Russia Grants Visa-Free Entry to Vietnamese Visitors from October 15
Vietnamese ordinary-passport holders can visit Russia visa-free for up to 30 days per trip from October 15, 2026,…
Self-Transfer Layovers: When You Need a Visa (and Immigration)
Separate tickets, a bag recheck or a terminal change usually mean passing immigration, so you need entry permission,…
Leon Schreiber Eases Immigration Directive 13 of 2026 60-Day Advance-Filing Requirement
Immigration Directive 13 of 2026 lets eligible applicants in South Africa apply to extend or change visa conditions…
Vassilis Maragos Briefs Armenian Mps on 2029 Visa Liberalisation Action Plan
Armenia aims to complete the EU’s Visa Liberalisation Action Plan by 2029, but meeting that target will not…
New Passport Rules Hit London Gatwick as Contactless Egates Adopt Facial-Recognition Technology
Upgraded contactless eGates began operating at London Gatwick during the week of October 6, 2026. Eligible British citizens…
European Commission to Propose Visa Restrictions on Schengen Tourist Visas for Russians in January
The European Commission is expected to propose tighter visa rules for Russian citizens in January 2027, but no…
Private Social Media and U.S. Visa Administrative Processing: What Happens Next
From October 1, 2026, I, TN, and TD applicants must make relevant social media profiles public or open…
US Confirms Greece’s Full Compliance with Visa Waiver Program, Says Robert Law to Michalis Chrysochoidis
Greece has met the requirements for full participation in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, ending years of heightened…
Munich Airport Transit Visa: Who Needs One in 2026
20 nationalities need a German airport transit visa at Munich. India was dropped June 3, 2026. Exemptions, MUC…
New E-Visa System Launches October 1, 2026, State Migration Service Confirms
Turkmenistan’s e-visa system opened on October 1, 2026, but important rules remain unsettled. Applicants should check whether their…
Saudi Arabia Eases Entry Visas for Highly Skilled Expatriate Workers and Immediate Families
Saudi Arabia is allowing eligible family members to start entry-visa applications alongside a highly skilled expatriate worker’s employment-visa…
Czechia May Ease Short-Term Visa Rules for Belarusians with Family Ties
The Czech cabinet was scheduled to consider a proposal on October 5, 2026, that would expand access to…
REAL ID Rules: Proof of Lawful Presence and Social Security Number Required
REAL ID applicants generally need proof of identity and lawful presence, a Social Security number record, and two…
Nexus Application Rules Change for Canada and U.S. With Conditional Approval Before Enrolment Interview
NEXUS applicants conditionally approved from April 1, 2027, onward will have two years to schedule an enrolment interview.…