taiwan to reissue kuan hung visas to vietnamese with stricter requirements

Taiwan to reissue Kuan Hung visas to Vietnamese with stricter requirements

Taiwan will resume the issuance of Kuan Hung visas, or e-visas, to Vietnamese tour groups from March 20, after suspending them for over two months. Kuan Hung visa applicants will be subject to more stringent regulations.
portuguese golden visa offers european residency for investors

Portuguese Golden Visa offers European residency for investors

With its friendly investment and residence programmes like Golden Visa, Portugal may become a destination of choice for Vietnamese investors looking to enter the European Union.
ioc withdraws olympic places from india event over visa row

IOC withdraws Olympic places from India event over visa row

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday (Feb 21) cancelled places for the 2020 Tokyo Games shooting competition to be awarded at an event in India after the host country refused to give visas to Pakistani shooters.
decree revises list of citizens eligible for e visas

Decree revises list of citizens eligible for e-visas

The Government recently issued a decree on amending and supplementing the list of foreign citizens eligible for e-visas and border gates that allow immigration by e-visas.
thailand to launch new e visa on arrival service

Thailand to launch new e-visa on arrival service

Thailand's Immigration Bureau and its partner VFS Global will launch a new e-visa on arrival (eVoA) system on Feb. 14, for foreign tourists from 20 countries.
east asian partners facilitate asean travel

East Asian partners facilitate ASEAN travel

The Republic of Korea (RoK) will continue work on visas so that more people from ASEAN countries can easily make a visit, said Yu Byungchae, director general of the tourism industry policy bureau at the RoK’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
most defendants cleared in eu golden visas trial in portugal

Most defendants cleared in EU 'golden' visas trial in Portugal

A court in Portugal cleared most of the defendants in a corruption trial on Friday (Jan 4) linked to a government scheme granting so-called "golden" visas to wealthy foreigners, a case highlighting concerns over a controversial but widespread practice in Europe.
south korea to see more vietnamese visitors with new visa policy

South Korea to see more Vietnamese visitors with new visa policy

South Korea’s new visa policy for Vietnamese citizens is expected to stimulate travel in the country, possibly doubling the number of Vietnamese visitors. 
visa welcomes dang tuyet dung as country manager for vietnam and laos

Visa welcomes Dang Tuyet Dung as country manager for Vietnam and Laos

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dang Tuyet Dung to the role of Vietnam and Laos country manager.
hassle free holiday travel to vietnam

Hassle-free holiday travel to Vietnam

A new exemption is ­granting regular passport ­holders from 24 countries and territories ­access to Vietnam without a visa, with the policy aiming to make the country a more ­attractive destination for both businesspeople and tourists.
extension of pilot scheme to issue e visa for foreigners proposed

Extension of pilot scheme to issue e-visa for foreigners proposed

The National Assembly Defence-Security Committee has proposed the NA extend the pilot scheme to issue electronic visa to foreigners by another two years from February 1, 2019.
e visa scheme to be extended by two years

E-visa scheme to be extended by two years

The Vietnamese government has approved a two-year extension of the pilot e-visa issuance programme for foreigners visiting the country.
thailand immigrant crackdown eyes dark skinned people

Thailand immigrant crackdown eyes 'dark-skinned people'

BANGKOK: Allegedly aimed at busting visa abusers and illegal migrants, a Thai police operation called "X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner" has raised questions about racial profiling and fears for asylum-seekers caught in its web.
thai officials removed for taking tips from chinese tourists

Thai officials removed for taking 'tips' from Chinese tourists

Four immigration officials at a busy Bangkok airport have been demoted after a probe found they were taking bribes from Chinese tourists to fast-track their visa applications, an official said on Tuesday (Oct 9).
au pair scandal hits australia politician who ousted pm

Au pair scandal hits Australia politician who ousted PM

Australia's home affairs minister was under mounting pressure Friday (Aug 31) to formally explain why he personally intervened to help au pairs from France and Italy after their tourist visas were cancelled.