Thailand Slaps New Financial Rules on Tourist Visa
From May 2025, Thailand’s tourist visa applicants must show 20,000 Thai Baht in funds using official bank statements…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Türkiye urges European Union to ease Schengen visa rules
Türkiye appeals for Schengen visa reform spotlighting ongoing unfair restrictions for Turkish citizens. 2023 saw 867,646 applications, highlighting…
Canadian Travel Boycott Slams U.S. With Record Drop
Canadian travel to the United States plummeted in April 2025 due to new entry requirements, political tensions, and…
American Visa Waiver Program streamlines US visits for ESTA nations
The American Visa Waiver Program lets travelers from 42 countries visit the U.S. for short stays. Indian nationals…
Real-ID troubles at airport leave Baton Rouge traveler stranded
Starting May 7, 2025, Real-ID compliant identification will be mandatory for U.S. domestic flights. Even valid Real-IDs can…
Business Travel Plunges as Economic Anxiety Grows
Business travel to the U.S. plummeted 9% in April 2025, hit by economic anxiety, tariffs, and strict border…
New registration rules set for Canadian visitors staying over 30 days
Effective April 11, 2025, new U.S. registration rules require Canadians and all foreign visitors to register online with…
Japan and South Korea to launch passport fast-track lanes in 2025
Japan and South Korea will launch mutual passport fast-track lanes at key airports in May 2025. These exclusive…
Uzbekistan and China to begin visa-free travel starting June 2025
From June 1, 2025, citizens of Uzbekistan and China can travel visa-free for up to 30 days per…