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Visa Barriers Threaten Turkish Exporters Despite Record 2025 Exports
Record Turkish exports ($265B annualized) clash with Schengen visa delays and a 16.1% refusal rate in 2023. Turkey’s expanded green…
Brazil Reinstates E-Visa for US, Canada, Australia: $80.90 Fee
Effective April 10, 2025, Brazil requires an $80.90 online e-visa for US, Canada, Australia citizens, valid ten years and allowing…
Most Nonimmigrant Visa Categories Now Require In-Person Interviews
Effective September 2, 2025, the State Department restricts interview waivers globally, requiring personal interviews for most nonimmigrant visas, including renewals.…
Nigeria to Require US Visa Applicants’ Social Media Handles in Reciprocity
Starting August 2025, Nigeria will require US visa applicants to list all social media handles used over the past five…
Visit the US Visa-Free Under New Waiver Program — Eligible Nations Listed
The U.S. added Qatar to the Visa Waiver Program in 2025, bringing membership to 43 countries. Travelers need valid electronic…
New Zealand opens Parent Boost Visitor Visa applications on September 29, 2025
From September 29, 2025, the Parent Boost Visitor Visa allows parents and grandparents up to five years per grant (ten…
Schengen visa shopping risks: Wrong-country visas can mean deportation
Schengen authorities in 2025 are cracking down on visa shopping: applicants must use the embassy of their main destination or…
Armenia and Oman Launch Reciprocal Visa-Free Travel to Boost Tourism
In 2025 Armenia and Oman enacted a reciprocal visa-free arrangement: Omanis may enter Armenia from July 1 for up to…