Journal of Tourism Challenges and Trends
2025, Volume:18, Issue:1
Research Article
Impact of Visa Liberalization on Tourism Growth: A Cross-Regional Comparative Analysis
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Department of Tourism Policy & Development, Jamia Millia Islamia, India
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Centre for Migration & Travel Mobility, University of Barcelona, Spain
Published
March 13, 2025
Abstract

Visa liberalization has emerged as a critical policy tool for enhancing global tourism competitiveness. Simplifying entry requirements—through e-visas, visa-on-arrival (VoA), visa-free travel, and multi-country travel corridors—directly influences tourist arrivals, spend patterns, and destination image. This research investigates the impact of visa liberalization on tourism growth using a combination of panel data analysis (20 countries, 2010–2023), tourist surveys (N = 2,100), and policy review. Findings show that visa liberalization increases tourist arrivals by 12–35%, with strongest gains in developing countries. However, challenges include security risks, overstays, regional political tensions, and administrative capacity gaps. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations for designing effective visa regimes that strengthen tourism while maintaining national security.

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