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E-Passport with Chip in India: What It Is and How It Works

India launches secure e-passports with RFID chips from mid-2025. Applicants use Passport Seva Portal for online submission and biometric data…

Azerbaijan and North Macedonia Eliminate Visas for Diplomatic Passport Holders

Azerbaijan and North Macedonia ratified a visa waiver on June 21, 2025, enabling diplomatic and service passport holders to travel…

iOS 26 Enables Adding U.S. Passports to Apple Wallet for ID Verification

The iOS 26 update enables U.S. digital passports in Apple Wallet, accepted at TSA checkpoints within the U.S., providing secure…

Andrew Tate Obtained Vanuatu Passport Before December 2022 Arrest

In December 2022, Andrew Tate legally acquired Vanuatu citizenship through the Development Support Program. The EU revoked visa-free Schengen access…

Canada to Cut 800 Passport Office Jobs by June 2025

By June 2025, Service Canada will cut 800 temporary passport jobs following decreased demand. Unions warn this will increase wait…

JFK International Airport sees major passport check delays at Terminal 1

JFK International Airport faces significant passport check delays in 2025, with some waits surpassing three hours. High international travel and…

Indian passport holders with Japan visa gain access to seven countries

Since May 2025, seven countries allow visa-free entry for Indian passport holders with a valid Japan visa. The online Japan…

Japan and South Korea to launch passport fast-track lanes in 2025

Japan and South Korea will launch mutual passport fast-track lanes at key airports in May 2025. These exclusive lanes will…