Burkina Faso and Mali Impose Reciprocal Visa Bans on U.S. Nationals
Following a U.S. expansion of travel restrictions, Mali and Burkina Faso have enacted immediate reciprocal visa bans against…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Korea Extends Group Visa Fee Waiver to June 2026 for Six Countries
The South Korean government extended the C-3-2 group visa fee waiver for six countries until June 2026. Saving…
Azerbaijan and Oman approve mutual visa waiver for diplomats
Azerbaijan has ratified a mutual visa waiver with Oman for diplomatic and service passport holders. The law, signed…
Australia’s 10-Year Passport Price Rise: Renewal Timing and Budgeting
Australia will increase adult passport fees to $422 on January 1, 2026. Travelers can avoid the hike by…
Airport Biometrics Update: No DNA Required for Holiday Travel
Travelers are not subject to DNA mandates for holiday trips. A new final rule utilizes fingerprints and facial…
EU Commission Reports on Partner Countries’ Compliance with Visa-Free Travel
The EU's eighth Visa Suspension Mechanism report evaluates 27 countries on their visa-free status. It highlights concerns over…
Nigeria Visa Issuance Partial Suspension Starts January 1, 2026
The U.S. is implementing a partial visa suspension for 19 countries, including Nigeria, effective January 2026. This affects…
Canada Ends Remote Border Crossing Permit Program; Switches to Phone Reporting
Canada is replacing the RABC permit program with a telephone reporting system for remote entries from Minnesota. While…
OECS backs Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica after US visa clampdown
U.S. Presidential Proclamation 10998 will suspend specific visa entries for citizens of Antigua, Barbuda, and Dominica starting January…