China’s International Air Traffic Recovery Advances in First Half of 2025
China's 2025 travel policies include visa-free entry for 38 countries and 240-hour transit stays, fueling a 20% air…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
EU Plans to Raise Short-Stay Visa Fees for Visa-Exempt Travelers
From late 2026, the ETIAS fee for visa-exempt visitors to the Schengen Area will rise from €7 to…
U.S. Passport Power Declines: Which Countries Are Rising in 2025
The U.S. passport fell to 9th–10th place in 2025 with 169–182 visa-free countries, behind Singapore’s top rank. Longer…
Laos and Belarus Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Boost Travel and Ties
The Laos-Belarus visa waiver agreement signed in July 2025 is not yet effective. It requires domestic ratification and…
Maldives Launches Investor Visa Program for Foreign Nationals
On July 22, 2025, Maldives introduced an Investor Visa Program offering five-year residency to investors and families. Investments…
What Is Dubai’s Virtual Work Residence Permit and How to Apply
The Dubai Digital Nomad Visa lets remote workers live legally with a one-year renewable permit, requiring USD 3,500…
Argentina Eases Visa Rules for Chinese and Dominican Nationals in 2025
Starting July 22, 2025, Argentina permits Chinese and Dominican nationals with valid US/EU visas to enter without Argentine…
Are Airline Document Checks More Strict Than CBP for U.S. Visa Holders?
In 2025, U.S. airlines strictly screen visa holders before boarding, raising denied boarding rates by 18%. CBP maintains…
New U.S. Visa Fees for Colombians Take Effect October 2025
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” raises U.S. visa fees for Colombians from October 2025, adding a $250 Visa…