Schengen visa rejections cost travelers $160 million in 2024
Schengen visa rejections rose 11% in 2024, causing €160 million losses worldwide. India ranked third with €14 million…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
ASEAN super-visa could launch in 2025 for easier regional travel
ASEAN’s Schengen-style super-visa will simplify travel across eight member countries by 2025/2026, boosting tourism and economic growth. Challenges…
Schengen visa rejection rates remain highest for African countries in 2025
In 2024-2025, African Schengen visa rejection rates average 10% above global levels, causing major financial and emotional impacts.…
European Union opens new visas for US researchers seeking options
In response to US science funding cuts, the EU accelerates visa processing for US researchers, offering faster approvals,…
USA Blocks Lee Dohyun From World Cup Stage
Korean climbing team denied U.S. entry due to last-minute ESTA revocations before the 2025 Salt Lake City World…
Etihad Airways to hire 1,500 employees in 2025 recruitment drive
Etihad Airways’ 2025 recruitment drive targets 1,500 new hires amid fleet expansion. International candidates need UAE work visas,…
Morocco faces crisis over visa slots as brokers charge up to MAD 6,000
Morocco's visa slot shortage leads to brokers charging up to MAD 6,000, exploiting desperate applicants. New technical measures…
Albania extends visa-free stay for Ukrainian citizens in 2025
Ukrainians can stay in Albania visa-free for 90 days within 180 days until May 2025. Temporary protection offers…
Marco Rubio pledges faster visa processing for World Cup visitors
To address visa backlogs before the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. plans double shifts, 24-hour consular services, and…