U.S. Imposes Visa Suspensions and Enhanced Ebola Screening at Entry Points
U.S. imposes 30-day Ebola travel restrictions and screening for arrivals from Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan starting May…
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Chinese Embassy in Ottawa Urges Travelers to Use Visa Service Center for Ordinary Passports
China updates Ottawa visa rules for 2026: Ordinary passports use the Visa Center; diplomatic passports use the Embassy.…
Schengen Border Crossings Drop 26% as EU Boosts Returns and Tightens Controls
The 2026 State of Schengen Report shows irregular crossings fell 26% in 2025 as the EU implemented record-high…
Armenia Updates ID Cards to Meet ICAO 9303 Standards in EU Visa Liberalization Push
Armenia passes biometric ID laws in May 2026 to meet EU standards, introducing red passports and digital IDs…
Bohol Pushes for Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Tourists to Boost Island Visits
Bohol seeks to join Boracay in offering visa-free entry for Chinese tourists to boost local tourism and streamline…
Jeju Island Halves Salary Rule, Triples Stay for Workation Visa to Lure Nomads
Jeju Island plans to cut digital nomad income rules by 50% and extend stays to 90 days to…
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower Launches Online Work Permits via Ashal Services
Kuwait launches online partner work permit renewals and cuts prices for 1,922 medicines and health supplements to improve…
Thailand Maintains Visa-Free Entry and E-Visa System for Indians with Digital Arrival Card
Thailand maintains 60-day visa-free entry for Indian citizens in 2026, requiring a Digital Arrival Card and proof of…
EU Rolls Out Visa Cascade for Thai Passport Holders Applying for Schengen Visas
The EU's new Visa Cascade for Thai residents offers 1, 2, and 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visas based on…