20 19 new visa changes in various countries and Japan's new visa policy

There are a series of new rules for visa processing every year, and this year is no exception. Today, Bian Xiao will introduce the rules of visa application, which will definitely be used when you plan to travel abroad. Let's take a look at Bian Xiao.

Only when Hong Kong and Macao transfer to a third country or region can they enter Hong Kong and Macao with their passports and transfer to a third country or region, and they can enter the country with their passports!

Hong Kong and Macao transit to a third country or region with a passport! !

Hong Kong and Macao transit to a third country or region with a passport! !

Say the important things three times!

If you only travel to Hong Kong and Macao, you need to apply for a Hong Kong and Macao pass and endorsement. Don't take chances.

According to the existing laws in Hong Kong, it is illegal for anyone to make a false statement to an immigration officer. Violators will be prosecuted. Upon conviction, the maximum penalty is a fine of HK$ 6,543,805 and imprisonment of HK$ 6,543,804!

Please pay attention to the connecting flight to Hong Kong:

1. Passport+air ticket to the third place+destination visa is required;

2. You can stay for 7 days for free.

3. Those who don't go to the third place or overstay will leave DT records.

(DT record: deleted.

The abbreviation of travel means to cancel the trip. Once it is found that there is no transit, the passport will be handwritten by customs officers as a sign of irregular entry. A passport will have DT records at most twice, and the third time will be blacklisted by the Hong Kong Immigration Bureau, which will also affect visa processing in Malaysia, Japan and other countries. )

There are many kinds of visas in Thailand. From the visa-free policy of landing visa introduced at the end of last year, it attracted a large wave of people to Thailand, and then to the e-landing visa, and then to the e-visa system launched in February this year, the visa model in Thailand is ever-changing.

Landing visa-free policy

Thailand's visa-free landing policy for 2/kloc-0 countries and regions, including Chinese mainland, China and Taiwan Province Province, China, has been postponed until April 30th, which means that by 24: 00 on April 30th, it is free for you to apply for a visa on arrival at the Thai airport.

Electronic landing visa

However, it is conceivable that the airport will be crowded with people, and then Thailand launched the Electronic Visa on Arrival (EVOA) application system. Tourists from 265,438+0 countries and regions, including China, can apply for visas to Thailand online in advance. You can use an e-visa to clear customs through special channels, so you don't have to wait in line, fill out forms and wait for approval at the scene.

Application steps:

1. Log on to www.thaievisa.go.th website to apply and fill in the form;

2. Fill in the personal data step by step and reconfirm;

3. Pay by credit card, UnionPay or Alipay;

4. Wait for 24 hours, check the email reply and confirm that the application is successful. After passing, you will receive a visa QR code (TRN) printed or saved in your mobile phone.

The policy currently supports Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, don mueang international airport in Bangkok, Phuket International Airport and Chiang Mai International Airport.

Electronic visa

The electronic visa system of the Kingdom of Thailand was first launched in Beijing on February 15, and will be extended to other cities in China on March 1 5. China tourists who want to go to Thailand can apply for a Thai visa online anytime, anywhere.

Application steps:

1. Log on to www.thaievisa.go.th website, create an account and check the email to activate the account;

2. Select the visa type you want to apply for+download the required documents;

3. Make an appointment to print the receipt at the embassy or consulate and submit your passport;

4. Pay the handling fee online;

5. Go to the embassy or consulate to print the receipt and submit the passport within the agreed date or time;

6. After receiving the confirmation email, the applicant needs to print the e-visa, and present it together with the passport when entering Thailand-not to be confused with the e-visa on arrival.

Canada visa simplification? Still more troublesome? Earlier, it was announced that as long as your Alipay sesame credit score is above 750, you can apply for a Canadian visa quickly. This means that to apply for a Canadian visa, you may not need to provide complicated bank deposit certificates or bank running water, as long as the sesame credit reaches 750 points.

However, when applying for a Canadian visa, you must go to the visa center to get your fingerprints in person.

The following visa applicants are required to collect and provide biometric information when entering the country:

1. Apply for a work permit visa;

2. Apply for a study permit visa;

3. Apply for temporary resident visit visas (such as tourist visas, family visit visas and business visit visas);

4. Apply for a Canadian permanent resident visa.

P.S. So who doesn't need to take fingerprints: (It's none of my business)

1. Canadian citizen, Canadian nationality applicant (passport applicant) or permanent resident;

2./kloc-children under 0/4 years old or elderly people over 79 years old;

3. American visa holders transiting Canada;

4. Holders of electronic travel documents.

In addition, if you have an American visa or a Canadian visa on your previous old passport, I think you can do it as soon as possible. At present, applying for a Canadian visa can simplify the materials.

Is it easier to get a Japanese visa? Japanese visas have been relaxed recently, but there are also many restrictions.

Japanese tourists who have traveled to China for more than two times in the past three years can apply for multiple-entry visas only by providing their passports and application forms, without proof of financial ability. (Those who apply for a Japanese visa for the first time should follow the procedure. )

In addition, the simplification of the single visa in Japan has also expanded the scope of institutions: starting from June 5438+ 10 1 this year, students of the national colleges and universities affiliated to the Ministry of Education (1243) can apply for a single visa without financial proof, and can stay for up to 30 days.

20 18 detailed list of national undergraduate colleges and universities:

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* Data from the website of the Ministry of Education of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Schengen visa will be simplified? Last year, the European Commission announced the Schengen visa reform plan, which is expected to be implemented this year.

First of all, you can apply half a year in advance, so that everyone will have more time to plan their itinerary and have greater confidence in buying cheap air tickets in advance; Secondly, the EU will unify the validity period of multiple-entry visas, with a minimum of 1 year. After that, the number of years will increase with the number of applications, and the longest period will not exceed 5 years. However, the visa fee has increased from the current 60 euros to 80 euros.

In addition, the European Union has begun to study how to fully realize the electronic Schengen visa, and the European Schengen electronic visa is expected to be implemented, but it can only be realized with the approval of the European Parliament and the European Council.

Romania and Bulgaria are expected to join the Schengen signing?

The European Parliament passed a non-legislative report supporting Romania and Bulgaria to become full members of the Schengen area. As long as they wait for the unanimous approval of the European Council, these two countries will formally become Schengen members.

After the adoption, the number of Schengen countries will increase from 26 to 28. You can travel to 28 countries with a Schengen visa in the future! The specific joining time will be officially announced.

At present, there are 26 Schengen countries:

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.

Joint Visa between Argentina and Chile Since June 5438+ 10 this year, Chile and Argentina have issued tourist visas (also known as "single visas") with the label of "A Zhi Tourism" to China citizens. China citizens who hold this visa must first enter the issuing country, and then they can enter and leave Chile and Argentina multiple times within 90 days.

Asian version of Schengen sign? Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are expected to launch Silk Road visas in February. Besides Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are also interested. Turkmenistan is also planning this policy and proposes to include Turkey and Azerbaijan. It can be called "Schengen visa" in Central Asia.

If the negotiations go smoothly, we can use a visa to visit seven ancient countries in Central Asia and West Asia, namely Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Turkey.

If the Silk Road visa comes out, will you go back to the ancient Silk Road?

Chengdu and Shenyang applied to cancel the second-class visa in the United States. Since March 19, only the US Embassy in China and the US Consulate General in Shanghai and Guangzhou have accepted H and L visa interviews. The US Consulate General in Chengdu and Shenyang will no longer accept H or L visa applications.

Class h and class l have more contact with people working in America. Passengers in Chengdu and Shenyang can still apply for tourist visas locally.