Brazilian Visa Applications to Portugal Jump by 56% in Early 2025
Record numbers of Brazilians applied for Portuguese national visas in 2025, dominated by job-seekers. Changes in migration law,…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Germany to end administrative appeals for visa rejections in 2025
Germany will end administrative appeals for visa rejections starting July 1, 2025. Applicants must either go to court…
UAE launches Blue Residency Visa for leaders in environmental sustainability
The Blue Residency Visa offers 10-year renewable residency for environmental innovators, fast-tracked through a 180-day multi-entry permit. As…
Hong Kong secures visa-free entry to UAE and longer stay in Oman
From May 15, 2025, Hong Kong passport holders enjoy visa-free access to the UAE (30 days) and Oman…
Belarus visa-waiver program praised by Eduardas Vaitkus in Minsk
Belarus' visa-waiver program, supported by Eduardas Vaitkus, boosts regional travel from 38 European countries. Visitors enjoy simple entry…
Spain Schengen Business Visa: What You Need to Know Before Applying
The Spain Schengen Business Visa (Type C) permits business trips up to 90 days within 180 days. Collect…
Self-employment visa options open new doors for Americans in Germany
The German Freelancer and Self-Employment Visas enable Americans to build independent careers. Entry requires no advance visa. Applicants…
REAL ID not valid for Canada or Mexico land and sea border crossings
A REAL ID cannot be used for entering Canada or Mexico by land or sea; only an Enhanced…
Belarus sees over 67,000 visa-waiver visitors from Europe in 2025
In early 2025, Belarus recorded 67,514 European visitors using the visa-waiver program, mostly from Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland.…