Modernized Cuba E-Visa to Replace Tourist Card for International Travelers
From July 1, 2025, Cuba's Modernized E-Visa will replace the tourist card for almost all visitors, except most…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Business Visa Arrivals to United States Fall Sharply in April
In April 2025, U.S. business visa arrivals dropped 9% after earlier growth. Declines were largest from Western Europe…
Ukraine’s trade visa-free regime with EU to end in June 2025
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China’s inbound tourism climbs after changes to visa policies
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Spain sees record Schengen visa demand as global travel rises
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Schengen visa appointments in UAE booked out months ahead
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US Travel Authorization rules to tighten for visa and ESTA in 2025
In 2025, US travel authorization updates impose stricter digital checks and require e-passports for ESTA applications costing $21.…
US tourist visa rejections often tied to weak home country links
US tourist visa approval depends on showing strong home country ties, financial capability, and consistent applications. Denials often…
Dubai opens world’s largest Visa Application Centre with VFS Global Group
On May 20, 2025, Dubai launched the world’s largest Visa Application Centre, supporting 37 governments and processing 10,000…