Cambodia foreign tourist arrivals down 48% in JanuaryβMay 2026
Cambodia recorded 1.54 million foreign visitors in the first five months of 2026, a 48% year-on-year decline. The drop is linked to border tensions affecting travel to the country.
New Zealand passport holders can access 183 destinations without a prior visa, including via visa-free entry, visa on arrival, or eVisa, as of April 2026. New Zealand ranks 35th globally for visa-free access according to the Global Citizen Solutions Passport Index.
Cambodia recorded 1.54 million foreign visitors in the first five months of 2026, a 48% year-on-year decline. The drop is linked to border tensions affecting travel to the country.
Immigration New Zealand has changed its policy to require police certificates to be submitted at the time of application for student and certain other temporary visas, effective immediately. Applications missing a required police certificate may be declined without further request for the document.
From midnight July 12, 2026 (NZST), Immigration New Zealand will only accept in-person Occupational English Test (OET) results for visa applications. All parts of the OET must be completed at a supervised testing facility; remote or online test formats will no longer be accepted.
Travelers holding two or more passports must use the correct passport at each border and depart on the same passport used to enter a country. Key considerations include which passport to present at entry and exit to avoid complications.
Taiwan is introducing a travel discount program offering repeat foreign visitors up to NT$8,000 (approximately US$250) in travel discounts. The program targets tourists who have previously visited Taiwan.
Immigration New Zealand has confirmed final changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) taking effect August 24, 2026, including clarifications on how wage thresholds are applied. Changes to wage rate rules for work-to-residence visas have also been announced.
Delta Air Lines has introduced a direct flight service between New York and Malta. The route is being discussed in the context of broader implications for Malta's connectivity, finance, and commerce.
The UAE has introduced additional precautionary entry measures for travellers arriving from selected African countries, issued jointly by NCEMA and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, and related authorities. The measures are aimed at reducing the risk of Ebola virus importation.