EES Stay Checker Flags 180-Day Window Errors for Schengen Area Travellers
Reports of rejected trips and conflicting day counts have raised concerns about the EU EES Stay Checker’s records. The tool uses EES data recorded from 10...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are the new visa waiver policies for certain countries effective May 22, 2025?
On May 22, 2025, the Cabinet approved a major visa waiver for citizens of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, and for foreign nationals who hold valid residence permits from the United States, the European Union and the Schengen Area, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Read: Armenia Reports Nearly 3,600 Foreign Nationals Gained Residency in Six MonthsWhat changes were made to the visa-waiver program in July 2024?
Visa-free land entry was expanded to 35 additional European countries, allowing entry at international road and rail checkpoints.
Read: Belarus Sees 167,506 Visa-Waiver Travelers by Sept 2025What changes were made to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program in 2025 for non-African countries?
In 2025, Romania was added to the VWP, while interview waiver renewals now require submission within 12 months instead of 48 months.
Read: No African Nations Included in U.S. 2025 Visa Waiver ProgramWhat new rules did the U.S. introduce in March 2025 regarding travel authorizations?
Non-U.S. citizens must register their local address while in the United States and carry proof of registration at all times; visa waiver program travelers face separate requirements, potentially including fingerprinting.
Read: USA Blocks Lee Dohyun From World Cup StageWhat new measures are US authorities taking in 2025 that affect travelers?
US authorities now scrutinize travelers’ social media and travel history, increasing the risk of detention, deportation, and decade-long bans.
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Europol Backs New SIS Information Alert to Boost Schengen Area Security
The EU launched a new SIS information alert on October 15, 2026, for intelligence from trusted international partners…
ETIAS Scam Warning: 150 Websites Selling Fake EU Visa Waivers, ABTA Says
ETIAS applications are not open, and officials have announced no confirmed launch date. Despite this, more than 150…
Cambodia Replaces Physical Visa Stickers with Electronic Visa Document and QR Code at Embassies
Cambodia now issues overseas visas electronically instead of placing stickers in passports. Application procedures vary by mission, so…
ESTA and EVUS Fees Rise for U.S.-Bound Travelers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Confirms
From October 16, 2026, an approved ESTA application will cost $40.62, a denied application $10.62, and qualifying Chinese…
US Confirms Greece’s Full Compliance with Visa Waiver Program, Says Robert Law to Michalis Chrysochoidis
Greece has met the requirements for full participation in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, ending years of heightened…
TSA Rethinks Private Screening After Ending Gold+ Initiative
TSA is reconsidering how to expand private airport screening after ending Gold+ in August 2026. Its potential redesign…
ICE Replaces Visa Security Program Tracking System with Palantir Foundry for Homeland Security Investigations
ICE plans to shift applications supporting visa-security reviews to Palantir Foundry, while the current system continues operating. A…
EU–GCC Summit: Albudaiwi Says Five Gulf States Very Close to Schengen Visa Waiver
Five Gulf countries may begin a process toward Schengen visa waivers, with a possible announcement at the October…
Bush Airport Evacuated After Improvised Explosive Device Found on 9/11 Anniversary, Houston Police Department Says
A custodian found a fused device in a Bush Airport restroom on September 11, 2026. Testing detected a…