Vietnam Updates Visa Rules: Phu Quoc Visa-Free for Indians, Mainland Requires E-Visa
Indian citizens require a visa for mainland Vietnam in 2026, with 90-day e-visas recommended. Phu Quoc offers a…
European Pet Passport Requires ISO-Compliant Microchip and Rabies Vaccination from April
The EU will mandate pet passports and stricter document checks for dogs, cats, and ferrets starting April 22,…
Saudi-Russian Investment Forum Promises Visa-Free Travel for 90 Days
Russia and Saudi Arabia to start visa-free travel on May 11, 2026, allowing citizens 90-day stays for tourism…
EU Mandates Carrier Interface to Screen 400 Million Travelers at Schengen Entry
Starting April 10, 2026, EU carriers must use the eu-LISA interface to verify passenger eligibility before entering the…
India Warns Travelers to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island About Visa Rules and Passport Risks
India's embassy in Hanoi issues a 2026 travel advisory for Vietnam, detailing strict visa rules for Phu Quoc…
Ghana Expands Visa-Free Access and Launches E-Visa Platform Ahead of Africa Day
Ghana will offer visa-free entry to all African nationals starting May 2026, removing the $150 fee to boost…
South Africa Extends Visa-Overstay Amnesty to June 2027 Under Immigration Directive No. 7
South Africa extends visa-overstay amnesty to June 30, 2027, protecting applicants with pending cases from 'undesirable' status while…
TSA Faces Backlash as Shoes-On Policy Speeds Airport Screenings
TSA ends mandatory shoe removal at U.S. airports in 2026, though thick soles and metal-containing footwear may still…
U.S. Border Officers Use Device Searches to Screen Canadian Travelers’ Admissibility
Canada warns travelers that U.S. border agents can search phones and tablets in 2026; travelers should minimize data…
Portugal Warns Easter Travelers as Entry/exit System Prompts Passport-Control Waits
Portuguese airports warn of 2-hour waits as the EU’s EES biometric system launches April 9, 2026, affecting non-EU…
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Fee Rises 25% Starting 8 April 2026
The UK ETA fee will rise 25% from £16 to £20 on April 8, 2026, for all visa-exempt…
Ghana Opens Visa-Free Entry to All African Passports on Africa Day, May 25
Ghana will grant visa-free entry to all African passport holders starting May 25, 2026, joining five nations leading…
Reserve Bank of India Lets Residents Exchange ₹₹₹ at Airport Departure Forex Counters
The RBI now allows Indian residents to exchange rupee notes at forex counters beyond immigration and customs in…
Brussels Airport Warns of Border Control Delays as EU Entry/exit System Goes Live
Brussels Airport reports 3-hour delays for non-EU travelers due to new EES biometric checks. Passengers are advised to…