U.S. Faces $23 Billion GDP Loss If Foreign Tourists Avoid Country
In 2025, US tourism risks losing $23 billion GDP and 230,000 jobs driven by restrictive policies and fewer…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
UAE Residents Benefit from Faster Visa Approvals in Schengen Countries
Schengen visa slots in the UAE are fully booked for summer 2025. Germany introduces a five-year visa and…
Germany Ends Visa Remonstration Procedure from July 1, 2025 Worldwide
From July 2025, Germany ends informal visa appeal letters, forcing Schengen applicants to reapply or pursue legal appeals.…
Which Countries Can Now Enter the U.S. Visa-Free and What About Cubans?
The U.S. Visa Waiver Program now excludes Cuban nationals and dual nationals with Cuban citizenship, plus visitors to…
Saudi Arabia Imposes Temporary Hold on Work Visit Visas for All
Effective April 28, 2025, Saudi Arabia placed an indefinite hold on Temporary Work Visas for all nationalities via…
British Airways passenger caught with cannabis at Kotoka International Airport
Two British nationals were arrested at Ghana’s Kotoka Airport in May 2025 for smuggling over 70 kilograms of…
South African passport gains visa-free access to more countries in 2025
South African passport holders now access 102–104 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. New visa-free destinations offset…
India sets new record for Schengen visa applications, Spain leads demand
India’s summer 2025 visa applications rose 68%, with Schengen requests up 29%, driven by rising incomes and travel…
Saudi Arabia enforces Hajj visa checks at Makkah holy sites
For Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia requires official Hajj visas or permits; unauthorized entry faces fines, jail, or deportation.…