Thailand reversed its decision on the controversial income requirement amount just weeks after announcing the policy following online backlash, restoring hope to many eager travelers. The Original ‘High Income’ Policy In late September, prospective travelers to Thailand were overjoyed to hear the news that Thailand was relaxing its borders and letting people apply for visas …

Entry for foreigners into Malaysia just got a lot easier. The government of Malaysia has just launched an easy online application system called ‘My Travel Pass’ for foreigners looking to enter the country. Malaysia has been permitting many different categories of foreigners to enter for some time now, but the process for getting official confirmation …

Uzbekistan is officially reopening its borders for tourism and resuming international flights starting on October 1, 2020. The formal Soviet nation located in Central Asia first closed its borders on March 15 in response to the virus and has virtually stayed shut for tourism ever since. On September 18th the Republican Special Commission made the …

Thailand’s new 90-day visa for long-stay tourists has just been announced by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, during a cabinet meeting on September 15. This new visa will be the first stage of general tourism reopening in Thailand, by first allowing long-stay tourists who agree to spend at least 90 days in the nation, jump-starting the …

Malaysia’s borders are still shut for general tourism, but has been allowing certain types of medical tourists in since July, and now since September, certain long-term pass holders.  Malaysia is still under a government ordered MCO (Movement Control Order) since March which restricts all tourism in the country, including any visitors wanting to gain entry. …