Facial Scans Required for Portuguese Visa Applications in Angola
Starting March 3, 2025, the Portuguese consulate in Luanda, Angola, requires Schengen visa applicants to undergo mandatory facial…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Kazakhstan Explores Partnership with Morocco in Digital Morocco 2030 Plan
Kazakhstan aims to enhance cooperation with Morocco through the "Digital Morocco 2030" initiative, focusing on advancing digital transformation…
Belarus Sees 27,000 European Visitors Through Visa-Waiver Program
Since January 1, 2025, Belarus has hosted over 27,000 European visitors through its visa-waiver program. This initiative aims…
U.S. Embassy Cautions Spring Break Travelers Heading to Mexico
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico warns Americans about potential dangers during spring break 2025 travel. Advisories highlight risks…
Iraq Halts Visa-on-Arrival for US, EU, Asia Over Security Concerns
Iraq suspended its visa-on-arrival program for US, EU, and select Asian countries on February 28, 2025, citing national…
Japan May Grant South Koreans Second Working Holiday Visa in Landmark Move
Japan is considering allowing South Koreans a second working holiday visa, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of their…
China-Thailand Visa Deal Turns 1: Has Travel Really Boomed?
China and Thailand celebrate the first anniversary of their visa exemption agreement, which facilitates easier travel between the…
Portugal Golden Visa Funds: €500,000 CMVM Investments and Investor Rules
Portugal's 2026 Golden Visa requires a €500,000 fund investment. Property is excluded. Features digital processing, 3-5 month timelines,…
Ghana Not Removed from US Visa Waiver Programme, Never Part of It
Ghana has never been part of the US Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), so claims of its removal are…