Germany Visa-Free Travel 2026: 62 Non-EU Countries Eligible, ETIAS Delayed to Late 2026
Germany confirms 62 nations keep visa-free entry as ETIAS is delayed to late 2026, though the biometric Entry/Exit…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Calcutta High Court Denies Passport Relief Pending Special Intensive Revision on Citizenship Status
Calcutta High Court rules passport processing can stay on hold during citizenship disputes, despite a 21-year backlog in…
Labor Department Launches First Major Trump Administration H-1B Visa Fraud Inquiry
U.S. government launches major multi-agency fraud investigation into H-1B and PERM visa programs on July 8, 2026, targeting…
Slovakia Suspends Short-Stay Schengen Visas for Russian Tourists Until Summer
Slovakia suspends short-stay Schengen visas for Russian tourists in July and August 2026, citing security concerns and aligning…
Spain Pet Travel Alert: Airlines Tighten Pet-Boarding Rules Under EU Animal-Health Requirements, European Pet Passport Needed
Airlines in Spain are tightening pet rules for 2026. Travelers face 48-hour pre-registration deadlines and strict quotas to…
Vietnam Cuts Visa-Free Entry for Indonesians to 14 Days, Effective July 15, 2026, Indonesian Embassy Confirms
Vietnam cuts visa-free stay for Indonesians from 30 to 14 days starting July 15, 2026. Longer stays now…
ETIAS Launch for Schengen Area Delayed to Late 2026, Fee Set at €20
ETIAS launch delayed to late 2026. Visa-free travelers do not need applications yet; mandatory enforcement is now expected…
Stricter Photo Checks Causing Delays in Online Passport Renewals
The State Department is adding stricter photo checks to online passport renewals, which can delay cases by two…
Montenegro to End Visa-Free Travel for Russians, Aligning with EU Rules
Montenegro ends visa-free travel for Russians on Sept 30, 2026, to align with EU rules, unlock €383.5M in…