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South Korea Extends K-ETA Exemption for 67 Countries Until 2025

South Korea has extended its K-ETA exemption for 67 visa-exempt countries until December 31, 2025. This move aims to boost tourism by simplifying travel requirements. Learn more about eligible countries, key benefits, and travel tips.

Manish Khandelwal
13/12/2024

Visas & Passports

China Expands Visa-Free Entry to 9 More Countries Starting November 8

Starting November 8, 2024, citizens from nine new countries, including South Korea, Norway, and Finland, can visit China visa-free for up to 15 days. This move adds to China’s efforts to enhance international tourism and business ties.

Manish Khandelwal
03/11/2024

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India Introduces Visa-on-Arrival for Japan, South Korea, and UAE Nationals

In a major development for international travel, India has introduced a Visa-on-Arrival facility for nationals of Japan, South Korea, and the UAE. This initiative, along with the expanded e-Visa availability for 167 countries, aims to simplify the visa process and boost tourism.

Manish Khandelwal
07/08/2024

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BLS Opens New Visa Centre in Mumbai for Spain and 5 Other Countries

BLS International has inaugurated a brand-new visa application centre in Mumbai. The centre is designed to process approximately 1,000 visa applications daily and caters to travellers visiting Spain, Slovakia, Egypt, Gambia, Morocco, and South Korea.

Manish Khandelwal
24/06/2024

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South Korea Unveils New Visa Options for K-Pop Fans and Remote Workers

South Korea will soon launch the K-culture training visa and expand its workation visa program. These new initiatives, announced by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, are designed to attract more international visitors, simplify entry procedures, and offer diverse tourism and work opportunities.

Manish Khandelwal
18/06/2024

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6 Must-Know Visa Updates for Every Traveller in 2024

Discover the transformative changes shaping travel in 2024. This guide unveils the latest visa updates, including expanded Schengen access, increased financial requirements for Finland, France's digital visa leap, South Korea's digital nomad initiative, groundbreaking H-1B renewals in the U.S., and the UK's newfound flexibility for tourist visa holders.

Manish Khandelwal
14/01/2024

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South Korea Unveils Workation Visa to Boost Long-Term Foreign Visits

South Korea's latest announcement introduces a workation visa, aligning with the global trend of combining work and vacation. This comprehensive guide covers the visa's details, eligibility criteria, and the government's broader strategy for managing immigration.

Manish Khandelwal
31/12/2023

Visas & Passports

South Korea Opens New Visa Application Centers in Chennai and Bengaluru

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, India, has opened two new visa application centers (KVACs) in Chennai and Bengaluru. The KVACs offer a variety of services to make it easier for Indian citizens to apply for a visa to South Korea.

Manish Khandelwal
03/09/2023

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India Ends Covid Testing Norms for International Travellers From 6 Countries Starting Feb 13

Guidelines For International Passengers Arriving In India

Starting from 11 AM on Monday, February 13, 2023, passengers coming to India from or via Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and China will no longer be required to produce a negative report from a pre-departure Covid test or upload self-health declaration on the “air suvidha” portal.

Manish Khandelwal
09/02/2023

Visas & Passports

Philippines May Start Visa On-Arrival, Extend e-Visa For Tourist From India, Other Asian Countries

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia has announced that it is working towards extending the e-Visa for tourists from major Asian tourism markets, including India. This was announced by Philippine President Ferdinand…