Azerbaijan Introduces Visa-Free Regime for Ordinary Passport Holders from Bosnia and Singapore
Azerbaijan grants visa-free entry to Singapore and Bosnia and Herzegovina tourists from August 1, 2026, to August 1,…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Spanish Prime Minister Warns of Potential Border Controls for Schengen Countries
Spain warns of border controls after Italy suspends travel following the Ceuta migrant surge. Tensions rise as EU…
What You Cannot Bring into the US: Prohibited and Restricted Items
Currency Report Threshold Over $10,000 Ag Penalty, First Offense $300 Duty-Free Exemption $800 per 31 days Alcohol Allowance…
Spain Summons Italian Envoy Over Minister’s Schengen Suspension Call
Spain summons the Italian ambassador after Rome calls for Spain's suspension from Schengen following a deadly migrant surge…
Italy Urges Spain’s Schengen Suspension Over Ceuta Migrant Surge
Italy seeks to suspend Spain from the Schengen Area after 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta in July 2026, sparking…
Ontario Joins CSA Passport System, Industry Prepares for Next Steps
Ontario commits to the CSA passport system as of July 2026, ending its status as the final holdout…
US Passport Plummets to Lowest Ranking in Decade, Henley Index Warns of ‘america First’ Decline
The U.S. passport hits a decade-low 10th place in 2026 global rankings, as new fees and digital authorizations…
English Channel Crossing Numbers Hit Daily High as Tragedy Claims Four Migrant Lives
A 2026 record of 752 migrants crossed the Channel on July 29, resulting in four deaths. Despite the…
Pakistan Extends Early Passport Renewals for Hajj 2027 Pilgrims on November 16, 2027
Pakistan authorizes early passport renewals for Hajj 2027 pilgrims to meet the November 16, 2027 validity cutoff as…