India sets new record for Schengen visa applications, Spain leads demand
India’s summer 2025 visa applications rose 68%, with Schengen requests up 29%, driven by rising incomes and travel…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Saudi Arabia enforces Hajj visa checks at Makkah holy sites
For Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia requires official Hajj visas or permits; unauthorized entry faces fines, jail, or deportation.…
Julión Álvarez cancels AT&T Stadium show after U.S. work visa revoked
Julión Álvarez’s May 24 AT&T Stadium concert was postponed after his U.S. work visa was revoked, affecting nearly…
Shanghai Airport facial recognition fails, woman told to remove makeup
A 2024 incident at Shanghai Airport where facial recognition failed due to heavy makeup highlights challenges in biometric…
Duty-free rules tightened for UK travelers on self-connecting flights
From May 24, 2025, stricter duty-free rules for UK self-connecting flights require sealed packaging and receipts. Confiscations and…
JFK International Airport sees major passport check delays at Terminal 1
JFK International Airport faces significant passport check delays in 2025, with some waits surpassing three hours. High international…
Nigeria targets airlines over failure to meet visa requirements
Nigeria's new immigration rules require airlines to check valid e-Visas, landing and exit cards from May 23, 2025.…
Ghana cuts visa processing to five days for faster travel approvals
Effective May 2025, Ghana processes visas within five days, down from six weeks. From January 2025, African passport…
Indian passport holders with Japan visa gain access to seven countries
Since May 2025, seven countries allow visa-free entry for Indian passport holders with a valid Japan visa. The…