Visa
Country-by-country visa application guides with document checklists, eligibility criteria, processing timelines, and interview preparation tips. Covers tourist, work, student, and transit visas worldwide.
Brazil and India Extend Visitor Visas to 10 Years in New Deal
Beginning February 5, 2026, India and Brazil will offer 10-year reciprocal visitor visas for business and tourism. The agreement doubles the previous validity period, allowing multiple entries and reducing bureaucratic…
Migration Risk Visa Denials Push Sudanese Filmmakers Out of MAD World Blue Card
Sudanese filmmakers Mohammed Alomda and Amjad Abu Alala were forced to withdraw their project from the Berlinale Co-Production…
Sr50,000 Fine, Jail and Deportation for Visit Visa Overstays in Saudi
Saudi Arabia is enforcing strict penalties for visit visa overstays. Sponsors who fail to notify authorities face SR…
Italy Leads the Way in Visa Reform with Transparent Online Waiting List
The Italian Embassy in Islamabad has replaced its 'click-day' visa booking with a chronological online waiting list. This…
63,000 People Refused Visas to Ireland Over Two Years
The report critiques the unverified claim of 63,000 Irish visa refusals over two years. It explains that Ireland's…
Egypt Arrests Woman in Hajj Visa Scam Linked to Umrah Scheme
A woman in Egypt was detained for defrauding 11 people through a fake Hajj and Umrah visa scheme…
Thailand Trip Visa Reforms Take Effect February 10 2026 for Longer Stays
Thailand has finalized major visa reforms effective February 2026. Key updates include longer visa-exempt stays for many nationalities,…
US Senators Push Back on Social Media Handles for Visa Waiver Program ESTA
U.S. Senators are urging the CBP to scrap a draft rule requiring Visa Waiver Program travelers to submit…
DEA Supervisor Arrested as Dominican Republic Office Closes in Visa-Fraud Probe
The DEA has closed its Santo Domingo headquarters amid a DHS investigation into a supervisor's alleged role in…
Visa Delays Disrupt January Intakes for UK Student Visa Applicants
New immigration policies in the UK and U.S. have caused widespread disruption for international students in early 2026.…