U.S. State Department Updates Passport Book Fees, Adds Execution and Expedited Costs
New US passport fees effective April 8, 2026: Adults pay $165 for first-time books, $130 for renewals. Children…
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Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs Waives Visas for AFCON 2027 Fans in Pamoja Bid
Uganda announces visa waivers and on-arrival facilitation for ticket-holding fans during the 2027 AFCON tournament under the regional…
Jersey and Guernsey Require UK Electronic Travel Authorisation for Non-Visa Nationals
Jersey and Guernsey to require UK ETA for non-visa nationals arriving from outside the Common Travel Area starting…
Saudi Arabia and Russia Launch Visa-Free Travel with 90-Day Entry Rules May 11
Saudi Arabia and Russia launch mutual 90-day visa-free travel for tourism and business starting May 11, 2026, excluding…
EU Rolls Out Entry/exit System for Britons, Ending Passport Stamps in Schengen Area
The EU ends passport stamping for UK travelers on April 10, 2026, replacing manual checks with the biometric…
South Korea Eases 5-Year C-3 and 10-Year Visas for Chinese Travelers
South Korea eases visa rules for Chinese visitors in 2026, offering 5 and 10-year multiple-entry visas to boost…
UK Raises Electronic Travel Authorisation Fee 25% to £20 from April 8, 2026
The UK ETA fee increases to £20 on April 8, 2026, affecting visa-exempt travelers. Indian nationals require both…
US Adds New Selfie Checks to Visa Waiver Program for ESTA Travelers
New U.S. travel rules require ESTA applicants from 41 countries to submit a passport-style selfie. This adds a…
Vietnam Updates Visa Rules: Phu Quoc Visa-Free for Indians, Mainland Requires E-Visa
Indian citizens require a visa for mainland Vietnam in 2026, with 90-day e-visas recommended. Phu Quoc offers a…