Russia Grants Visa-Free Entry to Vietnamese Visitors from October 15
Vietnamese ordinary-passport holders can visit Russia visa-free for up to 30 days per trip from October 15, 2026,…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Self-Transfer Layovers: When You Need a Visa (and Immigration)
Separate tickets, a bag recheck or a terminal change usually mean passing immigration, so you need entry permission,…
New Passport Rules Hit London Gatwick as Contactless Egates Adopt Facial-Recognition Technology
Upgraded contactless eGates began operating at London Gatwick during the week of October 6, 2026. Eligible British citizens…
European Commission to Propose Visa Restrictions on Schengen Tourist Visas for Russians in January
The European Commission is expected to propose tighter visa rules for Russian citizens in January 2027, but no…
Kuwait Raises Replacement Passport Fee to KD100 Under Ministerial Decision No. 1769 of 2026
Kuwait’s Minister of Interior set a KD100 charge in a decision dated October 5, 2026, described as applying…
ESTA and EVUS Fees Rise for U.S.-Bound Travelers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Confirms
From October 16, 2026, an approved ESTA application will cost $40.62, a denied application $10.62, and qualifying Chinese…
European Commission Backs Cyprus Schengen Area Bid, Nicholas Ioannides Says
Cyprus plans to finish six remaining Schengen-related actions by early November 2026 and inform the European Commission that…
EU–GCC Summit: Albudaiwi Says Five Gulf States Very Close to Schengen Visa Waiver
Five Gulf countries may begin a process toward Schengen visa waivers, with a possible announcement at the October…
Munich Airport Transit Visa: Who Needs One in 2026
20 nationalities need a German airport transit visa at Munich. India was dropped June 3, 2026. Exemptions, MUC…