Passport Lost in Nepal Disaster: Get Emergency Travel Document with Police Report
If your passport is lost in Nepal after a disaster, file a police report immediately and contact your…
Navigating Refunds, Rebooking, and Insurance Claims After Kailash Yatra Cancellation
Nepal flash floods disrupted Kailash Mansarovar travel and stranded nearly 400 pilgrims near the China border. Refunds, rebooking,…
Trump Administration Freezes Visa Appointments Worldwide, Halting Processing
U.S. embassies and consulates have paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide for training and updated screening guidance. The State…
Iran Envoy Sheibani Gets Six-Month Lebanese Visa Despite Persona Non Grata Status
Lebanon’s General Security gave Mohammad Reza Sheibani a six-month residence permit even after the Foreign Minister declared him…
U.S. Department of State Expands Expedited B-1/B-2 Visa Appointments with $750 Fee
The State Department expanded its paid B-1/B-2 interview pilot to five new posts on August 18, 2026. Applicants…
Northern Cyprus E-Visa for 3 Nationalities Takes Effect, Says Ünal Üstel
Northern Cyprus announced a new e-visa system for Armenian, Nigerian and Syrian nationals. Screening will happen online before…
Peru Launches Electronic Visa System with E-SAMI and Emergency Passport Services
Peru launched e-SAMI on August 24, 2026, adding an electronic visa and a new emergency passport for Peruvians…
US Targets 200,000 in Historic Mass Visa Revocation, Blocking B-1/B-2 Holders from Asylum
The Trump administration plans a possible mass visa revocation affecting up to 200,000 B-1 and B-2 holders who…
Spain Probes BLS International in €25,000 Schengen Visa Racket
Spain’s National Court is investigating an alleged visa racket in Algiers and examining BLS International’s role in appointments…
Saudi Arabia Opens Visa Center with Biometric Registration in Damascus
Saudi Arabia has opened a Tasheer visa services center in Damascus, giving Syrians a local place to file…
UAE Deportations Surge as Over 20,000 Pakistani Nationals Face Visa Issues
The UAE and Saudi Arabia deported thousands of Pakistani nationals in early 2026 for visa violations, criminal acts,…
Federal Judge Blocks Policy Suspending Visa Processing for 75 Nations
U.S. Judge Jeannette Vargas vacates the 2026 visa suspension for 75 nations, ordering the State Department to resume…
Colombia Lifts Visa Requirements for Israeli Travelers in Policy Shift
Colombia and Israel eliminate visa requirements starting September 1, 2026, as part of a major diplomatic reset including…
Tougher EU Visa Rules for Latvia Set to Restrict Entry
Latvia tightens visa and residence rules in 2026 with new border crackdowns, strict permit quotas, and the removal…