Greece Proposes New Medi Visa to Boost International Medical Tourism in 2025
The Medi Visa proposal (August 2025) would fast‑track non‑Schengen medical travelers to Greece for elective, fertility, dental, cosmetic,…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
ESTA fee to rise to $40 in U.S. starting September 30, 2025
CBP set the ESTA fee increase to $40 effective September 30, 2025. Applications approved before that date remain…
No Federal Stay Cap for F, J, I Visas Yet, 2025 Update
From August 20, 2025, Malawi and Zambia B-1/B-2 visitors get single-entry three-month visas with 30-day stays and refundable…
Indians with U.S. visas can travel to Argentina without new permit
Argentina now allows Indian citizens with valid U.S. tourist visas to enter without an Argentine visa or AVE…
Tunisia Sees Surge in Chinese Tourists; Direct Flights Crucial
Chinese arrivals in Tunisia rose to about 27,700 in early 2025 (15.3% growth), but no direct Tunis–China flights…
Japan Denies Giving City to Tanzania Amid Misinformation Backlash
Japan denied that any city was given to Tanzania; JICA's Africa Hometown Initiative creates symbolic municipal partnerships (four…
Moldova Digital Nomad Visa Launching September 20, 2025: Key Details
Starting September 20, 2025, Moldova’s Digital Nomad Visa lets foreign‑income remote workers live up to two years (renewable)…
Bulgaria Tourism Booms in 2025: Schengen Entry and Airline Expansions Drive Growth
After joining Schengen by land on January 1, 2025, Bulgaria saw tourism growth—July arrivals rose 5.6% with over…
Greece Golden Visa: Residency, Healthcare, Education and Schengen Access Explained
In 2025 Greece’s Golden Visa offers five-year residency, Schengen access, and public services. Reforms set €800k/€400k/€250k property tiers,…