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SloveniaVisa-freeTravellers from Slovenia can enter 183 destinations visa-free, joint 7th in 2026
Slovenia sits in joint seventh place in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index, with its passport holders able to reach 183 destinations without arra…
JapanTravelNew nonstop Seattle–Osaka flights start May 2027, Seattle–Papeete in June
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announced new year-round nonstop flights from Seattle to Osaka, Japan, from 14 May 2027 and to Papeete, Tahiti,…
ChinaVisa-freeMongolia–China border traffic: China logs 192m Q3 crossings as visa-free entries jump 24%
China recorded 192 million passenger border crossings in the third quarter of 2026, with 8.992 million foreign visitors entering under visa-waiver ar…
JapanVisasJapan waives visa application fees for 63 countries, including Honduras
Japan has published a list of 63 countries and regions whose nationals can apply for Japanese visas without paying application fees. Honduras is incl…
United StatesVisasUS Visa Issuance Halves; Yemen Among 39 Countries Facing Full Ban
US restrictions have cut legal immigration visa issuance worldwide by about half, with Yemen among 39 countries facing a total ban on visa issuance a…
United StatesVisasUS immigrant visas halve in early 2026; Equatorial Guinea among banned states
The US Department of State issued 26,000 immigrant visas in February 2026, about half the pre-Trump monthly average. Nationals of 39 countries, inclu…
SingaporePassportsSingapore Leads Global Passport Rankings in 2026
Singapore retains its position as the world's most powerful passport, allowing access to 193 destinations without a visa. The United States remains i…
AustriaPassportsAustria ranks fifth in 2026 passport index as Singapore leads the field
Henley & Partners' October 2026 passport index puts Austria in joint fifth place, with Singapore first on visa-free access to 193 destinations. India…
FijiTravelFiji's Nadi airport gains three Japan-funded boats for water rescues
Fiji Airports has received three rescue boats funded by Japan at Nadi International Airport, boosting its ability to respond to aviation emergencies …
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