Articles tagged “passports”

The 2025 Henley Passport Index makes one thing clear: travel freedom isn’t just a Western advantage anymore. And that shift isn’t just about where people go on a holiday, it matters for companies, governments, and industries that rely on people being able to move easily across borders.

Apple is testing its own version of live translation through calls and texts, but not for face-to-face conversations through wearable devices.

With many delays to the Real ID's implementation over the years, most travelers have left it until the last minute to obtain the form of ID required for domestic travel, leading to a big rush and long queues in several states.

The order, though it has been criticized by some, is unlikely to have a major financial impact on the travel industry. Fewer than 17,000 people a year use the marker on their passports, one estimate showed.

Anyone who's braved the long lines outside Indian airports knows the pain of endless document checks. DigiYatra changes all that. Now if only this was possible for international travel.

The State Department is processing passport application faster than it was prior to the pandemic. It's catching up to the post-pandemic boom.

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma unveiled at the Skift Global Forum Tuesday that the State Department plans to roll out its online passport renewal option on September 18.

Looser visa restrictions are greasing the wheels of global tourism, but the real question is whether these policies can sustain long-term growth or just offer a fleeting boost to countries eager for quick wins.

Google is making a big step toward a world where a physical wallet is obsolete. And it beat competitor Apple in announcing plans to enable a digital passport.

Today's podcast looks at the world's strongest passports, Southwest's bottom line boost, and Barcelona's updated tourism campaign.