Georgia Rejects EU ‘Blackmail’ as Visa-Free Status Faces Suspension
On July 15, 2025 the EU warned Georgia to implement eight reforms by August 31 or risk losing…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
U.K. Passenger Arrested at Taoyuan Airport with 14.37 kg Marijuana
Customs at Taoyuan arrested a U.K. passenger on Aug 24, 2025, after finding 14.37 kg of vacuum-sealed marijuana.…
Oman Joins Gulf’s Golden Visa Drive to Attract Foreign Capital
Oman’s Golden Visa launches August 31, 2025, offering 10-year, 5-year and retirement routes via Invest Oman. Investments start…
Kuwait Bars Visit Visa Holders From Public Healthcare Starting August 2025
From August 2025, Kuwait bars visit and temporary visa holders from public healthcare; visitors must use private hospitals,…
Nefesh B’Nefesh Flies First Charter Aliyah Since Oct. 7, 2023
On August 20, 2025, Nefesh B’Nefesh’s 65th charter brought 225 olim from JFK to Ben Gurion, including healthcare…
US Tightens Visa Rules for 19 Countries, Impacting Detroit Organizers
A June 2025 presidential proclamation suspends visa issuance for nationals of 19 countries from June 9; pre-June 9…
5 Travel Hacks to Survive Your Next Long Flight Comfortably
Prepare weeks ahead: confirm entry rules and complete DS-160 if needed. Pack a Flight Essentials Pouch, choose an…
Airlines Adjust Bookings, Routes and Policies Amid U.S. Immigration Crackdown
Effective June 9, 2025, the travel ban bars entry and visas for nationals of 19 countries, leading to…
Visa Barriers Threaten Turkish Exporters Despite Record 2025 Exports
Record Turkish exports ($265B annualized) clash with Schengen visa delays and a 16.1% refusal rate in 2023. Turkey’s…