Which Country Delivers More Value for Visa Processing Fees?
Europe stays cost-competitive in 2025: Schengen short-stay visas cost INR 7,200 (≈ €80), Germany’s business visa matches that…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
MHA Confirms No Indian Immigration Role in Nepali Travel Incident
The MHA said Indian immigration had no role when Qatar Airways denied boarding to Nepali traveler Shambhavi Adhikari…
Russia and Jordan Launch Mutual Visa-Free Regime for Tourism
Beginning December 13, 2025, Russia and Jordan will allow visa-free short visits—30 days per trip, 90 days per…
Azerbaijan Expands Visa Policies to Boost Chinese Tourism Growth
Starting July 16, 2025, Azerbaijan and China enacted a mutual visa-free policy allowing 30-day visits and 90 days…
Turkish Tourists Face Growing Schengen Hurdles Despite Cascade Visa
The July 2025 cascade visa aims to extend multi-entry Schengen permits for repeat lawful travelers. By October 30,…
Montenegro Ends Visa-Free Entry for Turkish Citizens on Oct 30, 2025
Following unrest in Podgorica, Montenegro suspended visa-free entry for Turkish ordinary passport holders effective October 30, 2025. Travelers…
President Boakai Welcomes U.S. Visa Extension to 36 Months for Liberia
U.S. visitor visas for Liberians now last 36 months instead of 12, permit multiple entries, and keep the…
U.S. Tourism Faces Setback as Visa Fees, Prices Rise, Dollar Slump
From October 1, 2025, a $250 visa integrity fee raises visitor visas to $442. Forecasts show spending falling…
Saudi Arabia mandates health insurance for temporary work visas
From April 10, 2025, Saudi Arabia requires employers to buy CCHI-registered health insurance linked to a worker’s passport…