The U.S. has increased visa bond deposits to $15,000 for travelers from 13 countries, mainly in Africa, requiring them to post these bonds when applying for a visitor visa, while exempting those from countries in the visa waiver program.
China is relaxing visa requirements for foreigners, including allowing re-entry visa applications, simplifying the visa process, and offering port visas for urgent entry, in a bid to boost business, education, and tourism and stimulate its slowing economy.
Bali plans to ban foreign tourists from renting motorbikes and crack down on those who work illegally on the island. Governor Wayan Koster said tourists will be restricted to using cars for travel around the island. The move is aimed at targeting foreigners riding motorcycles without valid paperwork and helmets, driving recklessly, using fake Indonesian ID cards or abusing residence and work permits. The island reopened to vaccinated tourists from 19 countries in October 2021.