German Visa Delays Leave Iranian Families Stranded and Separated
Following the June 16 embassy closure, over 6,000 Iranian visa applicants face months-long delays—especially 4,000 family-reunification cases. Students…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
India’s E-Passport Rollout 2025: Benefits, Eligibility, How to Apply
India began issuing PKI-protected e-passports in 2025, storing fingerprints, face images and digital signatures on an ICAO-compliant RFID…
Golden Visa Cities for U.S. Retirees: 9 International Options (2025)
In 2025 nine cities—across Europe, Latin America and the Middle East—are highlighted for retiree and investment residency options.…
China Extends Visa-Free Entry to 30 Days Through 2026
China will keep visa-free entry for eligible ordinary passport holders through December 31, 2026, allowing 30-day visits for…
EU Tightens Visa Rules for Russians to Single-Entry Only
Starting the first week of November 2025, the EU will replace multi-entry Schengen visas for most Russian citizens…
El Salvador Joins Mexico and Others as UK Tightens Travel Rules
From early 2025 the UK expands ETA coverage: non‑Europeans need ETA from 8 January 2025 (apps open 27…
Montenegro Visa Policy 2025: Updates, Types, and EU Alignment
Montenegro suspended visa-free entry for Turkey (Nov 1, 2025) and earlier for Uzbekistan, Armenia, and Egypt (Oct 9)…
Seven Latin American Nations Offering Digital Nomad Visas in 2025
Seven Latin American nations launched digital nomad visas in 2025. Colombia permits up to two years and family…
World’s No.2 Economy Extends Visa-Free Policy Through 2026
China prolonged its 30-day visa-free entry policy for 45 countries until December 31, 2026, adding Sweden from November…