Aer Lingus to Require Passports on Ireland–uk Flights from February
Beginning February 2026, Aer Lingus will require passports for all Ireland–UK flights. This uniform policy applies to all…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Sri Lanka Digital Nomad Visa Opens for Remote Workers
The Sri Lanka Digital Nomad Visa provides a 12-month legal framework for remote workers earning from foreign sources.…
Switzerland Faces Harsher Entry Rules as Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Tighten Travel Vetting
The U.S. and other Western nations have significantly tightened border controls. As of February 2026, visa-free travelers to…
U.S. and Australia Expand EBSP Access to Biometric Data Under VWP
The U.S. has tied Australia's visa-free travel status to a new biometric data-sharing agreement. Under the Enhanced Border…
Baggage Rules 2026 Allow Up to 40 Grams Gold Jewellery Duty-Free for Women
India's Baggage Rules 2026 replace gold jewellery value caps with weight-based limits of 40g for women and 20g…
Indonesia Launches Global Citizenship Visa to Reconnect Diaspora
Indonesia's new GCI visa allows former citizens and their descendants to obtain long-term residency. It requires a minimum…
China Extends Visa-Free Travel for Most of Europe Through End of 2026
China's extended visa-free policy allows 30-day stays for many European and global citizens through December 2026. While beneficial…
European Commission Adopts EU Visa Strategy to Modernize Schengen Visa System
The EU's new Visa Strategy, adopted in early 2026, seeks to digitize the Schengen process and tighten security.…
EU Announces Paradigm Shift Using Visa System to Revise Deportations Policy
The EU's five-year migration strategy focuses on accelerating deportations through offshore 'return hubs' and leveraging visa access to…