Automated Bots Hoard Schengen Visa Slots, Fueling Black Market Profit
Automated bots are fueling a Schengen Visa black market with slots reselling for over €1,000, sparking government crackdowns…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Spain Cannot Be Removed From Schengen Amid Ceuta Migrant Surge, Experts Say
EU officials confirm Spain cannot be expelled from Schengen despite a 60,000-migrant surge in Ceuta and political pressure…
South Africans Face New Schengen Visa Hurdles as EU’s ETIAS Looms
Germany raises student visa financial proof to €11,904 annually while South Africans remain excluded from 2026 travel authorization…
Morocco Denies Responsibility for Ceuta Crisis, Blaming Mafias and Disinformation
Morocco and Spain blame traffickers and online disinformation for the mass Ceuta crossing attempt involving over 50,000 people…
CBP Extends Air Declaration Zone Test at Airports Through October 2028
Key Takeaways CBP extended the Air Declaration Zone test by two years, pushing its expiration to October 16,…
US May Deny Entry to Mexican Citizens with Seriously Damaged Passport Despite Valid Visa
U.S. officials may deny Mexican citizens entry if passports show physical damage, such as tears or water stains,…
Italy Suspends Schengen Borders with Spain for One Month Amid Migrant Crisis
Italy reintroduces border checks with Spain for one month starting July 31, 2026, following a mass migrant surge…
Spain Insists Schengen Integrity ‘absolutely Guaranteed’ Amid Ceuta Surge
Spain repatriates 50,000 migrants after a mass surge in Ceuta, while EU leaders call for an emergency meeting…
State Department Sets Application Date for New Trump Commemorative Passport
State Department expands 'Patriot Passport' applications nationwide starting August 8, 2026, offering 250,000 commemorative books featuring Donald Trump.