US Adds New Selfie Checks to Visa Waiver Program for ESTA Travelers
New U.S. travel rules require ESTA applicants from 41 countries to submit a passport-style selfie. This adds a…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Vietnam Updates Visa Rules for Indians in 2026: 30-Day Visa-Free Stay Ends
Indian citizens require a visa for mainland Vietnam in 2026, with 90-day e-visas recommended. Phu Quoc offers a…
European Pet Passport Requires ISO-Compliant Microchip and Rabies Vaccination from April
The EU will mandate pet passports and stricter document checks for dogs, cats, and ferrets starting April 22,…
Saudi-Russian Investment Forum Promises Visa-Free Travel for 90 Days
Russia and Saudi Arabia to start visa-free travel on May 11, 2026, allowing citizens 90-day stays for tourism…
EU Mandates Carrier Interface to Screen 400 Million Travelers at Schengen Entry
Starting April 10, 2026, EU carriers must use the eu-LISA interface to verify passenger eligibility before entering the…
India Warns Travelers to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island About Visa Rules and Passport Risks
India's embassy in Hanoi issues a 2026 travel advisory for Vietnam, detailing strict visa rules for Phu Quoc…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Launches Fully Online Electronic Visa (e-Visa) System
Venezuela launched a new digital e-Visa system on April 6, 2026, replacing paper applications for U.S. citizens and…
China Eyes Visa-Free Regime Extension for Russians as One-Year Trial Nears End
China's visa-free trial for Russian citizens remains active through September 14, 2026, allowing 30-day stays for tourism, business,…
Russia and Saudi Arabia Set May 2026 for 90-Day Visa-Free Travel, Novak Confirms
Russia and Saudi Arabia launch 90-day visa-free travel on May 11, 2026, for tourism and business, easing travel…