South Africa Unveils AI-Powered ETA to Boost Tourism and Security
The ETA pilot replaces paper visas with an online system using AI and facial biometrics. Testing began with…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Japan to Raise Visa Fees for Foreign Residents Starting April 2025
From April 1, 2025, Japan hikes visa fees: Residential Status Extension rises to ¥30,000–¥40,000 and Permanent Residency fees…
Coalition Says Immigration Is Still Too High, Plans Sharp Cuts
The opposition plans major migration cuts before the 2028 election, targeting skilled visas and international students, pushing permanent…
Egypt’s E-Visa System Streamlines Travel with 7-Day Processing
Egypt updated its e-visa system on visa2egypt.gov.eg to cover major entry points, offering standard decisions within seven working…
Montenegro tightens Russians’ visa rules to align with EU policy
Montenegro will replace visa-free 30-day visits for Russians with single-entry visas only to match EU policy ahead of…
Travelers Without REAL ID Face Airport Hurdles; TSA Proposes
Enforcement of REAL ID rules begins May 7, 2025, requiring compliant IDs for domestic flights. TSA proposes paid…
India Expands UAE Visa-on-Arrival to Nine Airports Nationwide
India widened its VoA to nine airports for UAE nationals who previously held an Indian e-Visa or sticker…
Trump Announces FIFA PASS for 2026 World Cup Ticket Holders
FIFA PASS offers priority visa interview scheduling for verified 2026 World Cup ticket holders, promising interviews in 6…
No December 1, 2025 Online Work Permit Launch Confirmed
On 13 October 2025 Thailand will replace paper work permits with a mandatory e-Work Permit System using ThaiID,…