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KSA Unveils Unified KSA Visa Platform for Tourists, Family and Friends
The KSA Visa portal centralizes multiple visa types and speeds approvals—often to 60 seconds—by integrating over 30 government and private…
China Extends Visa-Free Entry to 30 Days Through 2026
China will keep visa-free entry for eligible ordinary passport holders through December 31, 2026, allowing 30-day visits for business, tourism,…
Canada Updates Medical Exam Rules for Temporary Residents in 2025
The 2025 rules shorten Canada’s IME country list and focus screening on sensitive occupations and recent travel: six months in…
Global Shopping for Thanksgiving: Tariffs, Duties, and Hidden Costs
Tariffs embedded in import costs are raising prices on Black Friday items. The U.S. $800 de minimis rule limits duties…
New $1,000 Parole Fee Takes Effect Oct 16, 2025 for U.S. Entries
On October 16, 2025, DHS will begin collecting a $1,000 fee for each parole or re-parole event under H.R. 1.…
Umrah Visa Validity Cuts to One Month Ahead of Pilgrim Surge
From the first week of November 2025, Umrah visas must be used to enter Saudi Arabia within 30 days of…
E-Visa Beats VOA for Indian Travelers: Planning and Certainty 2025
E-visas offer pre-approval, fixed fees, and faster processing—reducing refusals and queues—while visa-on-arrival fits spontaneous travel but risks delays and variable…
US Expands Biometric Exit Checks with Photo Verification
CBP’s interim rule requires live biometric facial photos of all departing non‑U.S. citizens, approved September 15, 2025. The cloud‑based TVS…