How Visa Liberalization Between Türkiye and the EU Could Boost Tourism
Türkiye and the EU’s visa liberalization faces delays from six remaining benchmarks and rising visa rejections. Over 1…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Portugal Joins Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Latvia in Golden Visa Programs
Portugal’s Golden Visa excludes real estate, focusing on funds and culture, with rising demand. Greece offers affordable real…
Somalia Deploys Advanced Border Technology to Challenge US Visa Blacklist
Somalia launched a biometric border system and new e-passports in June 2025 to meet US security demands. The…
Rising Airport Scams in Spain, Italy, France, and Turkey: Protect Your Jewellery and Watches
Airport scams targeting expensive jewellery and watches rise over 35% in Spain, Italy, France, and Turkey during 2025.…
Hainan Province Enhances Winter Travel with Visa-Free Entry Policies
Hainan Province’s 2025 visa-free policy allows visitors from 59 countries to stay up to 30 days for tourism,…
Vietnam Pushes Bold Visa Reforms to Revolutionize Tourism Growth
Vietnam expanded visa exemptions, extended e-visa validity to 90 days, and proposed a golden visa, enhancing travel flexibility.…
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry to Brazil and Turkey Citizens
From July 3, 2025, citizens of Brazil and Turkey can enter Indonesia visa-free for 30-day stays for tourism,…
Indonesia Implements New Visa Extension Rules with Online Registration and Biometrics
Starting May 29, 2025, Indonesia requires online visa extension registration combined with mandatory biometric checks. The rules apply…
Leaving Kuwait? Key Facts About the New Exit Permit Rule for Expats
From July 2025, Kuwait’s private sector expatriates need employer-approved electronic exit permits via the Sahel app. The minimum…