Update On The Visa Waiver

[JJReyes]

My contact informed me the reason the change from 21 to 30 days visa was never implemented is because the private sector representatives and government inter-agency committee continue to meet on the subject. Many countries in Asia already have 90 days visa waiver programs. Others like Vietnam, which has a thriving tourism industry, is also moving towards 90 days.

The target is to announce and implement the new visa waiver program before Christmas. Let's keep our fingers crossed this happens. I don't think it will be 180 days as orginally suggested, but 90 days is much better than the current 21 days.

Edited August 3, 2012 by JJR

[Jack Peterson]

My contact informed me the reason the change from 21 to 30 days visa was never implemented is because the private sector representatives and government inter-agency committee continue to meet on the subject. Many countries in Asia already have 90 days visa waiver programs. Others like Vietnam, which has a thriving tourism industry, is also moving towards 90 days.

The target is to announce and implement the new visa waiver program before Christmas. Let's keep our fingers crossed this happens. I don't it will be 180 days as originally suggested, but 90 days is much better than the current 21 days.

:hystery: I sit and Wonder, if we will get a refund, on our Extensions. :no: OH Well just a Thought.

:tiphat:

[CebuAndy]

Some other Asian countries seems to have even better plans:

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar And Vietnam, On A Single Visa. :thumbsup:

(in The World Events forum)