US Adds Qatar to Visa Waiver Program: 43 Nations Now Eligible
The U.S. added Qatar to the Visa Waiver Program in 2025, bringing membership to 43 countries. Travelers need…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
State Department Suspends All Visitor Visa Processing for Gazans
The State Department suspended all B1/B2 visitor visas for Gazans on August 17, 2025, pausing medical-humanitarian travel amid…
Common Questions Green Card Holders Have About Traveling Abroad
Practical travel guidance for Green Card holders: carry Form I-551 and passport, renew with Form I-90 early, and…
Hundreds of Indians Stranded in Spain Over Months-Long Passport Delays
By August 18, 2025, passport renewals at the Indian Consulate in Spain have exceeded six months, disrupting travel,…
China Surges, US Slips: Why Australians Prefer New Travel Choices
China’s visa-free 30-day entry from November 30, 2024, and expanded 240-hour transit in December 2024 have simplified multi-city…
Airport Immigration and Security Remain an Embarrassing Shambles
By August 15, 2025, TSA and ICE expanded in‑airport status checks, producing longer waits and more gate screenings.…
Vietnam Demands Urgent Flight Additions and Support for Smooth National Day Travel
For August 30–September 2, 2025 National Day, authorities boosted flights, extended airport operations, and deployed crowd management in…
Malta, UAE and Portugal: 3 golden-visa havens America’s wealthiest eye
Malta, the UAE, and Portugal lead golden-visa demand among high-net-worth Americans in 2025. Malta and Portugal deliver EU…
Schengen visa shopping risks: Wrong-country visas can mean deportation
Schengen authorities in 2025 are cracking down on visa shopping: applicants must use the embassy of their main…