Rwanda and South Africa Agree to Ease Visa Restrictions for Citizens
Rwanda and South Africa signed a 2026 roadmap to restore visa access for ordinary passport holders by mid-2027,…
Ireland Imposes Visa Requirements on St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Nicaragua from June 15, 2026
Ireland imposes new visa and transit requirements for St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and Nicaragua starting June…
Polish Visa System Testing Glitch Cancels Hundreds of Belarusian Appointments
VFS Global cancels thousands of Belarusian visa appointments for Poland due to a 2026 system testing error, forcing…
Uganda Drops Ebola-Free Certificates for Visa Applications and Outbound Travel Screening
Uganda clarifies Ebola certificates aren't needed for travel, while the U.S. maintains entry bans for non-citizens and permanent…
Belarus Reports 18,835 Visa-Waiver Travelers from 38 European States Since January
Belarus reports 18,835 visa-waiver arrivals in 2026, extending the 38-country program for 30-day stays through December 31, 2026.
Belarus President Proposes Visa-Free Travel with Philippines
Belarus proposes visa-free travel with the Philippines to boost trade, even as the U.S. maintains strict 2026 security…
£589 Charge Hits UK Households as New Rule Adds Certificate of Entitlement to British Passport
UK dual nationals must now use a British passport or £589 certificate to enter, as foreign passports no…
Spain Adds Passport Checks for Visa-Exempt Visitors Under New ETIAS Travel Authorization
Spain will implement ETIAS in late 2026. Visa-exempt visitors need this pre-travel authorization plus a valid passport to…
Taiwan Expands Online Passport Renewal to 3.5 Million with Household Registration
Taiwan expands online passport renewal on July 1, 2026, for adults with active household registration using digital certificates…
CBP Denies Entry to Somali Referee Omar Artan Despite Valid Visa
Somali referee Omar Artan denied U.S. entry at Miami airport despite having a visa; FIFA confirms he will…
U.S. Visa Rules and Visa Bonds Leave 25% of World Cup Fans Locked Out
U.S. visa restrictions on 39 countries could block 25% of fans from the 2026 World Cup, despite travel…
Belarus-Ghana Joint Committee Signs Agreements Including Visa-Free Travel for Diplomats
Belarus and Ghana signed 2026 agreements for visa-free diplomatic travel and trade cooperation, focusing on agriculture while facing…
Philippines Launches E-Visa for Bangladeshis Starting June 8, 2026
The Philippine Embassy in Dhaka launched an e-visa system for Bangladeshis on June 8, 2026, amid shifting U.S.…
U.S. Embassy in Dhaka Reviews Visa Applicants’ Social Media Accounts as Part of Online Screening
U.S. Embassy in Dhaka mandates public social media profiles for non-immigrant visa applicants to facilitate enhanced security vetting…