European Commission Reports Full Entry/exit System Rollout Ahead of ETIAS Launch
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational as of April 2026, replacing passport stamps with digital…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
32,000 Non-EU Nationals Blocked at EU Borders as Entry/exit System Hits Spain
The EU's digital EES blocked 32k travelers in 6 months. Spain has fully rolled out the system, replacing…
US Demands Biometric Access as Europe Seeks Visa Waiver Under Enhanced Border Security
U.S. demands direct biometric database access from EU countries as a condition for maintaining Visa Waiver Program status,…
Spanish Police Arrest Two Using Forged Colombian Passports to Evade Schengen Rules
Spanish Police arrest 35 in nationwide passport forgery crackdown using the new EU Entry/Exit System to detect biometric…
China Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for 50 Countries with Ordinary Passports Until Dec. 31, 2026
China extends 30-day visa-free entry for 50 countries through 2026, including the UK and Canada, for tourism, business,…
U.S. Imposes Visa Suspensions and Enhanced Ebola Screening at Entry Points
U.S. imposes 30-day Ebola travel restrictions and screening for arrivals from Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan starting May…
Chinese Embassy in Ottawa Urges Travelers to Use Visa Service Center for Ordinary Passports
China updates Ottawa visa rules for 2026: Ordinary passports use the Visa Center; diplomatic passports use the Embassy.…
Schengen Border Crossings Drop 26% as EU Boosts Returns and Tightens Controls
The 2026 State of Schengen Report shows irregular crossings fell 26% in 2025 as the EU implemented record-high…
Armenia Updates ID Cards to Meet ICAO 9303 Standards in EU Visa Liberalization Push
Armenia passes biometric ID laws in May 2026 to meet EU standards, introducing red passports and digital IDs…