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358 Kyrgyzstanis with Foreign Citizenship Receive 2-Year Meken Cards
On November 14, 2025, Kyrgyz authorities issued 358 two-year Meken cards to diaspora members. The cards offer visa-free entry, residence…
Canada Surpasses the U.S. in Visa-Free Travel, Henley Index
In October 2025 the Henley Index put Canada at 9th with 183 visa‑free destinations, ahead of the U.S. at 12th…
Are U.S. Consulates Abroad Operating Normally for Visas and Passports?
Consular visa and passport services continue during the 2025 shutdown due to fee funding, but expect longer waits, reduced appointments,…
Philippines Drops Six Slots in Henley Passport Index, 79th Place
In 2025 the Philippine passport slipped to 79th, with access to 64 of 227 destinations visa-free or visa-on-arrival. Mid-ranked passports…
Digital Entry Under VWP: ESTA Enables 90-Day Travel Without Visas
U.S. border processing is shifting to digital ESTA authorizations tied to e-passport chips for 42 VWP countries. ESTA costs $21,…
India’s E-Passport Rollout 2025: Benefits, Eligibility, How to Apply
India began issuing PKI-protected e-passports in 2025, storing fingerprints, face images and digital signatures on an ICAO-compliant RFID chip. The…
Oman Grants Citizenship to 45 Individuals Under New Nationality Law
Oman awarded citizenship to 45 people under Royal Decree No. 94/2025, using the Nationality Law effective February 2, 2025. The…
Taiwan Permanent Residency Requires Notarized PRC Passport Renunciation
From October 31, 2025, Chinese applicants for Taiwan permanent residency must submit notarized evidence of PRC passport renunciation or non-application…