Bosnia and Herzegovina Faces Pressure to Align Visa Policy with Schengen Zone
The EU and U.S. have tightened travel and visa rules for Bosnia and Herzegovina, risking 1 billion euros…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Venezuela, Paraguay, Mexico Tighten Controls on Travelers Missing Consular Passport Processing
USCIS now pushes many Green Card applicants to process abroad, while Venezuela, Paraguay and Mexico are enforcing stricter…
EU Visa-Free Travel for Kosovo Remains in Effect, Opening Schengen Area
Kosovo citizens enjoy visa-free Schengen travel for 90 days as of 2026, while the U.S. recently paused immigrant…
ICE Drops Deportation Effort After Maryland Woman Proves U.S. Passport, Good Cause
ICE dismissed removal cases against a Maryland-born U.S. citizen in 2026 after a six-month legal battle proved her…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Cancels U.S. Trip After Visa Issues Despite Diplomatic Passport
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir cancels a U.S. trip after the embassy required fingerprinting and an interview for a…
Kazakhstan Blames U.S. Visa Refusals, Signals Progress in Schengen Entry Talks
Kazakhstan cites paperwork errors for 46% U.S. visa refusal rate while announcing progress in EU Schengen facilitation talks…
Cambodia Launches Four-Month Visa-Free Pilot for Chinese Tourists with E-Arrival Card
Cambodia offers a 14-day visa-free entry pilot for Chinese travelers from June 15 to Oct 15, 2026, removing…
U.S. Ends Mail-In Passport Renewals for Pre-2011 Holders Starting July 2026
New federal rules in July 2026 end mail-in passport renewals for 2011 holders and trigger strict USCIS signature…
California DMV Phases in Real ID Enforcement. Here’s How to Get Ready Before Deadline
California travelers face a $45 TSA fee for non-compliant ID as the state nears the May 2027 REAL…