Kazakhstan and EU Enter Final Stage of Visa Facilitation Talks
Kazakhstan and the EU aim to sign a visa facilitation deal in 2026 to reduce application fees and…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Program to 38 Nations, 27 in Africa
The U.S. expands its B1/B2 visa bond program to 38 countries, requiring up to $15,000 in refundable bonds…
Qatar Declares Iranian Military and Security Attachés Persona Non Grata at Ras Laffan
Qatar expels Iranian military attachés within 24 hours following a strategic missile strike on the Ras Laffan energy…
US Adds Visa Integrity Fee and Bond Pilot Program to B1, B2 Visa Rules
The U.S. tightens B1/B2 visa rules in 2026 with new fees, $15,000 bonds for some, and stricter interview…
U.S. Visa Bond Pilot to Expand to 50 Countries in April 2026
The U.S. will expand its B-1/B-2 visa bond pilot to 50 countries on April 2, 2026, requiring refundable…
20,000 Israelis Stranded Abroad as Ben Gurion Airport, Land Crossings Face Limits
Israel coordinates a massive repatriation effort via air, land, and sea to bring home tens of thousands of…
Incheon Airport Adds EU and Schengen Travelers to Smart Entry Service Automated Gates
South Korea expands automated Smart Entry e-gates to 42 countries, including Canada and 19 EU nations, to reduce…
Government Orders Private Hajj Operators to Finish Visa Processing by March 15 for Hajj 2026
Pakistan mandates a March 15 visa deadline for private Hajj 2026 operators to ensure compliance before Saudi Arabia's…
Australian Government Warns Citizens: Do Not Travel Through Dubai Even for Connections
Australia warns citizens against transiting through Dubai and Middle East hubs, citing missile risks and potential for sudden,…