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Bahamas Blocks Haitians from U.S. Visa Interviews Amid Shifts

Bahamian authorities refuse entry to Haitians seeking U.S. visa interviews, clashing with a Sept 6, 2025 State Department rule that…

Canada Student Visa Rejections in 2025: What Indian Applicants Must Know

IRCC refusal rates for Indian student visas surged to about 80% in 2025 due to stricter proof-of-funds (around CA$20,635), tougher…

Europe Moves to Tighten Visas for Russian Citizens Amid Sanctions

The EU is moving toward tougher Schengen visa rules for Russians in a proposed 19th sanctions package, targeting tourist visas,…

UAE Residents Enjoy Visa-Free Travel to 140+ Countries in 2025

More than 140 countries now allow visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for UAE residency visa holders in 2025, widening travel options…

US Visa Overhaul 2025: What Indians Need to Know by November 1

New State Department rules restrict visa interviews by residence: nonimmigrant interviews enforced from September 6, 2025; immigrant interviews tied to…

South Africa Grants 90-day visa-free Access to Croatian Citizens

From September 12, 2025, Croatian ordinary passport holders can visit South Africa visa-free for 90 days with one possible 90-day…

US Visa Processing Tightened: Apply Only From Your Home Country

Beginning September 2025, most nonimmigrant applicants must apply in their nationality or residence country and attend in-person interviews; exceptions are…

US Tightens Nonimmigrant Visas: India Faces Mandatory Interviews, Fees

From early September 2025, third‑country visa interviews are banned and most applicants must attend in‑person interviews in their country of…