Soekarno-Hatta Tightens Screening with Electronic Health Declaration System for Nipah Virus
Jakarta's main airport is now screening for Nipah virus. Travelers must complete digital health forms and undergo thermal…
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Seoul Faces Backlash Over Metropolitan Visa Use in Ulsan Shipbuilding
The article distinguishes South Korea’s employer-tied 'metropolitan' labor visa from European digital nomad visas. Korea’s system, focused on…
Russian Embassy in Tehran Denies Blocking Visas for Wrestlers January 28 2026
The Russian Embassy attributed the Iranian wrestling team's missed travel to technical internet outages rather than a policy-driven…
U.S. Grants Five-Day Visa to Gustavo Petro for White House Meeting
President Gustavo Petro has received a special five-day U.S. visa for a February 2026 meeting with President Trump.…
France Issues Nearly 2.86 Million Visas in 2024 with Moroccans Among Top Short-Stay Recipients
France issued more visas in 2024, driven by a rebound in short-stay tourism. Morocco remains a leading recipient,…
India and European Union Finalize Free Trade Agreement with Mobility Chapter
India and the EU have finalized a massive Free Trade Agreement. A core pillar is the Mobility Chapter,…
China Says Visa-Free Entry for Canadians Not Yet Final After Mark Carney Visit
While Canada announced a deal for visa-free travel to China, Beijing clarifies the policy is not yet finalized.…
Phuket International Airport Nipah Virus Outbreak Department of Disease Control Tightens Screening
Phuket has intensified health screenings for passengers from India due to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal.…
Brazil Grants Visa Exemptions for Chinese Nationals Short Stays Lula Silva
Brazil is introducing visa-free entry for Chinese nationals for stays of up to 30 days. This reciprocal agreement,…