Morocco Outpaces All Africa Tourism Giants As Visitor Numbers Hit New Highs With Easier Visas, Eco Hotels And Stronger Connectivity Morocco emerges as the leader of Africa’s tourism revolution with unprecedented visits, enhanced…
Turkey Aligns Thailand and Others Used to Face Ages for Visa to South Africa and Now ETA Slash Processing Times and a Lot More South Africa Digital ETA 2026: How New Visa Rules Slash Processing Times for Travellers
The announcement comes amid the agency's modernization push.
Ghana Opens a Free Visa Route for African Travellers in a Major Tourism Move Ghana’s free e-visa for African passport holders leads a look at changing entry rules and tourism trends across Africa in 2026.
Cambodia Travel Visa Process Changes as Overseas Embassies and Consulates End Passport Stickers Cambodia has stopped issuing passport visa stickers at overseas embassies and consulates, changing the application route for…
Columbia Journalism School paused Master of Arts admissions for one year from October 1, 2026, to review the degree as journalism changes. Dean Jelani Cobb...
Spain and Italy Reinstate Schengen Border Checks as Travellers Face New Document Controls in October 2026 Spain and Italy maintain temporary Schengen border checks in October 2026, bringing document controls for travellers on air…
A new ranking compares passport strength based on how many destinations European travellers can visit visa-free, with an ETA or by obtaining a visa on arrival.
The process of getting a first U.S. passport will go fully online next year, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, so if your picture is bad, it’ll be your fault.
Thailand and More Reshape Asia Tourism with New Air Routes, Visa Reforms and Regional Travel Corridors New sky corridors and bold policy hacks transform cross-border tourism in Asia through dynamic travel flows.
Slovakia’s 2026 visa change lets eligible third-country bus and international freight drivers stay for their employment period, up to one year, replacing...
Albania Teams Up with South Korea, Japan and More Among Sixty Visa Free Travel Countries Boosting Czech Republic Tourism See how the network of visa free travel countries boosting Czech Republic tourism drives the 2026 travel…
Kosovo and Guyana have joined Saudi Arabia’s tourist visa program, with eVisa and visa-on-arrival routes available. Travelers still need a Saudi visitor...
Hungary Joins Poland, United States And More Among 95 Visa Free Travel Countries Boosting Qatar Tourism Hungary Joins Poland, United States And More Among 95 Visa Free Travel Countries to Expand Global Access for Qatari Tourist…
New Zealand Starts Hybrid Parent Resident Visa Selection as Legacy Visitor Draft Cutover Reshapes Group Travel New Zealand updates parent visa selection as legacy visitor draft changes reshape group travel.
Bulgaria has proposed raising the long-stay Type D visa processing fee from €100 to €120. The draft is undergoing a 30-day public consultation and has not...
US Aligns With Vietnam and More As New 2026 Border Entry Rules Transform Global Aviation and Visitor traffic Discover how the US aligns with Vietnam and more as new 2026 border entry rules and biometric checks transform global…
Following a three-week trial at Manchester Airport, UK Border Force plans to introduce facial recognition at upgraded e-gates. Birmingham and East Midlands...
A Russian art student’s German study visa was refused over security concerns about knowledge she might gain in an Integrated Design course. She had been...
Jamaica Syncs With Saint Lucia & Caribbean Nations To Lift Canada Tourism Past 4% Growth Via Flexible Visas & Festival Events Tourism in Canada rises 4.2% due to Caribbean travel connections, major events, and high demand from…
The United States has not approved visas and diplomatic status for South Korean NIS officers proposed for embassy roles in Washington. A senior officer...
Krabi Follows Bangkok And More Places As Thailand Battles Overtourism Impact As Tourists Face Hard Entry Bans And Stricter Visa Rules In response to overtourism, Thailand has introduced new entry bans and visa policies for…
Immigration New Zealand recommends applying early for a visitor visa before Christmas and New Year travel because seasonal demand may increase processing...
China’s Visa Free Push Puts Rail Adventures and Bigger Travel Spending in the Spotlight China’s 2026 visa-free changes bring new travel options, simpler stay registration, rising rail journeys and growing visitor spending.
Russia Follows Hungary And More Countries As Saudi Arabia Redraws Travel Access Across 68 Nations With Bold Visa Reforms The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has transformed travel with Russia visa free and improved eVisa access for 68…
The Czech cabinet was scheduled to consider a proposal on October 5, 2026, that would expand access to a short-term visa for Belarusians whose family ties reach specific relatives in the country. The measure would broaden an…
U.S. Expands Social Media Screening to Media and Professional Visa Applicants US expands social media screening to media and professional visas! Foreign journalists and USMCA workers now face mandatory public online vetting.
New Visa Access Opens Easier Tourism and Umrah Travel for Guyanese Guyanese travellers can now access Saudi eVisa and visa-on-arrival facilities without first holding a US, UK or Schengen visa.
Latvia’s Interior Ministry proposed temporarily suspending visas for Uzbek citizens, citing security concerns and a need for better screening and...
Indonesia Travel Guide Explains Entry Checks, Visa Stay Limits and How to Keep Cabin Valuables Safe Travelling to Indonesia involves checking the right visa conditions, understanding your permitted stay and completing immigration…
Australian police are investigating Hamam al-Hammami’s links, movements, and activities during his time in Australia, including whether he may have been...
Moroccan tourists remain eligible for visa-free entry to the Philippines for an initial 30-day stay, the Philippine Embassy in Morocco confirmed. Travelers...
Facial recognition is planned for arrival e-gates at Birmingham and East Midlands, starting with British passport holders. Airlines will provide arrival-day...
CBP is ending routine passport stamps at primary inspection, according to a bulletin dated October 1, 2026. For most foreign visitors, the electronic Form...
H.R. 10715 would establish permanent in-country visa-stamp renewal for eligible holders of seven visa classes, expanding a 2024 H-1B pilot. Introduced on...
Vietnamese students and families are weighing Singapore and Hong Kong as alternatives to the United States amid rising tuition and uncertainty about visas...
Indian student enrolments in Ireland dipped for the September 2026 intake after years of expansion. Geopolitical uncertainty and weaker visa applications...
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Exercise normal precaution in North Macedonia . North Macedonia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for North Macedonia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
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Greece Moves Alongside US And More As Canada Issues Travel Advisory Amid Entry Rules, Fraud, Demonstrations And Security Risks Canada releases new travel advisories for Greece, US and Poland concerning entry restrictions…
Reissued Statement: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong Exercise increased caution in mainland China…
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Thailand’s Board of Investment reported 12,010 Long-Term Resident Visa approvals over four years and estimated USD 1.28 billion in economic value. Wealthy...
Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to risk of Iranian drone and missile targeting of American interests, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans , and local laws regarding social media activity . Some areas have increased risk.…
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The October 2026 Visa Bulletin advanced EB-1, EB-2, and unreserved EB-5 for India, and moved F2A forward for most countries. USCIS also began a broader...
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to the UAE. Reconsider Travel to the United Arab Emirates due to terrorism and…
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Russia Faces a New Fraud Risk as the EES Scam Targets Travellers Who Must Now Protect Their Passport Data EES Scam emails demand a fake declaration five working days before arrival, exploiting border fears.
Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to crime , unrest , and health . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist spots. Stay aware of your…
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Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to risk of crime , landmines , and terrorism . Recent unrest has been politically related. While it has not impacted tourists or members of the international community…
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Do not travel to Syria for any reason due to the risk of terrorism , unrest , kidnapping , hostage taking, crime , and armed conflict. Do not travel to Syria for any reason. The U.S. government suspended U.S. Embassy operations…
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Exercise increased caution in Sao Tome and Principe due to health risks. U.S. government employee travel restrictions As of August 12, 2026, U.S. government employees working for the U.S. Mission to Angola and Sao Tome and…
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The State Department’s Report Visa Fraud portal accepts tips about suspected misuse across U.S. visa categories. People may report individuals or...
Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employee travel restrictions The U.S. government has…
#Mauritania#United States#Travel advisoryThe advisory level was increased to 2. The “Crime” indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Saint Lucia due to risk of crime. Advisory summary Violent crime can occur anywhere in Saint…
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The H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act, introduced by Rep. Beth Van Duyne, proposes higher fines for certain H-1B violations and document fraud, plus longer...
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do Not Travel to Haiti due to the risk of crime , kidnapping , terrorism , unrest , and…
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Reconsider Travel to West Bank due to terrorism and unrest . Advisory summary U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Israel must obtain special authorization for official travel to the…
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