3 South Sudan Models, Including Alek Wek, Dominate Global Runways as Visa Issues Persist
South Sudanese models rise to global fashion prominence while facing severe travel barriers and economic instability despite high-profile…
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Portugal Ends Postal Visa Applications for Brazilians
Brazilian applicants must now book in-person Portugal visa appointments via VFS Global or the consulate starting April 17,…
Canada Warns of Mexico Cartel Violence, Visa-Free Entry Unchanged
Canada urges high caution and avoids non-essential travel to parts of Mexico due to violence, though visa-free entry…
Homeland Security Restarts Global Entry, Speeding U.S. Customs for Low-Risk Travelers
The U.S. reactivated Global Entry on March 11, 2026, restoring expedited customs processing for millions of travelers after…
Travel Delays Grow in Partial Shutdown. Experts Recommend TSA Precheck and Clear+
Learn how TSA PreCheck and CLEAR+ reduce airport security delays during shutdowns, helping travelers and visa holders meet…
State Department Issues Level 4: Do Not Travel Warning Amid Iran War and Wrongful Detentions
The U.S. maintains a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Iran, citing risks of kidnapping, wrongful detention,…
Immigration Services Agency Tightens Entry Rules for Visa-Exempt Tourists Under Jesta
Japan to launch JESTA by 2028, requiring pre-travel authorization for visa-exempt tourists, while significantly raising visa and residency…
Parliamentary Committee Approves Visa-Waiver Agreement for Diplomats with Oman
Kyrgyzstan ratifies visa-free travel for Omani officials while the U.S. issues a Level 3 advisory urging citizens to…
Uganda and Egypt Sign Visa-Free Travel Deal for Official Passport Holders
Uganda and Egypt sign a visa-free deal for diplomatic and service passport holders to ease official travel; ordinary…