It’s kinda wild how getting a visa can be mad easy in some countries and a total nightmare in others, although it's 2025. From exp, some places fire off e-visas in a few hours, and it's neat. BUT then others hit you with random paperwork and embassy sites ( 2003 lookalike).
Japan and Turkey seem pretty chill lately, but Schengen visas are still a toss-up depending on where you apply. Which countries surprised you with their process in 2025?