Indonesia Denies Israeli Gymnasts’ Visas Ahead of Jakarta Worlds
Indonesia denied visas to Israeli gymnasts for the Oct. 19–25 FIG World Championships in Jakarta, citing political pressure.…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Brunei Records Surge in Chinese Tourists in 2025 with Visa Waiver
From March 8, 2025, Brunei’s 14-day visa waiver for Chinese ordinary passport holders drove 28,714 arrivals by August,…
Visa Issues Indefinitely Delay Tucson Baseball Team’s Official Home Debut
Tucson’s scheduled home debut Oct 16–19, 2025, at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium was postponed after consular officials flagged…
Five Countries Simplify Travel for Nigerians with Relaxed Visa Rules
Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, UAE and Ghana eased entry rules for Nigerians: Kenya (90-day visa-free), Rwanda (30-day), South…
Italy Tightens Citizenship: Merit-Based Rules and Residency Paths
Italy’s 2025 reform limits citizenship by descent to a parent or grandparent and moves all processing inside Italy…
Infantino Says No Visa Issues for 2026 World Cup Teams in U.S.
Gianni Infantino said all teams and delegations will receive visas for the 2026 World Cup, with FIFA and…
Burkina Faso Refuses U.S. Deportees as Visa Services Suspend
Burkina Faso rejected a U.S. deportation proposal on October 10, 2025, while the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou suspended…
Greece’s Golden Visa Decline Yet Remains Key for Tourism Growth
August 2024 reforms introduced €800k, €400k, and €250k investment tiers, cutting new Golden Visa filings in 2025 but…
Saudi Grants Citizenship to Uber Founder Travis Kalanick Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia granted citizenship to Travis Kalanick and John Pagano under Vision 2030 to attract specialized talent. Kalanick’s…