EU Lifts Visa Restrictions on Ethiopians, Eases Rules for Diplomatic and Service Passports
The EU has lifted visa restrictions for Ethiopians in 2026, restoring 15-day processing and multiple-entry visas after improved…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays for Tourists, Cites Illegal Work and Crime Concerns
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for 93 countries from 60 to 30 days to combat illegal work and crime…
Greek Embassy in Beijing Ends Visa Centres, Requires In-Person Schengen Submissions
Greece will end outsourced visa centers in Beijing by 2027, requiring all Schengen applicants to provide biometrics in…
Beijing Warns on Security and Travel Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s May 19-20 Visit
Beijing enforces tight security and travel restrictions for Vladimir Putin’s visit on May 19-20, 2026, marking a key…
European Commission Reports Full Entry/exit System Rollout Ahead of ETIAS Launch
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational as of April 2026, replacing passport stamps with digital…
32,000 Non-EU Nationals Blocked at EU Borders as Entry/exit System Hits Spain
The EU's digital EES blocked 32k travelers in 6 months. Spain has fully rolled out the system, replacing…
US Demands Biometric Access as Europe Seeks Visa Waiver Under Enhanced Border Security
U.S. demands direct biometric database access from EU countries as a condition for maintaining Visa Waiver Program status,…
Spanish Police Arrest 35 in Nationwide Colombian Passport Forgery Crackdown
Spanish Police arrest 35 in nationwide passport forgery crackdown using the new EU Entry/Exit System to detect biometric…
China Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for 50 Countries with Ordinary Passports Until Dec. 31, 2026
China extends 30-day visa-free entry for 50 countries through 2026, including the UK and Canada, for tourism, business,…