World Mar 15 AP report: Russia imposes its passport on occupied Ukraine, coercing hundreds of thousands into citizenship By Lori Hinnant, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
Nation Jul 04 What U.S. passport delays mean for summer travel A much-feared backup of U.S. passport applications has snarled summer plans for would-be travelers around the world. By Laurie Kellman, Rebecca Santana, David Koenig, Associated Press
Nation Jun 30 U.S. to add ‘X’ gender marker on passports Transgender and intersex Americans will have the power to identify their own gender on travel documents by the end of this year, an administration official said. By Kate Sosin, Orion Rummler, The 19th
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
Mar 23 Why one-percenters spend billions on foreign passports By Vikram Mansharamani 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. Continue reading
May 14 How Chinese millionaires buy U.S. citizenship By P. J. Tobia, Marina Lopes 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. Continue reading
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