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13 Feb 09
Russia toying with changes to visa rules
The Russian government is playing with several ideas concerning changes to their immigration system.
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30 Jan 09
Kenya makes it into the top ten cheapest destinations
Thanks to the Post Office, UK travellers have been shown how to keep their holidays exotic and cheap during this year's incumbent recession, reports Travelmole.
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30 Jan 09
India may soon have national identity card
A high-powered government committee has suggested the Indian government introduces a national identity card to curb the levels of illegal immigration, reports the Indian Express.
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21 Jan 09
Kenyan tourism making a comeback
After a year of struggle with its biggest export earner, Kenya is making a comeback with its tourism and reaffirming its rightful place as one of the finest holiday destinations in the world.
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19 Jan 09
Indian visa-on-arrival getting closer for nationals from 18 countries
The Union tourism ministry in India has urged the home ministry to introduce a pilot programme allowing visas on arrival for nationals from 18 countries, reports the Statesman.
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16 Jan 09
2009: the year to 'Visit India'
The Indian government is going to market aggressively Indian tourism next year at the domestic and international level, reports The Times of India.
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16 Jan 09
Thai govt considering temporary visa fee waiver
The Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the Thai Government would consider dropping visa fees for three months in an attempt to boost tourism to the country, reports The Straits Times.
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29 Dec 08
SE Asians may get new long-term visas Indian visas
In an attempt to boost tourism numbers to India, the home ministry is considering introducing new visas for Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) nationals that would allow them to stay in India for 5-10 years.
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05 Dec 08
Indian tourist board launching UK campaign in spite of terror attacks
The India Tourist Board is launching a new campaign in the UK to counteract the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, reports Marketweek.
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21 Nov 08
Nigerian Immigration to install virtual links between NIS offices
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) announced in an interview yesterday it would be installing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) at its offices and State Commands, reports Triumph Newspapers.
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21 Nov 08
Indian govt considering visa waiver to boost tourism
The Indian government is considering cancelling their visa fee and reducing entrance fee charges to national monuments in an attempt to lure more tourists to the country, reports The Times of India.
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