Middle East Competes for Wealthy Expats with Surge in Golden Visas
Oman launched a 10-year golden residency (200,000 OMR) on August 31, 2025, offering family residency, airport fast-tracks and…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Why CNMI Grants Visa Waivers to Chinese Nationals, Not the U.S. Mainland
The CNMI’s 2025 local visa waiver lets Chinese nationals enter CNMI with Form I-736 for short stays up…
What Is a Passport Bro? A Detailed Guide to the Global Mobility Trend
The “Passport Bro” trend sees men moving abroad for work or dating in 2025. Key practical issues: UK…
Who Pays the $250 U.S. Visa Integrity Fee? Exemptions and Rules
The U.S. now requires a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, refundable only after visa expiration…
Azerbaijan, Maldives Leaders Discuss Streamlining Visas, Boosting Mutual Investment
Effective June 18, 2025, Azerbaijan and the Maldives waive visas for diplomatic, service and official passport holders up…
Croatia Extends Digital Nomad Visa to 18 Months for Remote Workers
Croatia extended its digital nomad visa to 18 months (March 2025), with a 12-month initial approval plus a…
US Tightens Visa Review as Iran UNGA Delegation Faces Security-Review Suspension
Effective June 9, 2025, the U.S. suspended most visas for Iranian nationals; diplomatic and UN visas are narrowly…
U.S. Revokes Abbas, 80 Palestinian Officials’ Visas Ahead of UNGA 2025
The U.S. revoked visas for Mahmoud Abbas and about 80 Palestinian officials on August 29, 2025, citing national…
Iran Tightens Entry Rules: New Visa Policies and Mandatory Guided Tours for Travelers
From August 2025, Iran mandates agency-booked tour packages, fixed itineraries, registered hotel bookings and licensed guides for all…