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Peninsula Visa offices will be closed Friday July 3rd 2009.

As of June 11, 2009 China Consulates in the US have returned to normal processing.

Effective April 1, 2009 India, Vietnam, Philippine, Indonesia and Thailand passport holders may qualify for an "online application for entry permit". Check here to see if you qualify.

February 11, 2009 The Government of Cote d'Ivoire(Ivory Coast)informs that effective February 15, 2009; USA Passport holders will require a visa and it should be obtained at the nearest Ivoirian embassy or consulate prior to travel.

As of December 12, 2008 The Schengen Agreement became operative for Switzerland on December 12, 2008. This means that Switzerland is now issuing visas that are also valid for other Schengen member countries, unless stated otherwise on the visa sticker. However, Swiss diplomatic and consular representations can only accept applications from persons whose main destination is Switzerland.
US green card holders are no longer exempt from the visa obligation for short stays in Switzerland.
Only persons who have a legal residence status in the United States can apply for visas at Swiss representations in the United States (e.g. F1 (I-20), H1B, G1, J1, etc.). Tourists and visitors on B1/B2 visas must apply in their country of residence.

The Republic of China (Taiwan) will now allow the following passport holders to stay in Taiwan for up to 30 days without a visa.  No extensions are possible.
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States.

As of November 17, 2008 A U.S. citizen traveling to Korea does not require a visa for a stay up to 90 days for tour, short term business, provided that he/she has proof of transportation out of the country and sufficient funds for the stay.

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