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Ethiopia’s Immigration Reforms: Fines, Visa Services, and Compliance
Ethiopia tightened immigration rules: USD 30 daily fines for overstays, USD 3,000 plus USD 30 daily for transit overstays, all…
Singapore PR Rules Tighten in December 2025: 180-Day REP Renewal
From December 1, 2025, PRs abroad without a valid REP have 180 days to apply for renewal or face automatic,…
What to Know About Europe’s New EES and ETIAS for Travelers
From October 12, 2025, EES will record non-EU visitors’ biometrics and replace passport stamps; full deployment by April 10, 2026.…
U.S. Embassy Warns Americans in Trinidad as Venezuela Tensions Rise
On October 18, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain warned Americans to avoid U.S. government facilities after U.S.…
US Visa Waiver Program 2025: Updated Countries and Key Requirements
The VWP in 2025 covers 42 countries for 90-day visits; ESTA approval and an e-passport are mandatory. Qatar joined in…
EU begins gradual rollout of biometric border system
Starting October 12, 2025, the EU rolled out the biometric EES, replacing passport stamps and automatically tracking 90/180‑day stays; full…
Europe’s Biometric Entry: End of Passport Stamps, EES Unveiled
From October 12, 2025, the EES will replace passport stamps with biometric records—fingerprints and facial images—for most non-EU short-stay travelers…
EU’s EES Border System Starts Oct 12, 2025: U.S. Travelers
From October 12, 2025, the EU will implement EES across 29 Schengen countries through April 10, 2026, collecting photos and…