Are TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Delayed by the Shutdown?
The October 1, 2025 shutdown has slowed TSA PreCheck and Global Entry processing. TSA stays open but interviews…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Are U.S. Consulates Abroad Operating Normally for Visas and Passports?
Consular visa and passport services continue during the 2025 shutdown due to fee funding, but expect longer waits,…
CBP Operations During Shutdown: Impacts on Border Crossings and Arrivals
CBP maintained core border security and inspections during the 2025 shutdown, keeping ports open but causing longer waits…
Hundreds Return to the Netherlands at Border Checks, 80 Seek Asylum
Dutch mobile border checks (Dec 2024–Sep 2025) denied 470 entries, recorded 80 on-site asylum claims, transferred 550 people…
U.S. Tourism Faces $5.7B Loss as Canadians Stay Away in 2025
Canadian visitation to the U.S. fell sharply in early 2025—4.5 million fewer land crossings and a 23.7% drop—driving…
Philippines Drops Six Slots in Henley Passport Index, 79th Place
In 2025 the Philippine passport slipped to 79th, with access to 64 of 227 destinations visa-free or visa-on-arrival.…
Kuwait’s E-Visa Lets Travelers Receive Approvals in Five Minutes
Kuwait’s new E-Visa platform issues some visas in five minutes via automated checks; standard approvals take 9–12 days.…
The West tightens borders for tourists amid stricter entry rules
Governments are tightening tourist entry: U.S. visa reviews now weigh health and public-charge risks and a June 2025…
Russians Rail Against EU Visa Tightening as Multi-Entry Rules End
The EU announced on November 7, 2025 it will stop issuing multi-entry visas to Russian nationals, mandating fresh…