UAE Introduces 90-Day Visa on Arrival with No Sponsorship Needed
The UAE has introduced a 90-day visa-on-arrival without sponsorship for eligible countries. Valid for six months, it allows…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Hong Kong SAR Updates Visa Fees, Adds Separate Application Charges
On February 26, 2025, Hong Kong SAR introduced a new dual-fee structure for specified visa schemes, including application…
South Africa Launches Trusted Tour Operator Visa, Welcomes First Visitors
South Africa launched the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) on February 12, 2025, enabling faster digital visa processing…
Dubai Unveils ‘Salama’ to Make Visa Renewals Faster and Easier
Dubai launched Salama, an AI-powered platform, on February 24, 2025, to simplify and speed up visa and residency…
No African Nations Included in U.S. 2025 Visa Waiver Program
As of February 2025, all 54 African countries remain excluded from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), requiring…
Can Cryptocurrency Gains Fund Investor Visas? Key Rules and Documentation
Cryptocurrency gains can qualify for investor visas if thoroughly documented. Key steps include proving ownership, transaction history, lawful…
Capago International to Handle French Visa Services in Algeria from 2025
Starting April 7, 2025, Capago International will replace VFS Global and TLScontact as the French visa processor in…
British Man Arrested in Chiang Mai for 25-Year Visa Overstay
Thai police arrested a British man in Chiang Mai for overstaying his visa by a record 25 years,…
Nigeria, UK Left Out of US 2025 Visa-Free Travel List
The U.S. 2025 Visa Waiver Program excludes Nigeria and the UK, continuing visa requirements for Nigerians and modifying…