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Articles tagged “visas”

Tourism

China to allow 3-day visa-free transit trips in effort to boost Beijing tourism

This will be a boost primarily for the capital region and its immediate surroundings. Business travelers would certainly be biggest first beneficiaries.

Associated Press | 12 years ago

China to allow 3-day visa-free transit trips in effort to boost Beijing tourism

Tourism

India relaxes tourist visa rules; no need for two month sit-out for multiple entry

Indian visa rules have become very arbitrary over the years, mainly as a result of paranoia about terrorism and Pakistan. This rule will help not just foreign tourists, but also the Indian diaspora that makes frequent trips to the country.

Skift | 12 years ago

India relaxes tourist visa rules; no need for two month sit-out for multiple entry

Tourism

India to ease visa rules to attract more tourism and target domestic visitors as well

The new Indian tourism minister is making the right noises, and easing visa rules is a surefire way to boost tourism anywhere.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

New visa rules in Argentina mandate tourists pay entrance fees before airport arrival

As if reciprocity fees for entrance into South American countries aren’t burdensome enough to the budget traveler, tourists must know pay online before arrival. So much for carefree backpacking.

Skift | 12 years ago

New visa rules in Argentina mandate tourists pay entrance fees before airport arrival

Tourism

Relaxed visa requirements lead the way for visa-free travel between Armenia and the EU

The EU is working to ease fee requirements for several former Soviet countries in an effort to create both a more unified space and better long-term relations between the two very different regions.

Skift | 12 years ago

Relaxed visa requirements lead the way for visa-free travel between Armenia and the EU

Tourism

How U.S. visitors can score a visa to ten restricted destinations

It seems near impossible to obtain a visa to North Korea or Iraq by applying in the U.S., but entering through a neighboring nation or setting up a guided tour will usually do the trick.

Skift | 12 years ago

How U.S. visitors can score a visa to ten restricted destinations

Tourism

Cuba lifts travel restrictions for citizens exiting country; trickle down effect into tourism?

The effects of the significant rule change depends on which nations will offer average Cuban visas, as intellectuals like doctors and lawyers will not be allowed to leave to avoid a national “brain drain.” And remains to be seen if it comes back around in bigger inbound travel into Cuba.

Juan O. Tamayo, Miami Herald | 12 years ago

Tourism

Taiwanese no longer need a visa to travel to the U.S. starting November 1

Besides saving tourists $146, the visa-waiver program with one of Taiwan’s most visited destinations is a political success for a its leader, who has added 74 countries to the program since his election.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

UAE denies rumors of visa restrictions for uneducated tourists

A wayward official erroneously announced earlier this week that blue-collar tourists would need an university degree to get a visa in an effort, he said, to decrease crime and trafficking in his country.

Skift | 12 years ago

UAE denies rumors of visa restrictions for uneducated tourists

Airlines

Airport arrival lines are moving one minute faster in 2012, says U.S. travel progress report

A long delay at the border crossing for arriving passengers is the worst way to welcome both residents and visitors to your country. Although times improved ever so slightly this year, CBP should look to greater flexibility among its staff to deal with traffic surges.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 12 years ago

Airport arrival lines are moving one minute faster in 2012, says U.S. travel progress report