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•Customs

Thailand reaffirms vape import ban at airports

Customs officers stepped up checks on arrival. Vapes and pods are confiscated and travelers can face fines on the spot.

ThailandSource: Royal Thai Customs notice
•Local law

UAE clarifies public conduct rules for tourists

Authorities re-issued guidance on photography of people, public arguments, and offensive gestures. Penalties remain strict.

United Arab EmiratesSource: UAE Government Portal
•Transport

Japan eases IC card purchase for tourists

Welcome Suica and Pasmo Passport are now available at more airports without ID checks. Old paper tickets are being phased out on some lines.

JapanSource: JR East
•Customs

Türkiye lowers undeclared cash threshold

Travelers must declare foreign currency above the new lower limit on entry and exit. Random checks at IST and SAW increased.

TürkiyeSource: Turkish Ministry of Trade
•Local law

Singapore tightens recreational drone rules

Any drone above 250g now requires registration before flight, even for tourists. Flying near MRT lines or crowds is prohibited.

SingaporeSource: CAAS Singapore
•Visa & entry

Kazakhstan expands eVisa eligibility

More nationalities can now apply online for short-stay tourist visas. Processing time advertised as up to 5 business days.

KazakhstanSource: MFA Kazakhstan
•Local law

Belarus reminds tourists about 10-day registration

Foreigners staying longer than 10 working days must register their place of stay. Hotels usually do this automatically; private stays do not.

BelarusSource: MVD Belarus
•Visa & entry

Thailand keeps digital arrival card (TDAC) mandatory

All arrivals by air must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online up to 72h before landing. Paper TM6 is fully retired.

ThailandSource: Thai Immigration Bureau
•Customs

Japan reworks tax-free shopping for tourists

Tax-free goods will move to a refund-at-departure model. Until rollout, keep receipts and passport stamps together.

JapanSource: Japan Customs
•Health

UAE updates controlled medication list

Some common sleep, ADHD and pain medications require pre-approval. Travel with prescriptions and a doctor's letter in English.

United Arab EmiratesSource: Ministry of Health & Prevention