Global Entry Revocations Rise; Many Travelers Face Unclear Reasons
Global Entry revocations rose sharply—17,281 in 2024 (up 47%)—leaving many travelers without TSA PreCheck and little explanation. CBP…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Nepalese Nationals Can Visa-Free Transit Hong Kong Airport Airside
From November 15, 2025, Nepalese nationals may transit Hong Kong visa-free if they stay airside on same-day onward…
Visiting Canada for the FIFA World Cup with a Criminal Record
Normal border and visa rules apply during the 2026 World Cup; convictions do not get automatic passes. Admissibility…
Croatia Implements A1.1 Croatian Language Test for Permit Extensions
By end of 2025 Croatia will require A1.1 Croatian language proof at first work-permit renewal after one year,…
Austria Unveils Cross-Border Commuter Permit for Non-EU Workers
The Bundesrat approved a commuter permit on October 24, 2025, for certain non‑EU residents of four neighboring countries.…
GCC Takes First Step Toward Unified Visa Across Six Gulf States
The GCC plans a Schengen-style unified tourist visa piloted in late 2025 (UAE–Bahrain) and launched regionally in 2026.…
Canada Surpasses the U.S. in Visa-Free Travel, Henley Index
In October 2025 the Henley Index put Canada at 9th with 183 visa‑free destinations, ahead of the U.S.…
Japan to Triple Departure Tax to Curb Overtourism and Congestion
Japan may raise its departure tax to ¥3,000+ by fiscal 2026 to fund crowd control and site improvements…
What Compensation for Shutdown Cancellations and Delays?
Federal rules mandate automatic refunds of full fares and unused add-ons for cancellations or domestic delays of three…