Russia-China Visa-Free Regime Allows 30-Day Stays for Chinese Citizens
A reciprocal visa-free agreement between Russia and China allows citizens to travel for up to 30 days for…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
No Public Evidence Delta Will Lose $200 Million Over Shutdown Chaos
U.S. winter storms plus Hurricane Melissa damage at Montego Bay have disrupted Delta flights. The airline offered waivers…
DHS Recommends Adding At Least 10 More Countries to Travel Ban
DHS recommended adding at least 10 mostly sub‑Saharan African countries to the June 2025 travel ban, citing weak…
Europe Catches Up as US Expands Visa Waiver to 41 Countries
The U.S. expanded the VWP with Romania and tightened ESTA rules requiring 72‑hour advance applications and biometric passports;…
The Offspring Postpones U.S. Tour Over P-1 Visa Error
A visa paperwork error forced The Offspring to postpone their 22‑show U.S. tour, canceling the November 28 Los…
Vietnam’s 5-Year Talent Visa: Eligibility and What It Offers
Introduced in 2025, Vietnam’s 5‑Year Talent Visa grants top professionals five years of multiple‑entry residency after a nomination,…
Thailand Tightens Immigration Rules to Close Visa-Free Loopholes
Thailand’s 2025 rules cap visa-free entries for 93 countries at two per year, curb land “visa runs” with…
TSA imposes $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID starting 2026
From Feb. 1, 2026, travelers without REAL ID or acceptable documents must complete an online verification and pay…
Midwest Winter Storm Disrupts 15,000 Flights Over Thanksgiving
The Nov. 25–27 Midwest storm produced 15,000+ flight cancellations/delays, hitting Chicago O'Hare hardest and causing visa, I‑94, and…