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Italy Leads the Way in Visa Reform with Transparent Online Waiting List
The Italian Embassy in Islamabad has replaced its 'click-day' visa booking with a chronological online waiting list. This reform seeks…
63,000 People Refused Visas to Ireland Over Two Years
The report critiques the unverified claim of 63,000 Irish visa refusals over two years. It explains that Ireland's complex immigration…
Egypt Arrests Woman in Hajj Visa Scam Linked to Umrah Scheme
A woman in Egypt was detained for defrauding 11 people through a fake Hajj and Umrah visa scheme on social…
Thailand Trip Visa Reforms Take Effect February 10 2026 for Longer Stays
Thailand has finalized major visa reforms effective February 2026. Key updates include longer visa-exempt stays for many nationalities, new long-term…
US Senators Push Back on Social Media Handles for Visa Waiver Program ESTA
U.S. Senators are urging the CBP to scrap a draft rule requiring Visa Waiver Program travelers to submit five years…
DEA Supervisor Arrested as Dominican Republic Office Closes in Visa-Fraud Probe
The DEA has closed its Santo Domingo headquarters amid a DHS investigation into a supervisor's alleged role in visa fraud.…
Visa Delays Disrupt January Intakes for UK Student Visa Applicants
New immigration policies in the UK and U.S. have caused widespread disruption for international students in early 2026. Higher refusal…
Vietnam to Replace Consular Legalization with Apostille System
Vietnam has joined the Hague Apostille Convention, set to replace the complex consular legalization process on September 11, 2026. Until…