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US Considers Canceling Bob Vylan’s Visa After ‘Death to the IDF’ Chant

Bob Vylan risks U.S. visa revocation for chanting ‘death to the IDF’ at Glastonbury. The U.S. State Department’s decision will…

Thailand Tightens Visa Fraud Enforcement with New Digital Arrival Card

Thailand arrested a Vietnamese man at Don Mueang Airport for a forged visa stamp, using new TDAC and biometric checks.…

Home Office Keeps Spouse Visa Fees Despite Bereavement, No Refunds

In 2025, the UK spouse visa fee is £1,938 and non-refundable, even if the applicant dies before entry. The Home…

South Africa Joins Kenya, Nigeria, and Others to Reform African Visa Travel

South Africa and six countries formed a visa-free travel coalition effective June 2025. Several African nations began visa-free policies earlier…

F1 Visa Approved at Interview Then Rejected: Confusing Case Sparks Online Concern

An Indian student faced visa refusal after verbal approval in June 2025, reflecting a 41% F1 denial rate. Increased security…

UK Visa Delays Raise Concerns for Indian Students in the US

Indian students in the US face UK visa delays averaging eight weeks due to high demand and staffing issues. Priority…

Germany Ends Visa Appeal Rights Amid Delays for Turkish Students

Starting July 2025, Germany ends informal visa appeals, forcing rejected applicants to reapply or pursue costly court appeals. This affects…

Ireland Enforces New Visa Rules for South African and Botswana Nationals

Ireland imposes visa requirements on South African and Botswana nationals from July 2024 for all travel. Processing takes about two…