Long gone are the days when ensuring your passport in the bag was the main concern ahead of driving to the airport to catch that international flight: In 2025, travel rules are either being enforced more strictly or tightening significantly, and before you ask, no, it’s got nothing to do with lab-originated pathogens. Let’s leave …

It’s true Americans enjoy unrestricted access to most of the world, especially now that Covid curbs are being lifted, but international travel is never entirely hassle-free. In fact, 38 countries continue to require U.S. nationals to pay in order to enter, whether it’s a Visa On Arrival fee, an e-Visa fee, or when issuing an …

Beginning this year, the UK is reforming its border regime by introducing a new entry permit for foreign nationals. Currently, American citizens can travel to the country without submitting any documentation in advance or applying for a visa, and while they will still be able to visit relatively hassle-free, some new requirements are set to …

Amid preparations for the launch of its new ETIAS travel permit, set to come into effect next year, the European Union (EU) has issued a warning for Americans about fake websites claiming to participate in the application process or even encouraging travelers to submit their personal information and credit card details. The ETIAS will apply …

Similarly to the European Union’s ETIAS, set to come into effect next year, the United Kingdom will require American citizens to provide biometrics and pay a fee when traveling to the country. These changes will begin implementation as early as January 2023, yet should be fully operational by the end of 2024 only. Since Brexit, …