A senior US official said the administration has cancelled over 300,000 visas held by foreign nationals, describing the pace as faster than under any previous administration. Travellers holding US visas should check their status before flying.
The first bulletin of the new fiscal year resets annual immigrant visa numbers. EB-2 and EB-5 India regain final action dates, China moves forward in several categories, while EB-2 and EB-3 retrogress for most other countries. USCIS will accept employment-based filings under the Dates for Filing chart in October.
From 15 September 2026 nationals of about 60 countries get 30 days visa-free for tourism, replacing the 60-day scheme. Seychelles and Mauritius get 15 days. Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia move to visa on arrival at 2,000 THB. Longer bilateral arrangements of 90 days remain for a handful of countries. A one-time 30-day extension can be requested at a local immigration office.
The EU removed its last-quarter-2026 target from the official ETIAS site, and reporting points to a 2027 start as the realistic outcome. ETIAS is the online travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors to the Schengen area, and it depends on the Entry/Exit System being stable first. Until it launches, nothing changes for travellers.
Parliament approved amendments that create JESTA, an online pre-travel screening for visa-exempt visitors, similar to the US ESTA. The system is scheduled for fiscal 2028 (April 2028 to March 2029). The fee is not final; estimates range from 1,500 to 3,000 yen. Existing visa requirements do not change.
Togo joined the list of African countries that allow visa-free entry for all African nationals from 18 May 2026. Chad and the Republic of the Congo have announced the same step from 1 January 2027.
After a phased rollout that began in October 2025, EES is now in full use at the borders of 29 European countries. Passport stamps are replaced by digital records and biometrics, stored for three years. Airports report waits of up to two hours at peak times, and border authorities can no longer suspend EES checks to clear queues.
Visitors from 85 visa-exempt nationalities, including the US, Canada and EU countries, must hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation before boarding a flight, ferry or train to the UK, including transit through UK airports. It costs GBP 16, covers multiple trips and lasts two years or until the passport expires. British and Irish citizens and UK visa holders are exempt.
With the UK and Canada added in February, citizens of 50 countries can enter China with a passport and onward ticket for stays of up to 30 days. The unilateral policy runs until 31 December 2026, so an extension decision is expected before year-end.
ETIAS: the EU travel authorisationWhat it is, who needs it, and why the launch keeps moving.
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)Digital border records that replaced passport stamps in 2026.
UK ETA and eVisasWho needs an Electronic Travel Authorisation for the UK and what it costs.
US visas, ESTA and the integrity feeFees, the Visa Bulletin and recent enforcement news.
Thailand visa-free rulesThe 30-day scheme in force since 15 September 2026.
China visa-free entryWhich countries get 30 days and until when.
Japan JESTAThe pre-travel screening planned for fiscal 2028.
Visa-free AfricaCountries opening their borders to all African nationals.
What is an eVisa?eVisa vs visa on arrival vs travel authorisation.
Travel authorisations comparedESTA, Canada eTA, UK ETA, ETIAS and JESTA side by side.
How visa-free travel worksThe 90/180 rule, passport validity and overstays.
Before you travel: checklistSeven things to verify before booking a flight.
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