Monthly Archives: February 2012

Nok Air offers bus hop for border crossing

BANGKOK, 28 February 2012: Nok Air will team up with bus companies to provide an overland connection from Udon Thani to Vientiane starting 14 March. Restricted to just domestic services in Thailand, Nok Air will offer passengers travelling to Udon … Continue reading

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How to Cross a Land Border in Asia

Most people will never cross a border by land; they’ll pass through a departure gate or fly over one at 20,000 feet. However, people who are on very cheap holidays will more than likely cross the borders by travelling overland, … Continue reading

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Getting A Chinese Visa in New Zealand (Feb-2012)

China requires citizens of all nationality to obtain a visa prior arrival. In general, it is advisable to obtain the visa in the home countries where the respective local Chinese Embassy or Consulate is located at. New Zealand is one … Continue reading

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Notice on rules for photos attached to Chinese visa application form

Recently some of the photos submitted by Chinese visa applicants have not met the qualifications laid out, e.g. incorrect size, too big or too small; taken a long time ago, not within six months of the application; dark color, too … Continue reading

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Malaysia simplifies visa process for Chinese FITs

THE MALAYSIAN government’s move to relax the visa application process for Chinese FITs is expected to boost overall inbound numbers from mainland China. Ultra Kirana, together with its Chinese partners, was appointed last April to process Chinese group applications for … Continue reading

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Thailand Fears More Terror – May Change Visa Policy

After last week’s bombings in Bangkok and the arrest of a Lebanese-Swede last month the country of smiles are now considering their ‘open-door’ visa policy. Thailand has annual revenue derived from tourism of $25 billion per year, and the country … Continue reading

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Air Australia collapse strands 4000 overseas

TENS of thousands of people who bought tickets from Air Australia as recently as two days ago may never see their money again. The budget airline, which leased five planes, stranded 4000 people in Hawaii, Phuket and Bali when it … Continue reading

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Time limit for Vietnam visa exemption shortened to 5 days

The duration required for granting a visa exemption for overseas Vietnamese to enter Vietnam has been reduced from seven to five business days on receipt of valid applications, according to a prime ministerial decision. The decision, which amends certain provisions … Continue reading

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Calls for all Australian visa applicants to have health insurance

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is requesting that health insurance become mandatory for all Australian visa applicants. The request was made by vice president of the Victorian branch of the AMA, Stephen Parnis, following recent figures released by the AMA … Continue reading

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India needs to streamline visa and infrastructure to tap tourism

NEW DELHI: As tourism becomes a key driver of the Indian economy with its growing foreign exchange earnings and income generating potential, the government has to streamline infrastructure and visa procedures to tap the segment’s full potential, experts across the … Continue reading

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