Thailand to cut visa-free stay to 30 days for tourists from 93 countries
World 14:27 14/05/2026Thailand will cut the visa-free stay period for tourists from 93 countries from 60 days to 30 days to help prevent criminal activity, the foreign minister said.
Many left in debt after alleged Canada visa, World Cup scam in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:40 09/05/2026Many Vietnamese have fallen heavily into debt after being lured by alleged scams offering guaranteed Canadian visas, overseas jobs, and trips to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Visa, Mastercard to pay $167.5 million in ATM user fee settlement
World 15:55 20/12/2025Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay a combined $167.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to keep ATM access fees artificially high.
US will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visa appointments
World 10:42 18/11/2025WASHINGTON - The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday.
Japan govt to raise visa issuance fees for 1st time in 48 years
World 17:38 12/11/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to raise its visa issuance fees in fiscal 2026, which starts next April.
Japan to tighten biz manager visa requirements
World 16:44 10/10/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government said Friday that it will tighten the requirements for foreigners to obtain the country's residency status as a business manager, effective on Thursday.
Scheduled passport, visa services to continue amid US government shutdown: US embassy
Vietnam News 15:49 02/10/2025Scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday, amid the U.S. government shutdown.
JICA withdraws 'hometown' initiative with African countries
World 17:07 26/09/2025TOKYO -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Thursday announced the withdrawal of its 'hometown' initiative, which aimed to promote people-to-people exchanges between African countries and their partner Japanese cities.
Vietnam cuts visa exemption processing time for foreigners to 1 day
Expat Life 12:07 23/09/2025Vietnam will reduce the processing time for visa exemption certificates for foreigners at its overseas diplomatic missions from two working days to one, under a newly-approved administrative reform plan, the government said.
New $250 visa fee risks deepening US travel slump
World 13:34 31/08/2025A new $250 "visa integrity fee" imposed on travelers to the United States risks piling more pressure on the struggling travel industry, as overseas arrivals continue to fall due to President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration and hostility to many foreign countries.
Japan denies reported special visas for young Africans
World 15:55 28/08/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government has denied a reported plan to issue special visas for young people from African countries with partner municipalities in Japan, amid social media worries about an influx of immigrants.
Japan to tighten visa requirements for biz managers
World 17:10 26/08/2025TOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency plans to tighten the requirements for foreign corporate managers to obtain the country's business management residency status, including raising the minimum capital needed from the current five million yen to 30 million yen, it was learned Monday.
