Australia Welcomes 450,000 Indian Tourists Fueled by Easy Visas and Flights
Australia saw 450,000 Indian tourists in 2024, boosted by easier visas and direct flights. India became the fifth…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
U.S. Travelers Adopt New Online Passport Renewal System
Eligible U.S. citizens can now renew passports digitally via the Online Passport Renewal system by creating a secure…
Greece Issues Over 609,000 Visas in 2024 Amid Rising Demand
Greece led Schengen visa issuance in 2024 with high approvals and revamped Golden Visa investment tiers. The new…
UAE Officially Denies Golden Visas for Crypto Investors Amid TON Claims
UAE denies cryptocurrency investors access to the Golden Visa, explicitly rejecting TON’s program. Official authorities require applicants to…
Kazakhstan Reports Surge in Schengen Visa Applications, Germany Tops List
In 2024, Kazakhstan submitted 179,446 Schengen visa applications, rising 12.81% from 2023, mostly to Germany. EU talks aim…
US Visa Waiver Program 2025: Updated List of Eligible Countries
With 43 member countries, the U.S. Visa Waiver Program enables 90-day visa-free visits using ESTA and biometric passports.…
EU’s New ETIAS System Excludes Thai Nationals, Visa Rules Unchanged
Thai nationals must still obtain a Schengen visa to visit Europe despite the upcoming ETIAS system launch. ETIAS…
U.S. Visa Waiver Travelers Face a $40 ESTA Fee. What Changed?
The U.S. ESTA fee remains at $40 in 2026 to support tourism marketing and operations, impacting travelers from…
UAE Freelance Visa Rules for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers
The UAE has suspended new freelance visa applications as of July 2025. Current holders can renew, but new…