France Opens Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indian Nationals in International Transit Zone
France activates visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals in 2026, allowing airside connections without an airport transit visa…
U.S. Travel Welcomes Taiwan’s Visa Waiver Program Entry, Easing ESTA Approval
Taiwanese citizens can visit the U.S. visa-free for 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program, provided they obtain…
U.S. Homeland Security Reviews Social Media Screening for Visa Waiver Program Travelers
CBP scales back ESTA social media vetting plans, adopting a selective screening model with no changes expected until…
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays for Tourists, Cites Illegal Work and Crime Concerns
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for 93 countries from 60 to 30 days to combat illegal work and crime…
European Commission Reports Full Entry/exit System Rollout Ahead of ETIAS Launch
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational as of April 2026, replacing passport stamps with digital…
32,000 Non-EU Nationals Blocked at EU Borders as Entry/exit System Hits Spain
The EU's digital EES blocked 32k travelers in 6 months. Spain has fully rolled out the system, replacing…
China Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for 50 Countries with Ordinary Passports Until Dec. 31, 2026
China extends 30-day visa-free entry for 50 countries through 2026, including the UK and Canada, for tourism, business,…
Chinese Embassy in Ottawa Urges Travelers to Use Visa Service Center for Ordinary Passports
China updates Ottawa visa rules for 2026: Ordinary passports use the Visa Center; diplomatic passports use the Embassy.…
Bohol Pushes for Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Tourists to Boost Island Visits
Bohol seeks to join Boracay in offering visa-free entry for Chinese tourists to boost local tourism and streamline…
Saudi Arabia Unveils New Umrah Calendar, Nusuk Platform Guides Visa and Travel
Saudi Arabia sets 2026 Umrah deadlines: visa issuance ends March 20, entry closes April 3, and final departure…
UK Expands E-Gate Access to Children 8+ from 8 July 2026, Border Chief Says
UK lowers e-gate age to 8+ starting July 8, 2026. Eligible children 120cm+ can use automated lanes with…
Bali Immigration Tightens Tourist Visa Rules on Unpaid Work and Social Media Deals
Bali immigration 2026: Tourist visas now strictly prohibit remote work, volunteering, and social media collaborations. E33G KITAS required…
Egypt Rolls Out Digital Visa on Arrival at Cairo Airport Starting August 2026
Egypt launches a digital visa on arrival system at Cairo Airport in August 2026, replacing paper stamps with…
Saudi-Russian Investment Forum Marks 100 Years as Visa-Free Travel Takes Effect
Saudi Arabia and Russia launch visa-free travel for 90-day stays starting May 11, 2026, marking a century of…