Indonesia Immigration Chief Hendarsam Marantoko Urges Rethink on Wider Visa-Free Access
Indonesia's immigration chief opposes expanding visa-free entry, citing revenue needs and security concerns amid an ongoing eight-million-dollar corruption...
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Schengen Area Requires Only Three Months Passport Validity, Not Six
Essential guide on the six-month and three-month passport validity rules to avoid denied boarding and entry issues during…
U.S. State, Homeland Security Clarify Passport Renewal Rules for Young Adults; Visa Block in Place
U.S. passport rules require in-person applications for those under 21 with child passports, while 2026 visa blocks affect…
Bosnia and Herzegovina Faces Pressure to Align Visa Policy with Schengen Zone
The EU and U.S. have tightened travel and visa rules for Bosnia and Herzegovina, risking one billion euros…
Venezuela, Paraguay, Mexico Tighten Controls on Travelers Missing Consular Passport Processing
USCIS now pushes many Green Card applicants to process abroad, while Venezuela, Paraguay and Mexico are enforcing stricter…
EU Visa-Free Travel for Kosovo Remains in Effect, Opening Schengen Area
Kosovo citizens enjoy visa-free Schengen travel for 90 days as of 2026, while the U.S. recently paused immigrant…
ICE Drops Deportation Effort After Maryland Woman Proves U.S. Passport, Good Cause
ICE dismissed removal cases against a Maryland-born U.S. citizen in 2026 after a six-month legal battle proved her…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Cancels U.S. Trip After Visa Issues Despite Diplomatic Passport
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir cancels a U.S. trip after the embassy required fingerprinting and an interview for a…
Kazakhstan Blames U.S. Visa Refusals, Signals Progress in Schengen Entry Talks
Kazakhstan cites paperwork errors for 46% U.S. visa refusal rate while announcing progress in EU Schengen facilitation talks…