China Surges, US Slips: Why Australians Prefer New Travel Choices
China’s visa-free 30-day entry from November 30, 2024, and expanded 240-hour transit in December 2024 have simplified multi-city…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Airport Immigration and Security Remain an Embarrassing Shambles
By August 15, 2025, TSA and ICE expanded in‑airport status checks, producing longer waits and more gate screenings.…
Vietnam Demands Urgent Flight Additions and Support for Smooth National Day Travel
For August 30–September 2, 2025 National Day, authorities boosted flights, extended airport operations, and deployed crowd management in…
Malta, UAE and Portugal: 3 golden-visa havens America’s wealthiest eye
Malta, the UAE, and Portugal lead golden-visa demand among high-net-worth Americans in 2025. Malta and Portugal deliver EU…
Schengen visa shopping risks: Wrong-country visas can mean deportation
Schengen authorities in 2025 are cracking down on visa shopping: applicants must use the embassy of their main…
Armenia and Oman Launch Reciprocal Visa-Free Travel to Boost Tourism
In 2025 Armenia and Oman enacted a reciprocal visa-free arrangement: Omanis may enter Armenia from July 1 for…
TSA Will Accept Digital IDs From Several States; Work Visas Under Review
TSA expanded digital ID acceptance August 14, 2025, covering 16 states at 260+ airports. Under full REAL ID…
US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Officials Over Cuban Medical Labor Program
The U.S. on August 13, 2025, imposed visa restrictions and revocations targeting officials tied to Cuba’s overseas medical…
CBP Launches Enhanced Passenger Processing at Nashville International Airport
Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) became operational at Nashville International Airport on August 13, 2025, employing auto‑capture facial recognition…