Saudi Arabia and Russia Allow 90-Day Visa-Free Travel Under Federal Law No. 260-FZ
Saudi Arabia and Russia maintain a 90-day visa-free agreement for tourism and business in 2026, subject to Russian…
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EU Countries Boost Schengen Visa Issuance to Russian Citizens by 10%
EU Schengen visa issuance to Russians rose 10% in 2025, but multiple-entry permits dropped 90% by early 2026…
UAE Residents Rush Schengen Visa Applications Ahead of Eid Al Adha Break
UAE residents face 8-week waits for 2026 Schengen visa appointments, forcing many to reroute summer holiday plans to…
Switzerland Reimposes Border Checks with France Ahead of G7 Summit in Évian
Switzerland will reintroduce temporary border checks with France from June 10-19, 2026, to secure the G7 summit in…
Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Visa Exemption Deal for Diplomatic and Special Passports
Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed a visa exemption for diplomatic and special passport holders on May 6, 2026,…
Visa Rules Tighten as 2026 World Cup Nears, Deepening Staffing Shortages and Hotel Booking Fears
U.S. hotels warn that staffing shortages and strict visa rules are causing 2026 World Cup bookings to fall…
Turkey–saudi Coordination Council Eyes Visa-Free Travel Deal as Intelligence Chief Hakan Fidan Meets
Turkey and Saudi Arabia will sign a landmark visa-free travel agreement on May 6, 2026, removing entry requirements…
Thailand Tightens 2026 Entry Rules with Mandatory Health Insurance and Visa-Free Rollback
Thailand plans to tighten tourism rules in 2026 by cutting visa-free stays to 30 days, reducing eligible countries,…
Italy Drops Biometric Border Checks for May Half-Term, Brings Back Passport Stamps
Italy plans to ease airport congestion by allowing passport stamps instead of biometric checks when lines exceed 45…