Biffy Clyro Postpones U.S. Tour Over Visa Error, Reschedules to 2026
A wrong start date on Biffy Clyro's work visas forced postponement of their December U.S. shows. Despite legal…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
ESTA Fee Increases to $40: What Travelers Should Know
The ESTA fee jumped to $40 on September 30, 2025, due to HR‑1, moving from $21. The increase…
China’s Expanded Visa Waivers Drive Travel Surge and Global Ties
In 2025 China expanded visa waivers and the 240-hour transit program, spurring a 35%+ rise in international arrivals.…
Peru In-Country Visa Processing Delays Extend to 50 Days
Peru’s immigration authority is taking far longer than legal limits to process visas—about 50 business days for initial…
EU expands visa-free travel, suspension mechanism, 12 months to address migration risks
In late 2025, the EU reformed its suspension mechanism for visa-free travel: thresholds fell to 30%, initial suspensions…
AEPD suspends biometric boarding gates at eight airports, Aena fined, AEPD enforcement
The AEPD ordered biometric boarding gates suspended at eight Spanish airports and fined Aena €10 million, finding the…
Thailand Announces e-Work Permit System, October 13, 2025, Fully Digital Process
The e-Work Permit System launched October 13, 2025, centralizes foreign work permit applications online. Users upload documents, pay…
America-First Hikes Fees for International Tourists at National Parks
From January 2026, international visitors face a $100 surcharge at 11 flagship national parks and a $250 annual…
South Korea Joins Asia Partners in New US Visa Interview Rules
As of September 2, 2025, U.S. visa interview waivers were tightened, forcing most South Korean applicants to attend…