Starting June 9, 2025, nationals from 19 countries will face new U.S. visa restrictions under a Presidential Proclamation designed to address national security and public safety concerns. The move, which includes both full and partial suspensions, will affect a range of visa categories, including tourist, student, and immigrant visas. This policy change has far-reaching implications […]
The UAE Golden Visa is one of the most attractive residency options for expats, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to secure long-term stability in one of the world’s most dynamic economies. With benefits that include business ownership, no sponsor requirement, and the ability to sponsor your family, it’s no wonder the Golden Visa has become a […]
The U.S. State Department has officially opened student visa applications for the 2025 academic year, offering a new opportunity for international students to study at world-renowned universities. However, this comes with a warning: visa holders must use their status responsibly, as the U.S. government ties every visa decision to national security concerns. At the same […]
British nationals abroad who lose their passports or face urgent travel needs will soon face higher costs to get home. Starting April 9, 2025, the UK government is raising the fee for Emergency Travel Documents and Emergency Passports to a flat rate of £125. This update affects anyone relying on urgent consular help while overseas. […]
Starting July 1, 2025, the doors to Armenia will open wider for residents of the United Arab Emirates. Anyone holding a valid UAE residency permit can enter Armenia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This change simplifies travel for millions of UAE-based expatriates. It removes visa paperwork, […]
The United Kingdom has started a major overhaul of its immigration system that cuts off access to low-skilled work visas, raises the bar for skilled migrants, and puts pressure on employers to invest in the local workforce. These changes, announced by the Home Office on July 1 and set to begin on July 22, mark […]
Thousands of Indian students are putting their U.S. study plans on hold, not because they want to, but because they feel they have to. Long visa delays, unexpected cancellations, and inconsistent approvals are forcing them to rethink everything, sometimes just weeks before departure. The U.S. has been the top destination for Indian students for years. […]
Germany is overhauling its visa process, and if you’ve ever worried about what happens after a visa denial, this news is especially relevant. Starting July 1, 2025, Germany will no longer offer the remonstration procedure, a once-common method for contesting visa rejections. The change affects both Schengen and national visas, and it’s part of a […]
Looking to live and work in Europe? Italy’s latest migration policy may be your opening. The Italian government is launching one of its largest legal migration plans ever—approving nearly 500,000 work visas for non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028. That translates into thousands of new opportunities across agriculture, construction, tourism, and caregiving sectors. With quotas […]
What’s New: Saudi Visa Policy Update Saudi Arabia resumed visit visa issuance in late June 2025 for citizens of 14 countries, following a suspension that was in effect since April 13. The affected countries include Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. The suspension had halted new […]
The U.S. State Department has confirmed a major change to the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program for Fiscal Year 2025. Instead of the usual 55,000 green cards up for grabs, only around 52,000 will be available—thanks to recent federal legislation that quietly trimmed the program’s annual limit. For hopeful immigrants worldwide, this reduction means stiffer […]
Imagine landing in Dubai, catching a Formula 1 race in Bahrain, wandering a Qatari art museum, and watching the sunset over Oman’s mountains, all on a single visa. That kind of seamless Gulf experience is about to become a reality. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has just approved a unified tourist visa that will let […]