Tunisia’s e‑Visa Tender Declared Unsuccessful, Launch Delayed
On August 26, 2025 Tunisia halted its e-Visa tender after eight bids failed to meet strict technical and…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
The Gambia and South Africa Move Toward Visa-Free Travel to Boost Ties
At TICAD 9 on August 22, 2025, The Gambia and South Africa agreed to finalize a Mutual Visa…
Philippines Launches Digital Nomad Visa Allowing Up to Two-Year Stay
The Philippines’ Digital Nomad Visa (EO No. 86) launched June 2025 allows remote workers up to two years’…
Niger Limits Where Italians, Germans, Dutch Can Obtain Visas
Niger now requires ordinary passport holders from five European countries to file visas only in Geneva, Ankara or…
South Korea to waive visas for Chinese tourists Sept 2025–Jun 2026
South Korea will offer a temporary visa waiver for Chinese tourists from late September 2025 to June 30,…
Romania removed from U.S. Visa Waiver Program; B-1/B-2 required
DHS rescinded Romania’s VWP status on May 2, 2025; ESTA approvals are void. Romanian citizens must apply for…
KLIA Sees Surge in China Flights Fueling Passenger Growth
KLIA’s 2025 rebound features 1.44 million Chinese arrivals (Jan–Apr, +37.8%) and ten Chinese carriers operating. Visa-free entry through…
Greece Sees Massive Decline in Golden Visa Applications This Year
After Law 5100/2024 raised Golden Visa investment thresholds and banned short-term rentals, applications fell 46.7% to 5,011 and…
How ChatGPT Helps You Book Affordable Flights: Tips and Risks
AI chat integrations speed up flight searches and bookings, driving major referral growth. They reveal low fares but…