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22 May 13
South Africa considers adding visa requirement for British tourists
The South African government is reportedly considering adding a visa requirement for British tourists following a diplomatic row over foreign aid.
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11 Apr 13
Third city to allow China visa-free visits
Guangzhou, the country's third largest city, is to follow Shanghai and Beijing in allowing short term visitors to spend time in the city without the need for a China visa.
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20 Mar 13
New Sri Lankan airport opens
A new $200 million airport has officially been opened in Sri Lanka, offering the country's rapidly developing tourism industry the opportunity to further expand.
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03 Jan 13
Sri Lanka's record year
As Sri Lanka continues its emergence after decades of civil war, the country's burgeoning tourism industry celebrated a record year in 2012 by welcoming its one millionth tourist.
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06 Dec 12
Temporary China visa program to be rolled out
A new temporary China visa which will allow visitors to Beijing to spend up to 72 hours in the capital is due to come into effect in the New Year.
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13 Nov 12
Nigeria visa processing time to be cut to 48 hours
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru, has said Nigeria visa processing times need to be drastically cut in order to promote investment and tourism to the country.
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18 Oct 12
Former US Ambassador denied China visa
A former US Ambassador to China has been denied a China visa to enter the country.
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16 Oct 12
Cuba visa for foreign travel abolished
The Cuban government has announced plans to remove the requirement for Cuban citizens to obtain an exit visa before travelling abroad.
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18 Sep 12
Beijing to waive China visa requirement for short stays
Beijing has recently announced visitors the capital city will no longer require a China visa if their stay is less than 72 hours.
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11 Sep 12
European Commission to take control of Schengen visa
The European Commission has announced it will take direct control of all Schengen visa applications from the end of 2012.
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