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Thailand has approved a 30-day visa-free stay for Indian tourists as part of its strategy to attract 2.7 million Indian visitors by 2027. The decision benefits high-spending travellers attending destination weddings and cultural celebrations.
The United States has announced significant restrictions on visa categories for international students, journalists and exchange visitors, with Chinese journalists facing the harshest limits of 90 days compared to 240 days for other foreign media workers.
China's broadening visa-free policies and transit arrangements drove record inbound tourism in the first half of 2026, with 45.91 million foreign visitors arriving—up 20.6 percent year-on-year. Malaysian travelers comprised a significant portion of inbound arrivals.