U.S. Embassy in Bangkok Adds Social Media Requirement, Tightens Visa Screening
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok now requires most visa applicants to make social media public and disclose 5…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Finnish Foreign Ministry Urges Russian Citizens to Use Biometric Passports for Visas
Finland to ban non-biometric Russian passports by June 1, 2026, amid stricter U.S. vetting and immigrant visa pauses…
Vietnam Freezes E-Visa Processing During Tet Lunar New Year and Other 2026 Holidays
Vietnam suspends e-visa processing Feb 14-22, 2026, for Tet. Apply by Feb 14 or use emergency services to…
Georgia Launches Digital Nomad Visa, Easing Work Permits for Remote Workers
Georgia's new 2026 labor rules require remote workers to obtain work permits, despite the lack of a dedicated…
Oman and France Sign Agreement Allowing Spouses to Obtain Work Permits
Oman and France sign a 2026 agreement in Paris allowing spouses of diplomatic and official staff to obtain…
20 Chinese Scholars with Valid Visas Denied Entry at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
China warns citizens to avoid Seattle's airport after 20 scholars with valid visas were denied entry and allegedly…
Kanye West Postpones Marseille Show After UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Denied
Kanye West postpones 2026 Marseille show after UK ETA rejection and French political pressure over antisemitic content and…
Germany Imposes Temporary Identity Checks as Entry-Exit System Tracks First-Time Asylum Applications
Germany extends all land border checks to Sept 2026, aiming to curb unauthorized migration and impacting travel times…
Herat Provincial Office Starts Turkey Visa Distribution for Traders and Patients
Turkey reopens visa services in Herat for traders and patients on April 15, 2026, offering a vital travel…