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Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Misses United Nations Security Council Over Visa

Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio's U.S. visa remains pending, preventing her attendance at an upcoming UN Security Council meeting.…

R&D Tax Relief, Hmrc’s Additional Information Form, United Kingdom’s HM Revenue and Customs (hmrc) Update

UK R&D tax claims now require a mandatory digital Additional Information Form (AIF) filed before the tax return. Failure to…

Kazakhstan, France, Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (epca)

Kazakhstan is working to ease Schengen visa rules through new negotiations with France, targeting lower fees and less paperwork. Conversely,…

Immigrant Visa Freeze, January 21, 2026, Brings Maximum-Degree Vetting

The U.S. is pausing immigrant-visa processing for 75 countries and requiring refundable bonds for others starting in 2026. The shift…

Vietnam to Expand Unilateral Visa Waivers to Attract High-Quality Tourists

The Vietnamese government has directed ministries to expand visa waivers and simplify entry procedures to hit a 2026 target of…

As Visa-Free Chinese Tourism Begins, Russians Reluctantly Welcome the Influx

Russia and China have launched a mutual 30-day visa-free entry regime effective through September 2026. The policy targets a surge…

Tajikistan and Iran to Lift Visa Requirements for International Truck Drivers

A new agreement between Tajikistan and Iran will allow international truck drivers to travel visa-free starting March 2026. Drivers can…

Japan Visa Helps Indian Passport Holders Gain Mexico Visa-Free Entry

A valid Japan visa now serves as a powerful travel asset for Indians, granting easier access to Mexico, Georgia, UAE,…