Saudi Arabia Freezes Makkah Entry for Hajj 2026, Suspends Umrah Visas
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13, 2026, and orders Umrah pilgrims to exit by April 18…
EU Replaces Passport Stamps with Digital System for Indian Travellers
The EU fully launched its biometric Entry/Exit System on April 10, 2026, replacing manual passport stamps with digital…
30.08 Million Foreigners Enter as China Expands Visa-Free and 240-Hour Visa Rules
China’s visa-free policies are fueling record travel growth. Millions of foreigners entered without visas in 2025, and early…
EU to Replace Schengen Visa Stickers with 2D Digital Barcodes on Online Visa Platform
The EU will replace physical Schengen visa stickers with digital 2D barcodes by 2028, launching a single online…
27,000 Travelers Denied Entry as Schengen Area Enforces New Entry/exit System
The EU's Entry/Exit System is fully operational, replacing passport stamps with biometrics and denying 27,000 entries during its…
Misprinted Nebraska Licenses Missing Real ID Stars, DMV Urges Free Replacements
Nebraska DMV warns of misprinted licenses missing Real ID stars; residents must check cards and visit the DMV…
Brunei Welcomes 250,000 Visitors in 2024 with Visa-Free Access to 90 Countries
Brunei grants visa-free entry to 90+ countries, targeting 300,000 visitors in 2025 and a 15% boost to tourism's…
30 Days Visa-Free Entry Fuels China’s Holiday Travel Surge for Chinese New Year
China extends 30-day visa-free entry for 45 countries through 2026, adding Canada and the UK to boost tourism…
UK ETA Fee Rises to £20 for Travelers From 85 Countries From April 8, 2026
The UK ETA fee increased to £20 on April 8, 2026. Visa-exempt travelers from 85 countries must now…
Jersey and Guernsey Require UK Electronic Travel Authorisation for Non-Visa Nationals
Jersey and Guernsey to require UK ETA for non-visa nationals arriving from outside the Common Travel Area starting…
Saudi Arabia and Russia Launch Visa-Free Travel with 90-Day Entry Rules May 11
Saudi Arabia and Russia launch mutual 90-day visa-free travel for tourism and business starting May 11, 2026, excluding…
EU Rolls Out Entry/exit System for Britons, Ending Passport Stamps in Schengen Area
The EU ends passport stamping for UK travelers on April 10, 2026, replacing manual checks with the biometric…
UK Raises Electronic Travel Authorisation Fee 25% to £20 from April 8, 2026
The UK ETA fee increases to £20 on April 8, 2026, affecting visa-exempt travelers. Indian nationals require both…
US Adds New Selfie Checks to Visa Waiver Program for ESTA Travelers
New U.S. travel rules require ESTA applicants from 41 countries to submit a passport-style selfie. This adds a…