EU Envoy Condemns Continued Visa Requirement for Türkiye as ‘Shameful’
Turkish citizens must obtain Schengen visas to enter the EU, while EU citizens use simpler e-Visas for Türkiye.…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
US Embassy in Jerusalem Schedules Monday Evacuation Flights to Athens
Due to rising conflict, the US embassy launched emergency evacuation flights mainly to Athens, assisting over 7,900 Americans.…
France Visa Appointments Now Must Be Scheduled Online
Since April 2025, France requires all visa applicants to use its official online system for booking appointments. This…
Typical US Tourist Visa Interview Questions 2025 on Planned Itinerary
The U.S. tourist visa interview tests if your travel purpose and itinerary are genuine. Applicants must prepare detailed…
Aviation Lawyer Reveals One Comment to Avoid in TSA Line
From mid-2025, the TSA strictly punishes jokes about threats at airport checkpoints with detention or arrest. REAL ID…
UAE, Saudi Arabia, and GCC States Approve Unified Tourist Visa
The GCC approved a unified tourist visa for six Gulf countries, enabling easier, affordable travel for 30–90 days.…
Azerbaijan and North Macedonia Eliminate Visas for Diplomatic Passport Holders
Azerbaijan and North Macedonia ratified a visa waiver on June 21, 2025, enabling diplomatic and service passport holders…
EU Eases Process to Tighten Visa Rules for Third Countries
The European Union updated rules in June 2025 to suspend visa-free travel for 61 countries if they violate…
New Spanish Airport Transit Visa Rules for Russian Travelers in 2025
Starting July 12, 2025, Russian travelers with ordinary passports must obtain an airport transit visa (TAP/ATV) for Spanish…