UAE Residency Visa Amnesty Starts September 2024
The UAE will offer a two-month residency visa amnesty program from September 1 to November 1, 2024, allowing…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Namibia Visa Update: No More Visa-Free Travel for 33 Countries
Starting April 1, 2025, Namibia will end visa-free travel for 33 countries, including the U.S., U.K., and Germany.…
Belarus Welcomes 127,000 Visa-Waiver Travelers in 2024
Since January 2024, Belarus's expanded visa-waiver program has welcomed nearly 127,000 travelers from 35 European countries. This initiative…
Iraq e-Visa: New System to Boost Investment
Iraq's new e-visa system, launched in March 2024, modernizes visa application processes to boost investment. Key features include…
Indonesia Golden Visa Program for Investors
Indonesia's Golden Visa program, launched in August 2023, aims to attract foreign investors and professionals by offering 5-10…
Understanding Passport Power: Why Some Passports Are Stronger
Passport power measures the global mobility of a passport, defined by the number of destinations accessible without a…
EU Approves Armenia Visa-Free Talks
The EU and Armenia are negotiating visa liberalization for up to 90-day Schengen travel, expected to take years…
Schengen Visa: ETIAS Required for Travel Starting 2025
Starting in 2025, the EU will require travelers from over 60 previously visa-exempt countries, including the U.S., to…
U.S. Passport Drops to 8th in Global Ranking
The U.S. passport has fallen to 8th in global rankings due to changing international relations, the rise of…