Millions of Brits Hit Four-Hour Airport Delays as Schengen Entry/exit System Starts
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) is live, requiring British travellers to provide biometric data and causing airport…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
30.08 Million Foreigners Enter as China Expands Visa-Free and 240-Hour Visa Rules
China’s visa-free policies are fueling record travel growth. Millions of foreigners entered without visas in 2025, and early…
EU to Replace Schengen Visa Stickers with 2D Digital Barcodes on Online Visa Platform
The EU will replace physical Schengen visa stickers with digital 2D barcodes by 2028, launching a single online…
27,000 Travelers Denied Entry as Schengen Area Enforces New Entry/exit System
The EU's Entry/Exit System is fully operational, replacing passport stamps with biometrics and denying 27,000 entries during its…
Kyrgyz Parliament Ratifies Egypt Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passports, 90 Days Rule
Kyrgyzstan ratifies visa-free travel for Egyptian diplomatic and service passport holders, allowing 90-day stays. Ordinary passport rules remain…
Nebraska DMV Glitch Freezes Real ID Checks for 100,000 Drivers, Lincoln Journal Star Reports
Nebraska DMV warns of misprinted licenses missing Real ID stars; residents must check cards and visit the DMV…
British Travellers Hit by Biometric Border Checks in Schengen Area as Entry/exit System Falters
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) launched April 2026, requiring fingerprints from British travelers and replacing manual passport…
Brunei Welcomes 250,000 Visitors in 2024 with Visa-Free Access to 90 Countries
Brunei grants visa-free entry to 90+ countries, targeting 300,000 visitors in 2025 and a 15% boost to tourism's…
30 Days Visa-Free Entry Fuels China’s Holiday Travel Surge for Chinese New Year
China extends 30-day visa-free entry for 45 countries through 2026, adding Canada and the UK to boost tourism…