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Azerbaijan, Maldives Leaders Discuss Streamlining Visas, Boosting Mutual Investment
Effective June 18, 2025, Azerbaijan and the Maldives waive visas for diplomatic, service and official passport holders up to 90…
Russia Expands e-Visa to 120-Day Validity, 30-Day Stay for Tourists
From August 23, 2025, Russia’s e-Visa validity increases to 120 days and maximum stay to 30 days per visit; rules…
The Gambia and South Africa Move Toward Visa-Free Travel to Boost Ties
At TICAD 9 on August 22, 2025, The Gambia and South Africa agreed to finalize a Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement…
Niger Limits Where Italians, Germans, Dutch Can Obtain Visas
Niger now requires ordinary passport holders from five European countries to file visas only in Geneva, Ankara or Moscow (effective…
South Korea to waive visas for Chinese tourists Sept 2025–Jun 2026
South Korea will offer a temporary visa waiver for Chinese tourists from late September 2025 to June 30, 2026, to…
Visa Barriers Threaten Turkish Exporters Despite Record 2025 Exports
Record Turkish exports ($265B annualized) clash with Schengen visa delays and a 16.1% refusal rate in 2023. Turkey’s expanded green…
Brazil Reinstates E-Visa for US, Canada, Australia: $80.90 Fee
Effective April 10, 2025, Brazil requires an $80.90 online e-visa for US, Canada, Australia citizens, valid ten years and allowing…
Most Nonimmigrant Visa Categories Now Require In-Person Interviews
Effective September 2, 2025, the State Department restricts interview waivers globally, requiring personal interviews for most nonimmigrant visas, including renewals.…