China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Saudi Travelers
Beijing (Agencies): China has announced a visa-free entry policy for travelers from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, allowing them to stay for up to 30 days without a visa.…
Namibia Imposes Visa Requirement for US Travelers Starting April 1
Windhoek (Agencies): The Namibian government has announced that, starting April 1, US citizens will no longer be able to enter the country without a visa. The US Embassy in Windhoek…
Top 15 Most-Visited Countries in 2024: France, Spain, and the U.S. Lead the Way
New York (Agencies): Global tourism has made a stunning recovery, with over 1.4 billion international travelers recorded in 2024, according to the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This figure…
New Travel Rules for UK Visitors from 48 Countries
London (Agencies): Starting January 8, 2025, travelers from 48 countries will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK. From January 8, 2025: Antigua and…
Cross-Border Bus Service Between Gilgit and Kashgar Resumes After 14-Year Hiatus
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Khyber Mail): The Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) has officially received approval from Pakistan’s Federal Ministry of Communications to restart its cross-border bus service between Gilgit and Kashgar,…
Türkiye and Bosnia Agree on Passport-Free Travel
Ankara, Türkiye (Agencies): In a significant move to strengthen bilateral relations, Türkiye and Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed to allow their citizens to travel between the two countries using only…
Sri Lanka Announces Visa-Free Entry for 35 Countries Starting October 1
Colombo (Agencies): In a significant move to boost tourism, the Sri Lankan government has announced visa-free access for citizens from 35 countries, effective from October 1, 2024. This policy will…
UK Travel Alerts Issued Amid Widespread Riots
LONDON (Agencies): Several countries, including Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Indonesia, the UAE, and India, have issued travel warnings to their citizens about visiting the UK due to widespread anti-immigration protests. These…
British Airways Resumes Jeddah Operations to Strengthen UK-Saudi Connectivity
LONDON (Agencies): British Airways is set to recommence operations in Jeddah after a five-year hiatus, aiming to enhance connectivity between the UK and Saudi Arabia. The new route, scheduled to…
India and Russia to Begin Talks on Visa-Free Tourism Agreement
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India and Russia are poised to engage in discussions regarding a visa-free travel arrangement for tourist groups. The first round of negotiations is scheduled for June, with…