Iran to Boycott 2026 World Cup Draw in US Over Visa Dispute
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington after visas were denied to senior federation officials…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Canada Lifts Visa for Qataris; eTA Now Required for Air Travel
On Nov. 25, 2025, Canada replaced visitor visas for Qatari citizens with an eTA for air travelers, speeding…
UAE Halts Most Visas for Pakistanis with Ordinary Passports
The UAE has largely stopped issuing tourist, visit and work visas to Pakistani green passport holders since late…
Chinese Tourist Dies Falling From Kansai Airport; Investigation Ongoing
On Nov. 25, 2025, a Chinese tourist in his twenties fell from the fourth floor of Kansai International…
Biffy Clyro Postpones U.S. Tour Over Visa Error, Reschedules to 2026
A wrong start date on Biffy Clyro's work visas forced postponement of their December U.S. shows. Despite legal…
ESTA Fee Increases to $40: What Travelers Should Know
The ESTA fee jumped to $40 on September 30, 2025, due to HR‑1, moving from $21. The increase…
China’s Expanded Visa Waivers Drive Travel Surge and Global Ties
In 2025 China expanded visa waivers and the 240-hour transit program, spurring a 35%+ rise in international arrivals.…
Peru In-Country Visa Processing Delays Extend to 50 Days
Peru’s immigration authority is taking far longer than legal limits to process visas—about 50 business days for initial…
EU expands visa-free travel, suspension mechanism, 12 months to address migration risks
In late 2025, the EU reformed its suspension mechanism for visa-free travel: thresholds fell to 30%, initial suspensions…