International Relocation: Managing Delays, Damaged Goods, and Claims
Prepare thoroughly before an international move: choose experienced movers, document items, track shipments, inspect on delivery, and report…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Indian Airport and Port Customs: Procedures for Efficient Clearance
Indian customs requires passengers to use Green or Red Channel correctly, declare currency over set thresholds, and submit…
US Increases Visa Fees, Tightens Entry Rules for Africans 2026
Beginning late 2025 into 2026, the U.S. will add a $250 Visa Integrity Fee and tighten visa rules…
EU EES: Border fingerprinting begins Oct 12, 2025 for 29 countries
From October 12, 2025, the EU’s Entry/Exit System will collect four fingerprints and a facial image from non-EU…
Israelis vow never to visit countries recognizing Palestine
By September 2025, 157 UN states recognized Palestine, prompting Israeli leaders to boycott meetings and many Israelis to…
U.S. Restores Hungary’s Visa Waiver Status; ESTA Valid Two Years
DHS restores Hungary’s VWP status effective September 30, 2025, reinstating two-year, multiple-entry ESTAs with 90-day stays. The ESTA…
LG Energy Solution Used ESTA Waivers as Workarounds, Documents Show
A September 2025 raid near Savannah detained over 300 South Korean workers linked to LG Energy Solution; 44%…
Türkiye Announces Libyan Visa Overhaul and Targets $5B Trade by 2026
Starting September 15, 2025, Türkiye will offer Libyan nationals long-term, multiple-entry visas to boost business, tourism and education…
UMD Community Voices Concern as New Palestinian Visa Rules Take Effect
The August 18, 2025 policy suspends medical visas and imposes heightened scrutiny on Palestinian applicants, causing severe humanitarian…