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NewsIndia ends boarding pass stamps at all international airports Sept. 1
The Bureau of Immigration will no longer require physical immigration stamps on boarding passes for international departures starting Sept. 1. Departing travelers and digital nomads can use digital e-boarding passes on smartphones to clear airport exit controls.
NewsBangladesh police launched the online ED Card system for foreign travelers Aug. 19
Bangladesh's Special Branch has launched an online portal where foreign passport holders can fill out mandatory arrival and departure cards before travel. Paper cards remain available at airport immigration desks and no cutoff date has been announced.
NewsNetherlands EES queues reach 2 hours as biometric checks delay Schiphol arrivals
Non-EU passport holders arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol face 1- to 2-hour queues at border control following the rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System. Digital nomads and third-country travelers entering the Netherlands should budget extra arrival time for biometric registration and passport processing. Passengers with tight international connections through the Schengen hub should adjust travel schedules accordingly.
NewsArmenia plans e-gate passport control at Zvartnots Airport by end of 2026
Armenia plans to introduce automated e-gate passport control at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan by the end of 2026. Travelers with biometric passports will be able to clear border control by passport scan and facial recognition, with staffed booths kept as an option.
NewsChina shuts Gyirong border to tourists for 7 days after mudslides
Severe flooding and landslides have closed the Gyirong Port border crossing between Nepal and China. Overland travel along this primary land route is suspended for at least 7 days during road clearing operations.
NewsThailand rejects 29,490 travelers as immigration ramps up visa runner checks
Thai authorities have announced a stricter enforcement policy warning that foreigners who violate local laws or cause public disturbances risk immediate visa revocation and deportation. Digital nomads and long-stay travelers should ensure strict adherence to local regulations to avoid jeopardizing their stay status.
NewsPhilippines adds 4 dollar ticket fee for 11 airport biometric border system
Philippine tourism authorities are advocating for modernized border clearance facilities to accommodate a rapid increase in foreign retirees. The planned improvements aim to streamline airport entry processes for long-stay expats and Special Resident Retiree's Visa holders.
NewsThailand expands Suvarnabhumi e-gates to 31 new nationalities by Aug. 31
Thailand is expanding automated passport-control e-gates to passport holders from 31 additional nationalities by late August. The government is also testing a new entry registration app and reviewing a proposed tourist entry fee. These updates will speed up airport processing while introducing new digital arrival steps for foreign travelers.
NewsPeru caps Machu Picchu entry at 5,600 visitors during peak dates
Peru is adjusting visitor capacity for Machu Picchu to 5,600 on peak dates and 4,500 on regular days while expanding domestic air routes. International travelers and nomads planning trips to the landmark will need to secure permits further in advance.
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