Burkina Faso to waive visa fees for African travelers
Burkina Faso scrapped visa fees for African nationals on September 11, 2025, effective September 12, but visa applications…
India Expands Fast Track Immigration to 13 Airports for OCI
FTI-TTP reached 13 airports in September 2025 after phased rollouts since June 2024. Indian citizens and OCI cardholders…
TSA 2025 Security Updates: Shoes-Removal Ends, Liquids Eased
Effective July 8, 2025, TSA ended routine shoe removal as CT scanners and CAT-2 ID readers roll out.…
Temporary e-Visa Restrictions at Cambodia–Thailand Border for Holders
Effective September 9, 2025, Cambodian e‑Visa holders cannot enter at Cham Yeam or Poipet due to security tensions.…
Belarus Sees 167,506 Visa-Waiver Travelers by Sept 2025
Belarus logged 167,506 visa‑waiver entries Jan 1–Sep 8, 2025; program valid to Dec 31, 2025. Stay limits: 90…
Case Study: UPS Customs Clearance for India-to-USA in 2025
A UPS shipment from Hyderabad was held in Louisville for an inadequate commercial invoice. After submitting itemized descriptions,…
Ecuador Announces Updated Transit Visa Rules for Passengers
Effective July 31, 2025, Ecuador requires a US$30 Transit Visa for travelers from 45 countries transiting its airports;…
Portugal Airport Strikes 2025: What Travellers Should Know for Fall and Winter
SIMA-led ground staff plan strikes across Portugal from September 2025 to January 2026, focusing on weekends and holiday…
Iran Tightens Entry Rules: New Visa Policies and Mandatory Guided Tours for Travelers
From August 2025, Iran mandates agency-booked tour packages, fixed itineraries, registered hotel bookings and licensed guides for all…
British Airways and American Airlines Tighten Rules on Unsafe Travel Adaptors and Batteries
After multiple 2025 battery fires, British Airways and American Airlines banned spare lithium batteries in checked baggage and…
Malaysia Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indian Nationals for Tourism and Travel
Malaysia extended visa-free entry for Indian nationals through December 31, 2026, allowing 30-day visits for tourism, business and…
ICE to Ramp Up Immigration Raids in L.A. and Other Sanctuary Cities, Border Czar Says
(LOS ANGELES) Federal immigration authorities will intensify immigration raids in Los Angeles and other sanctuary cities, President Trump’s…
Sept. 1: Stricter portable battery rules on flights take effect
Starting September 1, 2025, many Asian airlines will ban in‑flight use and charging of power banks after 46…
Panama Extends Transit Visa for Cubans, Disrupting Third-Country Travel Plans
Executive Decree No. 22 extends Panama’s transit visa requirement for Cuban citizens until July 31, 2026; visas allow…