Cabinet Weighs Visa Blocks for Russian Athletes After IOC Rebuffs Mirjam Sterk
The Netherlands may impose visa blocks on Russian and Belarusian athletes to stop competition under national symbols. Mirjam…
Bangladesh New E-Passport Biometrics Appointment-Only via Passportriyadh.com
Starting September 9, 2026, Bangladesh’s embassy in Riyadh will collect e-passport biometrics only from applicants with prior appointments.…
Kenya Tightens Work Permit Rules for Foreigners Amid Crackdown
Kenya is cracking down on foreign nationals in informal retail, saying visa-free entry does not allow work or…
Kyrgyz Envoy Proposes $100–200 Visa Fee for US Visitors in Radio Azattyk Chat
Kyrgyz official Edil Baisalov proposed a $100 to $200 visa fee for U.S. visitors as a response to…
Italy Probes Visa Issuance in Minsk for Leipzig Sabotage Suspect
Italy is checking a visa issued in Minsk after reports tied it to the Leipzig/Halle sabotage case. German…
Italian Embassy Warns Pakistani Visa Applicants on Forged Study Documents
Italy’s embassy in Islamabad warned Pakistani study visa applicants about forged financial documents. Fake papers, especially proof-of-funds files,…
EU Tightens Visa Rules for Russian Tourists with Schengen Entry Ban for Ex-Combatants
EU ministers backed tougher Schengen visa rules for Russian tourists and an EU-wide entry ban for Russian ex-combatants,…
New Passport Rules for Ireland Ferries Require Valid Passport or Irish Card
From September 28, 2026, passengers on certain Ireland-Britain ferry routes must show a valid passport or Irish passport…
State Department Rule Would Tie Child Passports to EO 14418 Parent Proof
A draft State Department rule would require parents to prove citizenship or immigration status when applying for a…
Indonesia Requests Data from South Korea on Jeju Visa Fraud Scheme
Indonesia is seeking confirmation from South Korea over alleged visa fraud in Jeju. The embassy is working with…
Medical Exams, Police Certificates, and Visa Interview Pause: What Expats Need to Know
The visa interview pause is forcing applicants to check document validity closely. Medical Exams and Police Certificates may…
Turkey Grants Visa Exemption to Syrian Diplomatic Passport Holders Under Erdoğan Decree
Turkey has granted an immediate visa exemption to Syrian diplomatic passport holders. The rule covers official work, tourism…
Australia Plans September Immigration Crackdown Targeting International Students
Australia is preparing new September visa reforms that could restrict international students, tighten visitor rules, and limit visa…
Peru Launches Electronic Visa System with E-SAMI and Emergency Passport Services
Peru launched e-SAMI on August 24, 2026, adding an electronic visa and a new emergency passport for Peruvians…