Uzbekistan to Deny Work Permits to Foreigners with HIV and Tuberculosis
From August 2025, Uzbekistan bars work permits for foreigners testing positive for HIV or tuberculosis. Mandatory tests apply…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Croatia Revises Digital Nomad Visa: Key Updates and Application Guide
Croatia’s Digital Nomad Visa now permits three-year stays, higher income standards, and family inclusion. Applicants must prove €3,295…
1,600 Exotic Birds Seized at Airport in Major Trafficking Crackdown
Nigeria Customs seized 1,620 exotic birds without CITES permits on July 31, 2025, at Murtala Muhammed Airport. Protected…
American Couple Jailed for Stealing Louis Vuitton, Dior at Singapore Airport
A U.S. couple was arrested at Singapore Changi Airport on June 23, 2025, for stealing luxury goods totaling…
US Introduces $15,000 Visa Bond for High-Overstay B-1/B-2 Applicants
Beginning August 4, 2025, selected B-1/B-2 visa applicants must pay visa bonds of up to $15,000, plus a…
Record Numbers of Europeans Flying to Canada in 2025, Aviation Data Shows
Europe-Canada flights hit record highs in August 2025 with 5.7% growth, driven by WestJet’s expansion and shifting preferences…
Visa Restrictions Are Retarding Business Growth and Travel
The U.S. implemented strict visa restrictions and travel bans in 2025, blocking visas from 12 countries and ending…
Travelers Can Now Complete TSA Security Screening At Their Hotel
TSA screening remains airport-only in 2025 despite rumors of hotel checks. Facial recognition and TSA PreCheck streamline the…
Major Visa Changes in Southeast Asia for 2026: Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia Updates
Thailand cuts visa-free stays to 30 days and mandates online arrival cards. Vietnam adds visa waivers for Europeans.…