Thailand has officially scrapped its 60-day visa exemption for tourists, replacing it with a shorter 30-day tourist entry rule that affects travellers from Australia and dozens of other nations, according to government updates published in the Royal Gazette. Why Thailand Cut the Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days The Thai government reduced the visa-free stay period … Read more
The policy takes effect on September 1 as part of broader taxation adjustments included in the country’s 2026-27 national budget passed last month. Fiji Tourism Tax Implementation and Financial Impact The new levy is designed to generate approximately FJ$70m, or AU$44.7m, in additional tax revenue. Fijian authorities confirmed that all funds raised through this mechanism … Read more
Australian travellers face significant insurance hurdles when planning trips to or through the Middle East, as major insurers continue to exclude “acts of war” from standard policies. While the Australian government has recently downgraded travel advice for several Gulf nations—allowing for resumed travel to hubs like the UAE and Qatar—industry data confirms that these policy … Read more