Ghana Tops US Visa Overstay List, Surpassing Nigeria
In the 2023 US visa overstay report, Ghana has overtaken Nigeria, showing higher nonimmigrant visa overstays at 7.50%…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Jeju Island Launching Digital Nomad Visa
Jeju Island, South Korea, plans to launch a "Jeju-type Digital Nomad Visa" in November 2024, aiming to attract…
Netherlands to Reinstate Border Checks in December
Starting December 9, 2024, the Netherlands will reintroduce land border checks, driven by concerns over irregular migration and…
Rising Schengen Visa Demand for Russians Amid Travel Barriers
In 2024, despite geopolitical tensions and travel restrictions, Russian demand for Schengen visas surged by 35%. Obstacles include…
Will Japan Secure a Visa Waiver from China?
Japan is negotiating with China to secure a visa waiver for short-term visits, like South Korea did, but…
ESTA System Outage Strands US-Bound Passengers in Europe
On November 6, 2024, a two-hour outage in the ESTA system caused chaos at European airports, stranding US-bound…
Donald Trump’s Second Term: Impact on the Travel Industry
Donald Trump’s second term could bring significant changes to the travel industry, impacting visa regulations, environmental policies, infrastructure…
Visa Waiver Program for British Residents with Portuguese Passports
British residents with Portuguese passports can travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using an…
Lebanese Nationals Request French Visa Extensions
Lebanon faces a severe security crisis, with escalating violence involving Israel and Hezbollah, displacing over one million people.…