Mali Imposes Up to $10,000 Visa Bond for U.S. Travelers
Mali now requires U.S. tourists and business visitors to post a refundable visa bond up to $10,000 effective…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
EU begins gradual rollout of biometric border system
Starting October 12, 2025, the EU rolled out the biometric EES, replacing passport stamps and automatically tracking 90/180‑day…
Belarus Turns to Asia for New Visa Policy, Expands E-Visa
Belarus expanded Asia-focused travel in 2025: an e-visa launched March 20 for 67 countries (single-entry, 30 days), Iran…
Chinese Visitors to Korea Rise 16% as Seoul Eases Visa Rules
Seoul’s temporary visa-free program for Chinese tour groups (Sept 29, 2025–June 30, 2026) allows 15-day mainland stays for…
US Non-Immigrant Visas for Koreans Fall 2025 Amid Trump Crackdown
After a September 4, 2025 ICE raid in Georgia, U.S. non-immigrant visa approvals for South Koreans fell 18%.…
CBP Enforces Binary Sex Codes and Strengthens APIS Passport Validation
CBP enforces binary sex coding in APIS from October 14, 2025, accepting only “M” or “F,” and tightened…
Brussels Tightens Third-Country Visa Rules as EU Migration Pact Grows
Following an October 7, 2025 parliamentary vote, the EU will more easily suspend visa-free travel for 61 countries.…
Serbia visa delays derail India’s chessboxing hopes at championship
Eleven Indian athletes missed the World Chessboxing Championship after short-stay visas filed September 2, 2025, remained unissued through…
Riviera Maya Group Aims to Secure Mexico Digital Nomad Visa
Riviera Maya business leaders propose a Digital Nomad e‑Visa to legalize long stays by remote workers, but as…