Azerbaijan, Maldives Leaders Discuss Streamlining Visas, Boosting Mutual Investment
Effective June 18, 2025, Azerbaijan and the Maldives waive visas for diplomatic, service and official passport holders up…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Croatia Extends Digital Nomad Visa to 18 Months for Remote Workers
Croatia extended its digital nomad visa to 18 months (March 2025), with a 12-month initial approval plus a…
US Tightens Visa Review as Iran UNGA Delegation Faces Security-Review Suspension
Effective June 9, 2025, the U.S. suspended most visas for Iranian nationals; diplomatic and UN visas are narrowly…
U.S. Revokes Abbas, 80 Palestinian Officials’ Visas Ahead of UNGA 2025
The U.S. revoked visas for Mahmoud Abbas and about 80 Palestinian officials on August 29, 2025, citing national…
Iran Tightens Entry Rules: New Visa Policies and Mandatory Guided Tours for Travelers
From August 2025, Iran mandates agency-booked tour packages, fixed itineraries, registered hotel bookings and licensed guides for all…
US Drops Visas for Palestinian Officials Ahead of UN Meeting, State Dept Says
The U.S. revoked and denied visas for several Palestinian officials on August 29, 2025, citing MEPCA and alleged…
Slovakia Resumes Tourist Visa Issuance for Russians Amid EU Policy Shifts
Slovakia resumed tourist Schengen visa processing for Russian citizens on August 28, 2025, via the consulate and BLS.…
Malaysia Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indian Nationals for Tourism and Travel
Malaysia extended visa-free entry for Indian nationals through December 31, 2026, allowing 30-day visits for tourism, business and…
Somalia Unveils e-Visa System to Streamline Travel and Strengthen Security
Somalia’s e-Visa and eTAS platform opened for testing on August 24, 2025 and becomes mandatory on September 1,…