The United States is set to reintroduce a visa bond program that could require certain foreign visitors to deposit as much as $15,000 before being allowed entry for short-term business or tourism purposes. The initiative
Kuwait has unveiled sweeping changes to its visa regulations, removing educational barriers, extending visit durations, and relaxing airline restrictions, in a strategic move to attract more visitors and establish itself as a prominent travel hub
Singapore is set to implement a new immigration measure known as No-Boarding Directives (NBDs), designed to prevent high-risk travelers from entering the country before they even board a plane or ship. How the No-Boarding Directives
Belgium has released its updated 2025 shortage occupation list, featuring 81 professions now eligible for fast-track work visa processing, down from 82 in 2024. The annual update, issued by regional employment agency Actiris, reflects shifting
The United States has taken aim at some Nigerian state governors for spending lavishly at a time when the country is struggling with worsening economic hardship. Reports indicate that certain governors are committing billions of
Starting August 23, Russia will broaden the scope of its electronic visa (e-visa) program, doubling the visa’s validity from 60 to 120 days and extending the maximum continuous stay from 16 to 30 days. The
Spain has scrapped the 90-day minimum stay rule for specific foreign work permits issued under its Entrepreneurs Law, allowing skilled professionals to legally take on short-term assignments with greater ease. Authorities can now grant work
Saudi Arabia has rolled out a 30-day grace period for foreign nationals with expired visit visas, granting them a temporary window to leave the Kingdom without incurring additional legal consequences. The initiative, introduced by the
Nigerian designers are now obtaining more British fashion visas than any other nationality. This surge underscores both the rising global impact of Nigeria’s fashion industry and the UK’s drive to diversify its creative sectors. Between
The United States government has issued a fresh warning against the misuse of tourist visas, stating that using such visas with the primary aim of giving birth in the country is prohibited and could lead
Thailand has officially scrapped its earlier plan to implement an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and will instead introduce a new system known as the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers from visa-exempt countries. This
The United States may soon undergo significant immigration policy shifts, with Joseph Edlow, the newly appointed Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), indicating major reforms to both the H-1B visa program and the
The U.S. Department of State has announced a revised policy that will limit eligibility for interview waivers in nonimmigrant visa applications, effective from September 2, 2025. An interview waiver allows certain applicants to obtain or
In a bold move to revitalize its tourism industry and stimulate economic growth, Sri Lanka has announced an expansion of its free tourist visa initiative to include 40 countries, effective from July 2025. The updated
The United Kingdom Home Office has introduced major changes to its immigration framework, eliminating more than 100 mid-level occupations from the list of roles eligible for the Skilled Worker visa. This new policy is poised