The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of India have lifted visa restrictions and restored direct flights under a tourism cooperation pact that outlines joint efforts in marketing, training, and tourism development from 2025 to 2028. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
Taiwan has extended the visa-free privileges for Filipino tourists for one more year, or until 2026, Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung said. He made the announcement during the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day hosted by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office...
The Indian Embassy in Manila welcomed the announcement by the Philippine government of visa-free privileges for Indian nationals beginning on Sunday, June 8. (Photo from Air India) The move will allow Indian nationals to stay...
Indian nationals may start entering the country visa-free for tourism purposes starting June 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday, June 7. Foreign and local tourists at the Puerto Princesa Airport (Photo from the Department of Tourism) In a public advisory, the DFA said...
BEIJING (AP) — China will allow visa-free entry for nationals of five Latin American countries for one year to boost closer connections with the region. Starting June 1, citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will be allowed to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, China...
Taiwan has extended its visa-free policy for Filipino nationals until 2025. Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) on Tuesday, June 4, issued the list of countries that will enjoy the extension visa-exempt entry policy, including the Philippines whose nationals could enjoy the small...
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced the extension of the trial visa-free entry for nationals from select countries, including the Philippines, from Aug. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. *File photo* In a statement, Taiwan's MOFA said it made the decision after evaluating the...
The Canadian government has announced the inclusion of the Philippines in its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) program, which allows Philippine-passport holders with Canadian visa in the past 10 years or a valid non-immigrant US visa, to enter Canada visa-free. But eligible passport holders are...
Qualified Philippine passport holders can now enter Canada without a Canadian visa starting June 7, 2023 (Manila time), as its government moves to make its immigration programs and services more efficient and equitable for travelers. *(File photo, Pixabay)* Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration,...
Taiwan will reevaluate if it will extend the visa-free policy for Filipinos as it looks forward to boosting its tourism following the tourism challenges brought by Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines, the Taiwanese government is...
NZ alumni as country ambassadors, Korea opens up, and where to get Tokyo-inspired cocktails in Makati MATARIKI Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Tim Given, NZ Ambassador to the Philippines Peter Kell Just last week, Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Program alumni and current students got together at...
Visa-free flights to Korea via Clark By Emmie V. Abadilla South Korea now allows visa-free entry through Yangyang International Airport, 158 kilometers from Seoul, from the new Clark International Airport (CRK). This developed as South Korean low cost carrier, Fly Gangwon, will operate flights from...