Myanmar Junta Restricts Migrant Passports to Thailand-Only Travel
The Myanmar junta now issues migrant passports valid only for Thailand and banned PJ-to-PV conversions, targeting men aged…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Cost-Effective Shipping by Category: Electronics, Books, and Furniture
Control moving costs by sorting items into categories, measuring and weighing each package, and comparing quotes using consistent…
Essential preventive health screenings to complete before leaving US
Before moving abroad, complete an annual physical and necessary preventive screenings—cancer, infectious diseases, vision, dental, bone, and mental…
International Relocation: Managing Delays, Damaged Goods, and Claims
Prepare thoroughly before an international move: choose experienced movers, document items, track shipments, inspect on delivery, and report…
Indian Airport and Port Customs: Procedures for Efficient Clearance
Indian customs requires passengers to use Green or Red Channel correctly, declare currency over set thresholds, and submit…
US Increases Visa Fees, Tightens Entry Rules for Africans 2026
Beginning late 2025 into 2026, the U.S. will add a $250 Visa Integrity Fee and tighten visa rules…
EU EES: Border fingerprinting begins Oct 12, 2025 for 29 countries
From October 12, 2025, the EU’s Entry/Exit System will collect four fingerprints and a facial image from non-EU…
Israelis vow never to visit countries recognizing Palestine
By September 2025, 157 UN states recognized Palestine, prompting Israeli leaders to boycott meetings and many Israelis to…
U.S. Restores Hungary’s Visa Waiver Status; ESTA Valid Two Years
DHS restores Hungary’s VWP status effective September 30, 2025, reinstating two-year, multiple-entry ESTAs with 90-day stays. The ESTA…