Israel, Visa Waiver Program, January 30, 2023: First U.S. Hurdle Cleared
Israel remains in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program as of 2026. Eligible citizens can use ESTA for 90-day…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Sweden Sets Stricter Labor Immigration Rules for June 1, 2026 Under Prop. 2025/26:87
Sweden will raise the work permit salary floor to SEK 33,390 and toughen employer penalties starting June 1,…
Afghanistan Launches E-Visa System for Tourists with $8 Application Fee and $123.71 Visa Fee
Afghanistan launches a 2026 tourist e-visa system, allowing online applications and removing embassy visits for a $128 fee…
Taiwan to Skip WTO Meeting Due to Visa Dispute with Cameroon
Taiwan withdraws from WTO's MC14 in Cameroon over 'Province of China' visa label, citing a violation of member…
Secretary of State Rubio Warns Americans in Iran: Shelter in Place or Use Departure Options
U.S. Virtual Embassy Tehran issues security alert for Americans in Iran, highlighting land departure routes and shelter-in-place protocols…
Nanos Research: Canadian Travel to U.S. Falls in February 2026 as Policy Tensions Rise
Canadian travel to the U.S. fell sharply in early 2026 due to tariffs and political tension, causing a…
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…
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…