U.S. Visa Crackdown Threatens Fans’ Access to 2026 World Cup
Visa policy changes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup include a June 5, 2025 travel ban covering…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
U.S. Government Withdraws Visa of Grenada Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall
On August 21, 2025, the U.S. revoked Dennis Cornwall’s visa, barring him from all U.S. travel. The measure…
EU Issued Over 600,000 Visas to Moroccan Citizens in 2024
The EU granted 606,000 visas to Moroccans in 2024 (up 2.6%), with a 19.08% refusal rate. France issued…
Iran and Belarus Announce Visa-Free Travel and Three Weekly Flights
Iran and Belarus signed an August 20–21, 2025 agreement introducing visa-free tourism and three weekly Tehran–Minsk flights. Twelve…
Nigeria to Require US Visa Applicants’ Social Media Handles in Reciprocity
Starting August 2025, Nigeria will require US visa applicants to list all social media handles used over the…
Visit the US Visa-Free Under New Waiver Program — Eligible Nations Listed
The U.S. added Qatar to the Visa Waiver Program in 2025, bringing membership to 43 countries. Travelers need…
State Department Suspends All Visitor Visa Processing for Gazans
The State Department suspended all B1/B2 visitor visas for Gazans on August 17, 2025, pausing medical-humanitarian travel amid…
Common Questions Green Card Holders Have About Traveling Abroad
Practical travel guidance for Green Card holders: carry Form I-551 and passport, renew with Form I-90 early, and…
Hundreds of Indians Stranded in Spain Over Months-Long Passport Delays
By August 18, 2025, passport renewals at the Indian Consulate in Spain have exceeded six months, disrupting travel,…