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…
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…
Can You Add a U.S. Passport to Apple Wallet? Setup, TSA Use, and Limits
Apple Wallet ahora permite usar un pasaporte digital de EE. UU. para verificaciones domésticas en más de 250…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Edan Alexander’s release by Hamas spotlights dual citizenship challenges
The case of Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli hostage freed by Hamas, reveals how dual citizenship can determine…
US Visa Waiver Program still excludes Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders are excluded from the US Visa Waiver Program due to high overstay rates and reciprocity…
Malta work permit scam: Man charged for using fake passport
Malta enforces tough penalties on fake passport and work permit fraud, prosecuting both locals and foreigners. Victims risk…
European Court of Justice rules Malta golden passport program illegal
On April 29, 2025, the European Court of Justice declared Malta’s golden passport program illegal. This landmark decision…
EU Court of Justice declares Malta golden passport program illegal
The EU Court of Justice has ruled Malta’s golden passport scheme illegal, requiring its immediate closure. The decision…
REAL ID deadline nears, but a U.S. passport works at TSA checkpoints
Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must show a REAL ID or U.S. passport for domestic flights. You…