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<title>Thailand has introduced new rules for the expedited deportation of foreigners</title>
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<description>Starting August 28, 2026, new deportation rules have come into effect in Thailand, providing for expedited procedures for the expulsion of foreign citizens...</description>
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<title>The Embassy of Thailand in Seoul is switching to an electronic document legalization system</title>
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<description>The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul has announced the transition to the electronic document legalization system (e-Legalization) starting October 1, 2026. The...</description>
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<title>Kazakhstan: QazETA electronic entry permit to become mandatory from July 1, 2027</title>
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<description>Kazakhstan has officially established the timeline for introducing the QazETA electronic entry permit system. According to a government decree dated October...</description>
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<title>Thailand has published 4 steps to apply for a Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa and 9</title>
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<description>Thailand has presented a detailed application process for the 10-year Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa, including online submission, qualification verification...</description>
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<title>Thailand has published 4 requirements for obtaining a residence permit</title>
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<description>The Immigration Bureau of Thailand has published a complete list of requirements for foreigners applying for permanent residency. The application is...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Updated financial requirements for a tourist visa to Thailand through the embassy in</title>
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<description>The Embassy of Thailand in London has updated information on the financial requirements for obtaining a single-entry tourist visa (TR) for UK citizens and...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Thailand has cancelled the visa-free regime for short-term business trips</title>
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<description>The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM Thailand) held a workshop to discuss the cancellation of the visa-free regime for short-term business...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>The Thai Embassy in London has introduced a mandatory police clearance certificate for visas</title>
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<description>From August 31, 2026, the Royal Thai Embassy in London has made the submission of a police clearance certificate mandatory for visa applicants...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Updated financial requirements and fees for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)</title>
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<description>To obtain the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), proof of funds in the amount of 500,000 baht (or equivalent in another currency) is required....</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Hong Kong: Access to e-channels for Thai citizens</title>
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<description>Thai citizens can now register to use the e-Channel service in Hong Kong if they are at least 11 years old and their passport is valid...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Thailand has clarified the requirements for obtaining a residence permit</title>
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<description>Thai authorities have clarified four requirements that foreigners must meet to obtain a residence permit, confirming existing...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Thailand: 60-day tourist e-visa for Asian expats from Qatar</title>
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<description>For expat citizens of Asian countries living in Qatar, a 60-day tourist e-visa to Thailand is mandatory with a fee of about 150 Qatari...</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Saudi Arabia: Initiative to legalize the status of Yemeni citizens</title>
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<description>Saudi Arabia has launched a two-month initiative allowing eligible Yemeni citizens to legalize their residency and employment status through...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Maldives: Resolving passport delays</title>
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<description>The Maldives Immigration has resumed passport issuance and expects to clear the backlog by the end of the week. 2026-10-14 Source: Vertexaisearch</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Cambodia: New visa extension requirement (FPCS)</title>
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<description>Foreign nationals staying in Cambodia on an ordinary/business visa (Type E) and wishing to extend their stay are now required to register their...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Thailand has opened the Work and Holiday visa exclusively for Australian citizens, publishing 7</title>
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<description>Thailand has announced that the Work and Holiday visa is exclusively available to Australian citizens. To obtain the visa, it is necessary to meet seven...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Bahrain: Visa fee update</title>
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<description>Visa fees for Bahrain have been updated: a 2-week single-entry visa starts from 9 Bahraini dinars, a 1-year multiple-entry visa is up to 44 Bahraini dinars....</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Kyrgyzstan: Tightening of visa rules</title>
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<description>Kyrgyzstan tightened its visa rules in 2026: many nationalities now receive 30 days of stay within any 60-day period instead of...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Uzbekistan: Visa-free regime for Indian citizens (conditional and expected)</title>
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<description>Starting September 1, 2026, Indian citizens can enter Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days if they hold a valid multiple-entry tourist or business...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>China: Validity of the visa-free regime and transit rules</title>
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<description>The validity of China's 30-day visa-free regime for ordinary passports (including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan) expires on 31...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Proposal for a Schengen visa for Southeast Asia</title>
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<description>Thailand is leading an initiative to create a Schengen-style visa for six Southeast Asian countries, including Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Australia is expanding its 10-year visitor visa program for citizens of 11 Asian countries</title>
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<description>The Australian Government has expanded access to the Frequent Traveller Stream visa (subclass 600) for citizens of 11 countries, including China, Brunei...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Malaysia is suspending the issuance of passports with a validity period of more than 10 years</title>
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<description>Malaysia has suspended the issuance of international passports with a validity period of more than 10 years following reports of difficulties faced by...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Japan is expanding tuberculosis screening requirements</title>
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<description>Japan has expanded its pre-arrival tuberculosis screening program, requiring long-term visa applicants from high-incidence countries, including...</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Thailand has changed visa-free entry rules: reduction from 60 to 30 days and mandatory</title>
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<description>Starting September 15, 2026, Thailand changed its visa rules, abolishing the previously active 60-day visa-free regime. Now, citizens of 60 countries and...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Cost of extending a retirement visa in Thailand for 1 year</title>
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<description>Extending a retirement visa in Thailand for 1 year costs 14,000 baht. This amount includes a government fee of 1,900 baht and a service fee of 12...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Thailand has proposed a 450-baht arrival fee</title>
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<description>Thailand is considering a proposal to introduce a fee of 450 baht for each arriving foreign passenger, which will be charged from...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Taiwan has lifted the visa ban for Morocco</title>
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<description>Taiwan lifted visa restrictions for Moroccan citizens, resuming normal visa processing starting October 12, 2026. This decision followed the restoration of...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam has introduced a visa-free regime for Chinese tourist groups visiting Khanh Hoa</title>
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<description>The Vietnamese government has adopted Resolution No. 325, introducing a strategic visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups visiting...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Nepalese tour operators are threatening to suspend the sale of tours to Thailand due to delays in</title>
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<description>The Nepal Association of Tour Operators (NATTA) has appealed to the Royal Thai Embassy for an urgent high-level meeting to address...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Updated requirements and fees for Thailand tourist visas for 2026</title>
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<description>According to updated information as of October 12, 2026, Thailand changed its visa-free entry rules starting September 15, 2026, reducing it from 60 to 30...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnamese couple wanted for acid attack in Hanoi arrested in Bangkok</title>
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<description>Thailand Immigration Police arrested a Vietnamese couple in Bangkok on October 10, 2026, who were wanted for an acid attack in Hanoi in 2025....</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Russia introduces visa-free travel for citizens of Vietnam</title>
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<description>Starting October 15, 2026, Vietnamese citizens will be able to enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 days as part of a one-year visa-free program. The policy...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Myanmar citizens rescued in Bangkok during human trafficking investigation</title>
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<description>In Bangkok, during an investigation into human trafficking, seven young Myanmar citizens were rescued and four suspects were arrested by the Department...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Thailand has published visa extension conditions for family members of Thai citizens</title>
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<description>The Thailand Immigration Bureau has clarified the conditions under which foreign nationals who are relatives of Thai citizens can apply for...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Warning on the use of e-gates in Thailand airports: choose</title>
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<description>Advanced electronic gates at Suvarnabhumi Airport are speeding up arrivals for some travelers, but creating a new trap for entry status. If...</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Thailand Visa-Exemption Changes from 15 September 2026</title>
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<description>From 15 September 2026 Thailand revises its visa-exemption and VoA schemes: for Russians visa-free stay returns to 30 days, and a two-entry-per-year limit is under…</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>New DTV Requirements from 31 August 2026</title>
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<description>From 31 August 2026 the Thai MFA changed the DTV document list: Proof of Permanent Residence replaces current-location evidence and a criminal record clearance becomes mandatory.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
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