Mozambique Launches E-Visa System with VFS Global for Easier Travel
Mozambique's revamped digital visa portal, launched in early 2026, offers streamlined e-Visas and ETAs for 183 nationalities. Featuring…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Europe Shuts Door on Georgia’s Visa-Free Travel Dream
The EU has maintained its suspension of visa-free travel for Georgians after rejecting legislative concessions. Since February 2026,…
Ghana and Zambia Agree Mutual Visa Waiver to Boost Regional Travel and Trade
Ghana and Zambia have eliminated entry visa requirements for each other's citizens to promote regional trade and integration.…
Nicaragua Ends Visa-Free Entry for Cuban Citizens Under US Pressure
Nicaragua has ended visa-free access for Cubans with ordinary passports, effective February 8, 2026. Travelers must now secure…
British and French Travellers to the US Will Need to Provide More Personal Details to Enter Visa Waiver Program
New U.S. travel rules will soon require British and French ESTA applicants to provide extensive personal data, including…
ESTA Rules to Tighten for Visa Waiver Program Travelers
CBP has proposed major ESTA changes for Visa Waiver travelers, but no final rule is in effect yet.…
Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Hajj Visas for 2026 Hajj Season
Saudi Arabia opened 2026 Hajj visa applications on February 8, with a final processing deadline of March 20.…
£17 Charge to Visit Europe Introduced Through European Travel Information and Authorisation System
Beginning in late 2026, visa-exempt visitors to Europe must obtain ETIAS authorization for a €20 fee. This digital…
U.S. Embassy in Uganda Warns Visa Applicants About New Visa Bond Payment Rules
Ugandan visa applicants face new rules under the U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program. The embassy emphasizes that bond…