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UzbekistanEntry rules Visa-free entry for 90+ nations as Uzbekistan arrivals surge 37% in early 2026
Uzbekistan welcomed a record 11.7 million international visitors in 2025, with arrivals up 37% in the first quarter of 2026. Citizens of more than 90 countries can enter visa-free, with e-Visas available to other eligib…
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NigeriaPassportsNigerian passport at 181st: travellers to DR Congo should verify visa rules early
United KingdomPassportsUK Travellers at 13 Airports Can Now Pass eGates Using Photo, Not Passport Scan
NigeriaPassportsSuriname-based Nigerians face wider visa needs as passport slides to 181st place
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PakistanTravelPassengers Still Crossing Gabd-Rimdan as Cargo Remains Halted at Pakistan-Iran Borders
Cargo traffic at the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan border crossings between Pakistan and Iran remained suspended on 20 October 2026, stranding trucks and go…
ComorosTravelComoros' Mitsamiouli: Petty Crime, Poor Roads, Weak Medical Care for Visitors
Mitsamiouli, a coastal town on Grande Comore in Comoros, carries a safety index of 68, with petty crime, poor roads, limited medical care and unsafe …
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,…
Turkmenistane-VisaTurkmenistan Moves Visa Applications and Visitor Registration Online
Turkmenistan has shifted visa applications and migration registration online through digital platforms, allowing foreign nationals to submit document…
Saudi ArabiaTravelRiyadh airport reopens but Saudi flights stay disrupted as attacks continue
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport reopened on 18 October after more than a week closed, but flights remain disrupted and the UK now advises …
United StatesVisasEcuadorean man detained in Utah after U.S. denies his visa application
An Ecuadorean man who entered the United States on a tourist visa was detained by ICE in Ogden, Utah, on 3 September 2026. Federal officials say his …
United StatesVisasSouth Korea Wants a Separate U.S. Visa Route for Shipyard Workers
South Korea is asking Washington for a dedicated U.S. visa quota for shipbuilding workers before it carries out a $150 billion shipbuilding investmen…
IndiaPassportsIndia's passport slips to 84th as visa-free access falls to 55 places
India placed 84th in the October 2026 Henley Passport Index, sharing the spot with Algeria and Mauritania. The number of destinations Indian passport…
SloveniaTravelNew Newark to Ljubljana Flights Start May 2027 as Slovenia Draws US Travellers
United Airlines plans nonstop flights from Newark to Ljubljana from 12 May 2027, four times a week. US travellers do not need a visa for Slovenian vi…
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