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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…
Instant Saudi e-Visa Platform: Eligibility, Online Application & Fees
Saudi Arabia’s new August 2025 e-Visa platform accelerates approvals—sometimes in minutes—covers over 60 countries, offers one-year, multi-entry visas, and clearer…
Your iPhone Passport Is Closer, But Restrictions Remain in Place
By late 2025 Apple will add a digital passport to iPhone Wallet for select TSA domestic checkpoints. It uses eMRTD…
Henley Passport Index 2025: Singapore Tops Global Passport Powerhouse
The 2025 Henley Passport Index ranks Singapore first with visa-free access to 193 destinations. Japan and South Korea follow with…
Pakistan’s Passport Ranked Fourth-Worst Globally in 2025 Henley Index
Pakistan’s passport ranks 103rd in the 2025 Henley Index, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 31 destinations. Persistent low ranking…