U.S. Visa Restrictions on China for Human Rights Abuses
The U.S. announced new visa restrictions on July 12, 2024, targeting Chinese officials involved in human rights abuses…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Countries That Allow Dual Citizenship (2024)
Dual citizenship allows individuals to be citizens of two countries simultaneously, offering benefits like ease of travel and…
Visa-Free Scheme for Turks Causes Long Lines at Lesvos
The visa-free scheme for Turkish nationals, starting April 2024, allows them to visit ten Greek islands visa-on-arrival for…
Rising Schengen Visa Rejections: Key Trends Explained
Schengen visa rejections have risen from 5% in 2014 to 17.5% in 2022. Factors include tightened migration policies,…
Top Caribbean Countries for Digital Nomad Visas
Several Caribbean nations provide digital nomad visas, offering stunning backdrops for remote work. Aruba’s program allows 90 days;…
Korean Embassy Simplifies Visa Applications with More Credit Cards
The Korean Embassy in the Philippines has simplified the visa application process for holders of specific BDO, BPI,…
New Visa Measures for Hong Kong Residents Announced by John Lee
Starting July 10, 2024, non-Chinese permanent residents in Hong Kong and Macau can apply for a five-year multi-entry…
New ICAO Biometric Passport Standard 2025 Updates
The new ICAO biometric passport standards will be implemented by 2025, enhancing the encoding of face and fingerprint…
Google Wallet Adds Digital Passport Feature That You Cannot Use Yet!
Google Wallet is introducing digital passport storage for U.S. Android users, allowing e-passports to be stored on phones.…