World Mar 10 Watch 7:12 Denmark is introducing vaccine passports, eliminating the need to quarantine Europe's tourist industry has taken a beating during this pandemic, spurring Denmark to introduce vaccine passports as a way to boost travel. The digital documents will provide proof of a traveler’s COVID-related health, eliminating the need to quarantine upon arrival… By Malcolm Brabant, Layla Quran
Nation Nov 02 State Department to identify child sex offenders on passports The State Department said Wednesday it would begin revoking passports of registered child sex offenders and will require them to apply for a new one that carries a "unique identifier" of their status. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Economy Mar 23 Why one-percenters spend billions on foreign passports A growing number of countries offer individuals passports in return for investment, and the wealthy have been taking advantage of such programs in increasing numbers. By Vikram Mansharamani
World May 14 How Chinese millionaires buy U.S. citizenship For this week’s Shortwave, PJ Tobia looks at the practice and pitfalls of EB-5 investor visa program, which is due to expire in September. By P. J. Tobia, Marina Lopes
Jun 24 Watch Despite U.S. Pressure, Countries Have ‘Substantial Discretion’ on Extradition Despite U.S. Pressure, Countries Have 'Substantial Discretion' on Extradition… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch Cuba Opens Travel Abroad for Most Citizens, Eliminating Exit Visa Requirement Reversing what had been Cuba's policy since 1959, most Cuban citizens can now travel abroad without a special exit permit and letter of invitation. Some see the policy reversal as an important step for reform, while others view it as… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch Cuba Loosens Restrictions on Travel Abroad for Its Citizens Ray Suarez reports on Cuba's move to make foreign travel easier for its citizens. Starting in January, most Cubans will only need a passport and a visa from their destination country, though limitations will remain on professionals like doctors. While… Continue watching
Jun 08 U.S. to Suspend New Border Rules to Ease Passport Backlog By PBS NewsHour The Bush administration said Friday that it would temporarily relax rules requiring passports for U.S. citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean because of long waits in processing passports. Continue reading