Visa

Saudi Arabia launches easy-to-use electronic visa. The initiative, which is now entering the pilot phase, will allow travelers to obtain a tourist visa as part of their vacation package

Thailand is modernizing its iconic tuk-tuks, with dozens of vehicles in Bangkok now accepting card and QR code payments from travelers

Thailand introduces new Ebola screening and quarantine, limiting entry via a single airport. Foreign nations are subject to pre-travel requirements

Canada is suspending visas and adding quarantine rules for travelers linked to Ebola outbreak zones in Africa ahead of World Cup 2026

Thai officials have announced the country will restore country-specific visa rules after ending its expanded 60-day visa-free program for travelers from over 90 nations

The European Union has introduced new Schengen visa facilitations for Thai nationals, making it easier for frequent travelers to receive long-term multiple-entry visas

The United States eased visa rules for qualifying World Cup teams and eligible fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA tournament. President Donald Trump: “This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the beauty and the greatness of America"

The United Kingdom will start enforcing the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Still not sure how it works? Here is a reminder of everything you need to know

Henley & Partners Passport Index 2026 shows stability at the top, a general decline in passport power, the strengthening of Asian and European countries, and continued mobility gaps between regions of the world

The United States Secretary of Homeland Security announced that the DV1 Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, will be halted "to ensure that no more Americans are harmed by this destructive program"

Saudi Arabia launches easy-to-use electronic visa. The initiative, which is now entering the pilot phase, will allow travelers to obtain a tourist visa as part of their vacation package

Thai officials have announced the country will restore country-specific visa rules after ending its expanded 60-day visa-free program for travelers from over 90 nations

The European Union has introduced new Schengen visa facilitations for Thai nationals, making it easier for frequent travelers to receive long-term multiple-entry visas

The United States eased visa rules for qualifying World Cup teams and eligible fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA tournament. President Donald Trump: “This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the beauty and the greatness of America"

The United Kingdom will start enforcing the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Still not sure how it works? Here is a reminder of everything you need to know

Henley & Partners Passport Index 2026 shows stability at the top, a general decline in passport power, the strengthening of Asian and European countries, and continued mobility gaps between regions of the world

The United States Secretary of Homeland Security announced that the DV1 Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, will be halted "to ensure that no more Americans are harmed by this destructive program"

The Trump administration has launched a visa program that promises an accelerated path to a green card for those who can pay $1 million and significsntly contribute to the American economy. Companies can join and recruit employees

U.S. authorities are tightening their control systems. New requirements include selfies, personal data collection, expanded biometric data, social network exposure, and submitting applications through a dedicated app

Travelers to the UK must have a valid ETA from February 2026. Most applications are processed in minutes via the official app. Since October 2023, 13.3 million visitors have used the ETA system