Panama begins formal process to aspire to the US visa waiver program
Panama has formalized its aspiration to the US Visa Waiver Program by establishing an inter-agency working group aimed at enhancing border security, information exchange, and academic, cultural, and business ties.
Washington has set an ultimatum: the US insists on access to European citizens' database
The US is intensifying its immigration policy demands from European countries, insisting on access to biometric and sensitive data of European citizens as a condition for remaining in the Visa Waiver Program.
Philippines offers 2-week visa-free stays to lure Chinese tourists
The Philippines has announced a one-year visa-waiver program allowing Chinese nationals to stay for two weeks without a visa, applicable for tourism and business.