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…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
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…
Orlando International Airport and CBP launch new biometric entry system
The Enhanced Passenger Processing system at Orlando International Airport uses facial biometrics to streamline international arrivals. Voluntary and…
Entry/Exit System phase-in set to begin at European Union borders
The EU will gradually introduce the Entry/Exit System, digitally tracking non-EU travelers at Schengen borders. EES promises greater…
Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa Scheme reopens for remote workers in 2025
Cyprus’s updated Digital Nomad Visa Scheme, launched March 2025, allows non-EU/EEA remote workers to stay up to three…
Mozambique halts Electronic Travel Authorization for visa-exempt travelers
Mozambique has halted the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for 29 visa-exempt countries due to technical issues. Travelers no…
Pakistan citizens can now apply for UAE 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
Starting May 14, 2025, Pakistani citizens can obtain the UAE’s 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa with proof of $4,000…
Georgia eases Visa-Free Entry for Indian travellers with valid permits
Georgia now allows visa-free entry for Indian passport holders with valid US, UK, Schengen, or Japan visas. Others…
Lebanon imposes new entry rule for Syrian nationals at Beirut airport
Effective May 19, 2025, Syrian nationals can only transit Rafic Hariri International Airport if they possess a valid…