What Visa is Needed for Worldpackers?
For Worldpackers, typically a tourist visa suffices as you volunteer in exchange for accommodation, not work-for-pay. Visa needs…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Chinese Embassy in Lebanon Halts Passport and Visa Services
The Chinese embassy in Lebanon has suspended its passport, visa, and consular services due to regional tensions and…
Tropical Storm Oscar Disrupts Bahamas Travel and Cruises
Tropical Storm Oscar has caused major travel disruptions in the Bahamas, forcing Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Disney cruise…
Indonesia Launches e-Visa on Arrival with VFS Global
Indonesia has partnered with VFS Global to introduce an electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) system, launching in December…
Can Unpaid Speeding Tickets or Bench Warrants Hurt Your U.S. Visa?
Minor speeding tickets rarely block visas, but unpaid fines and bench warrants in 2026 trigger strict reviews that…
Visiting Paris on a Schengen Visa from Spain: Guide
Yes, you can visit Paris with a Spain-issued Schengen visa. A Schengen visa allows travel between 27 European…
Macau-Kazakhstan Visa-Free Travel Deal
Macau and Kazakhstan signed a visa-free travel agreement on April 9, 2024, enhancing diplomatic and economic ties. Residents…
Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival for Indian Travelers: New Service Announced
Indonesia's e-Visa on Arrival for Indian travelers, facilitated by VFS Global, starts in December 2024. This service simplifies…
Bali Rounds Up Tourists Overstaying Under Operation Jagratara
Bali is cracking down on foreigners overstaying tourist visas, with operations like Jagratara leading to arrests, including a…