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DS-160 Passport Book Number for Indian Applicants: Leave It Blank
For Indian citizens, the DS-160 'Passport Book Number' should be left blank. Indian passports lack this specific identifier, and substituting…
Turkish citizens accelerate EU citizenship plans as visa rules tighten
Turkish nationals are increasingly choosing EU residency-by-investment, specifically in Greece, to bypass high Schengen visa rejection rates. While the EU’s…
No Automatic Name Blocks: Understanding U.S. Passport Processing
U.S. passport 'blocks' are actually routine manual reviews caused by inconsistent documentation. While foreign or common names might face extra…
Azerbaijan and Oman approve mutual visa waiver for diplomats
Azerbaijan has ratified a mutual visa waiver with Oman for diplomatic and service passport holders. The law, signed December 29,…
Australia’s 10-Year Passport Price Rise: Renewal Timing and Budgeting
Australia will increase adult passport fees to $422 on January 1, 2026. Travelers can avoid the hike by applying by…
Norway Confirmed: Entry Denied for Caribbean CBI Passport Holders
Norwegian authorities have been denying entry since summer 2025 to travelers with Caribbean CBI passports at Oslo and Bergen, citing…
ETIAS for CBI Passports: Pre-Travel Authorization, Not a Limit
ETIAS requires many Caribbean CBI passport holders to get an online travel authorisation before Schengen trips. Apply via the EU…
UK Ends Visa-Free Access for Nauru Over Citizenship-by-Investment
From 3pm GMT on December 9, 2025, Nauru passport holders lost ETA access and must obtain a UK standard visitor…