authority
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