Oman’s Golden Visa Relaunched in 2025: Long-Term Residency for Investors
On August 31, 2025 Oman relaunches a Golden Visa offering 5- and 10-year residencies without a local sponsor.…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Canadians Trapped by Rising U.S. Border Checks on Electronic Devices
CBP’s nearly 15,000 device searches in April–June 2025 have heightened privacy and delay concerns for Canadians. Searches are…
Russia Expands e-Visa to 120-Day Validity, 30-Day Stay for Tourists
From August 23, 2025, Russia’s e-Visa validity increases to 120 days and maximum stay to 30 days per…
A New Era in Connectivity: Pokhara to Australia Direct Flights
Sichuan Airlines plans a Pokhara–Chengdu–Australia direct service targeting September 2025, with CAAN approvals pending and Pokhara airport preparations…
Panama Extends Transit Visa for Cubans, Disrupting Third-Country Travel Plans
Executive Decree No. 22 extends Panama’s transit visa requirement for Cuban citizens until July 31, 2026; visas allow…
Greece Proposes New Medi Visa to Boost International Medical Tourism in 2025
The Medi Visa proposal (August 2025) would fast‑track non‑Schengen medical travelers to Greece for elective, fertility, dental, cosmetic,…
ESTA fee to rise to $40 in U.S. starting September 30, 2025
CBP set the ESTA fee increase to $40 effective September 30, 2025. Applications approved before that date remain…
No Federal Stay Cap for F, J, I Visas Yet, 2025 Update
From August 20, 2025, Malawi and Zambia B-1/B-2 visitors get single-entry three-month visas with 30-day stays and refundable…
Indians with U.S. visas can travel to Argentina without new permit
Argentina now allows Indian citizens with valid U.S. tourist visas to enter without an Argentine visa or AVE…