Great news! The Philippines plans to resume e-visas for China in an effort to revitalize the tourism market.
The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on September 7 that it is pushing to reinstate the e-visa program for Chinese tourists, aimed at simplifying the entry process and stimulating tourism demand. This move is seen as a crucial action in the Philippines' "mending the pen after the s
Behind the Relaxation of Philippine Visa Policies: A Precursor to the Return of Gambling Capital?
The Philippines has recently continued to relax its visa policies, with the hope of restoring e-visas and visa on arrival, and significantly simplifying the procedures. The Beijing consulate took the lead in eliminating the social security requirement, followed by other consulates. These series of a
Latest updates on Philippine visa policy: Four consulates open for September appointments, group visas and certain demographics exempt from in-person interviews.
Applicants planning to travel, study, or engage in business activities in the Philippines should note: The four major Philippine consulates in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xiamen) have recently announced the visa appointment schedule for September. Facing the peak season of tourism and the s
Thailand cracks down on immigration: Those who abuse student visas will be immediately deported.
Thailand's Immigration Bureau has recently launched a severe crackdown on foreigners who abuse student visas. Investigations have revealed that thousands of foreigners entered Thailand under the guise of "studying" but never actually attended any courses, rendering their visas essentially void.Deput
Cambodia Tightens Visa Policy: Suspension of Chinese Business Visas, Entry Restrictions for Travelers from Multiple Countries
Cambodia's immigration department recently released a new visa policy, which has attracted widespread attention from travel agencies and outbound tourists. According to the new regulations, effective immediately, Chinese citizens will no longer be able to apply for business visas and can only enter
Thailand tightens bank account opening policies, DTV visa becomes the preferred alternative for foreigners.
Thailand has recently tightened its policy on foreign tourists opening bank accounts within the country, directly affecting the application for retirement visas and dependent visas. As these types of visas require depositing 400,000 to 800,000 Thai Baht in a Thai bank and maintaining an active accou
Philippine 9G Work Visa Comprehensive Analysis: Latest Regulations, Application Process, and Precautions
Recently, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration issued an important notice, imposing stricter requirements on the application process for the 9G work visa (Pre-Arranged Employment Visa): from the date of application submission, applicants must complete fingerprint registration within 6 days, otherwis
2025 Malta Gambling Capital Immigration Policy Update! Detailed Explanation of Work Visa Rules for Foreign Workers!
Hundreds of Chinese workers deported from Sri Lanka due to visa issues: Avoid these visa risks!
Recently, the Sri Lankan government has launched a comprehensive crackdown on illegal workers within the country, with hundreds of foreigners detained and deported, many of whom are Chinese citizens, attracting widespread attention. This crackdown mainly targets illegal employment caused by abuse of
Philippine SIRV Visa Process Sudden Change: New One-Step Policy Launched, Departure Will Be Considered Automatic Withdrawal of Application
The Philippines Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) has undergone significant policy adjustments with widespread impact. Starting from June 2025, the Philippines Bureau of Immigration will introduce a new "one-step" process for the SIRV visa, abolishing the previous phased handling mode. Applica
"Departure Requirement": The Philippine Bureau of Immigration strictly orders that long-term visa holders must file an annual report before they can leave the country!
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration recently issued new regulations requiring all foreigners holding long-term visas—including 13A marriage visas and 9G work visas holders—to complete an Annual Report before leaving the country, otherwise, they will be prohibited from departing!The authorities emp
Philippines Cracks Down on Fake Work Visa Sponsorships: Chinese Citizens Frequently Deported, How to Avoid the "Blacklist" Trap?
Recently, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration launched a special inspection operation targeting the chaos of "affiliated work visas," destroying multiple illegal intermediary networks, deporting dozens of Chinese with fake 9G work visas, and blacklisting them from entering the country for the next
"High cost-performance ratio" a thing of the past? China issues repeated warnings, studying in the Philippines becomes a high-risk option.
Philippines, once hailed as a "springboard" for Chinese students to study abroad, is now being re-evaluated due to deteriorating security conditions. In July 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Education issued a study abroad safety alert through the Global Times, reminding students intending to study in
Thailand to strictly investigate the abuse of student visas by Chinese students: High-pressure crackdown on the chaos of the grey industry.
In recent years, a large number of Chinese students have gone to Thailand to study, but the "student visa" has gradually become a tool for some criminals to cover their identities and stay for a long time, causing serious security risks. The Thai Immigration Bureau is joining forces with multiple de
Cambodia Tightens Visa Regulations! How Can Chinese Tourists and Expatriates in Cambodia Protect Themselves? Here's the Latest Practical Guide
Recently, Cambodia's visa policy for Chinese citizens has continued to tighten, attracting the attention of many travelers and Chinese residents in Cambodia. According to feedback from several locals, the immigration and customs have become stricter in reviewing entry materials. Incomplete documents
