Japan’s Stricter Business Manager Visa Rules Raise the Bar for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Japan has tightened Business Manager visa rules, affecting foreign entrepreneurs, small business owners and some long-stay residents.
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Angkor One-Day Ticket Checks Are Easier for Visitors, but Multi-Day Passes Still Need a Photo
Angkor’s one-day pass no longer requires a visitor photo, while 3-day and 7-day passes still need face capture. What travelers should know.
Asuka-Fujiwara UNESCO Bid: What Japan Travelers Should Know for July 2026
Asuka-Fujiwara in Nara may become Japan’s 27th UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2026. Here is what travelers should know before visiting.
Direct Phnom Penh-New Delhi Flights Improve Cambodia Access for Indian Travelers
Air Cambodia’s Phnom Penh–New Delhi route gives travelers a direct India–Cambodia option, with schedule details travelers should verify before booking...
Phuket Airport Adds Automated Passport Gates for International Departures
Phuket Airport will launch automated outbound passport gates on June 13, 2026, aiming to reduce immigration queues for departing travelers.
Virgin Australia to Launch Direct Canberra-Bali Flights in June 2026
Virgin Australia will launch direct Canberra–Bali flights from 22 June 2026, adding three weekly return services for ACT travellers.
Japan Raises Legal Caps for Visa and Residency Fees
Japan has enacted immigration changes that allow much higher residency procedure fees and create a future JESTA travel authorization system.
New Keelung-Ishigaki Ferry Gives Travelers Another Route Between Taiwan and Japan
A new overnight ferry links Keelung in Taiwan with Ishigaki in Okinawa, adding a sea route for travelers between Taiwan and Japan.
Bali Immigration Checks Put Canggu Workers and Digital Nomads on Notice
Bali immigration enforcement is increasing. Travelers, remote workers and long-stay visitors should check that their visa matches their activities.