EU Tightens Visa Rules for Russian Tourists with Schengen Entry Ban for Ex-Combatants
EU ministers backed tougher Schengen visa rules for Russian tourists and an EU-wide entry ban for Russian ex-combatants,…
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Trump Birthright Order 14418 Sparks Passport Rule Legal Battle
A proposed Trump administration passport rule could require parents to prove their status before a child receives a…
Philippines Visa-Free Entry Expansion to Boost Chartered Flights, Says Tourism Dept.
The Philippines wants to broaden 14-day visa-free entry for Chinese tourists to more destinations beyond Manila and Cebu.…
Thailand Shortens Visa-Free Stays for EU Travelers, Ending Longer Visits
Thailand will cut visa-free stays for EU passport holders to 30 days from September 15, 2026. Travelers arriving…
Schengen Visa Applications from China See Double-Digit Growth, VFS Global Reports
VFS Global said Chinese Schengen visa applications posted double-digit growth in the first half of 2026. Its China…
Kazakhstan Pilots Qazeta Travel Authorization for Visa-Free Visitors
Kazakhstan launched QazETA in pilot mode for visa-free visitors on September 1, 2026. The system is currently optional,…
Federal Judge Halts Trump Deportation of Students Over Pro-Palestinian Speech
A California federal judge said the Trump administration cannot punish international students for pro-Palestinian speech by revoking visas…
Turkey Grants Visa Exemption to Syrian Diplomatic Passport Holders Under Erdoğan Decree
Turkey has granted an immediate visa exemption to Syrian diplomatic passport holders. The rule covers official work, tourism…
Passport Lost in Nepal Disaster: Get Emergency Travel Document with Police Report
If your passport is lost in Nepal after a disaster, file a police report immediately and contact your…