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Philippine Travelers Begin Visa-Free Oman Trips in 2026
Oman will add the Philippines to its visa-exempt list “from 2026,” reportedly allowing up to 14-day tourist stays. No specific…
Guidelines for Indian Nationals Attending U.S. Visa Interviews
Verify your immigration status before any USCIS or consular appointment. Overstays and unauthorized work can prompt detention if records are…
DNA Not Required for ESTA Right Now, CBP Sees Future Data Use
A CBP proposal would expand I-94 and ESTA data collection—potentially including DNA and extended social media, phone and email histories—affecting…
Egypt hikes tourist visa fee for first time in ten years
Effective Dec. 1, 2025, Egypt raised the tourist visa fee from $25 to $45 under Law No. 175 of 2025.…
Belarus Nears 210,000 Visa-Free Visitors in 2025, Officials Say
Belarus welcomed 207,334 visa-free visitors through Dec. 1, 2025, under a 38-country scheme expanded in July 2024. Cumulative entries since…
No Joint Visa-On-Arrival Alliance: Thailand and Partners, 2025 Update
There is no official multilateral visa-on-arrival agreement among Thailand, Qatar, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Oman. Thailand permits Indians 60-day visa-free…
Russia-China Visa-Free Regime Allows 30-Day Stays for Chinese Citizens
A reciprocal visa-free agreement between Russia and China allows citizens to travel for up to 30 days for non-work purposes…
Maintaining F-1 Status Over Winter Break: Do’s and Don’ts
During Winter break, F-1 students must keep SEVIS active, confirm I-20 and travel signatures, and carry essential documents. OPT/STEM travelers…