Implementation of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP)
Published Date: 1/6/2025
Notice
Summary
Starting February 20, 2024, certain Chinese travelers can visit the Northern Mariana Islands without a visa by using a new online travel authorization called EVS-TAP. This program makes travel easier and faster while keeping security tight. If you’re planning a trip, get ready to apply online and enjoy smoother entry with no extra visa fees!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Visa-free 14-day travel for PRC nationals
If you are a prescreened national of the People’s Republic of China, you may travel to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) without a visa for a period not to exceed 14 days under the CNMI EVS-TAP program. You are required to obtain an electronic travel authorization from U.S. Customs and Border Protection prior to embarking on that travel. This requirement takes effect February 20, 2024.
Carriers must deny boarding without authorization
Carriers must deny boarding to travelers who lack a visa or an approved electronic travel authorization for travel to Guam or the CNMI. The rule follows the G-CNMI automation becoming fully operational after a 60-day transition that ended November 29, 2024, and applies with CNMI EVS-TAP implementation on February 20, 2024.
Parole policy for PRC nationals discontinued
The current parole policy that allowed certain nationals of the People’s Republic of China to enter the CNMI will be discontinued on February 20, 2024. After that date, the parole policy will no longer be available for PRC nationals seeking to enter the CNMI.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20724, Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Sentinel Deployment and Minuteman III Decommissioning and Disposal
The Air Force is updating its plan to replace old Minuteman III missiles with new Sentinel missiles across five states, including Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota. They’re checking how these changes might affect the environment and want your thoughts during a 30-day comment period starting now. This update could impact local lands and communities, with careful reviews to keep things safe and smart.
2026-20771, Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding several closed virtual meetings in early November 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets, affecting researchers seeking funding. No direct money changes are announced, but these reviews decide who gets research grants.
2026-20708, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Investors Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Pursuant to IEX Rule 15.110(a) and (c) To Amend the IEX Equities Fee Schedule
IEX is shaking up its fee schedule starting November 1, 2026, by tweaking who gets rebates for adding displayed liquidity and changing rebate amounts. This affects IEX members who trade stocks, giving them new ways to save or earn more on fees. The changes kick in right away after filing, so traders should get ready to adjust their strategies and cash flow.
2026-20710, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Investors Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Pursuant to IEX Rule 15.110(a) and (c) To Modify the Required Criteria To Qualify for the Reduced Incremental Fee
Investors Exchange (IEX) is changing the rules for who can get a discount on certain trading fees. Starting November 1, 2026, members will need to meet new criteria to qualify for the reduced incremental fee, which could save or cost them money depending on their trading activity. This change affects all IEX members and kicks in right away to keep things fair and clear.
2026-20779, Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Thailand: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that tires from Thailand were sold in the U.S. for less than their normal price between July 2024 and June 2025. This means some importers might have to pay extra duties to keep things fair. The review process had some delays due to government shutdowns, but now the preliminary results are out and open for comments.
2026-20763, National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures: Wintertime Oil and Gas Exploration in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Categorical Exclusion
Starting October 9, 2026, the Department of the Interior is making it easier and faster to approve wintertime oil and gas exploration in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve by adding a special rule that skips some usual paperwork. This change mainly affects energy companies working in the area and aims to speed up projects while still protecting the environment. No new costs are expected, but the process will be smoother and quicker.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2024-31291, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Review of CBI Claims for the Identity of Chemicals in the TSCA Inventory; Extension of Review Period
The EPA is giving itself more time—until February 19, 2026—to finish checking secret claims about the identities of certain chemicals listed in the TSCA Inventory. This affects companies that make, import, or process chemicals who claimed their chemical identities as confidential. No new fees are mentioned, but the extra review time means everyone should stay tuned for updates.
Next: 2024-31487, Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs
States that get highway safety grants must now follow updated rules to track and report how well their safety programs work every three years. These new performance measures help states show progress in reducing crashes and saving lives, making sure grant money is used smartly. The changes kick in with the next Highway Safety Plan, so states should get ready to meet these clearer, tougher goals.