Alaska Airlines Grounded as Klyuchevskoy Ash Plume Intensifies in 2025
Volcanic ash disruptions from Russia's Klyuchevskoy volcano can jeopardize immigration status. Travelers must document cancellations immediately to justify…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Fiji Government Warns Travellers About Surge in Fake Visa Websites
Fiji’s August 2025 alert identifies e-visaimmigov.com (registered June 24, 2025) as a fraudulent e-visa site harvesting passports, photos…
Georgia to Introduce Mandatory Work Permit System from March 1, 2026
From March 1, 2026, Georgia mandates work permits for most foreign workers, with a transition until January 1,…
Australian Travelers Face New Croatia Entry Rules and EES Biometric Checks in 2025
Australians can visit Croatia visa-free for 90 days within any 180-day period in 2025. Starting October 12, 2025,…
ITAS Indonesia 2025: Guide to Limited Stay Visa Rules and Duration
Reforms let foreigners obtain ITAS valid up to ten years after entering on a sponsor-backed VITAS; complete biometrics…
Canadians’ U.S. Border Crossings Plunge While Ottawa Airport Sees Uptick
Mid-2025 trends show a 33% June decline in Canadians driving to the U.S., with Ottawa International Airport expanding…
Woman Arrested at MIA After Repeatedly Entering Restricted TSA Exit Lane
A 27‑year‑old woman was arrested August 9, 2025, at MIA for entering a restricted TSA Checkpoint 3 exit…
Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Groups Spurs Surge in S. Korea Consumer Stocks
Seoul will permit visa-free entry for Chinese organized group tourists between September 29, 2025 and June 30, 2026,…
Bali Airport to Increase Police Patrols Day and Night for Tourists
From August 2025 Ngurah Rai Airport will deploy 24/7 police patrols (except Nyepi) to manage surges. New Multi-View…