Bulgaria Golden Visa 2025: Requirements, Application, and Costs Guide
Bulgaria’s Golden Visa provides immediate permanent residency for non-EU investors who place €512,000 into qualifying assets for five…
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…
U.S. Visa Crackdown Threatens Fans’ Access to 2026 World Cup
Visa policy changes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup include a June 5, 2025 travel ban covering…
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,…
U.S. Government Withdraws Visa of Grenada Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall
On August 21, 2025, the U.S. revoked Dennis Cornwall’s visa, barring him from all U.S. travel. The measure…
Court Allows Exceptions for Diversity Visa Winners Affected by June 2025 Travel Ban
A June 2025 travel ban blocks immigrant visas for 19 countries, reducing DV-2025 allocations to 52,000. By August…
EU Issued Over 600,000 Visas to Moroccan Citizens in 2024
The EU granted 606,000 visas to Moroccans in 2024 (up 2.6%), with a 19.08% refusal rate. France issued…
Australian arts students blocked from US exchange by visa interview suspension
A global pause on new F, M, and J-1 visa interviews began May 27, 2025, following a May…
Iran and Belarus Announce Visa-Free Travel and Three Weekly Flights
Iran and Belarus signed an August 20–21, 2025 agreement introducing visa-free tourism and three weekly Tehran–Minsk flights. Twelve…
Trump renewable energy ban threatens immigrant workers and visa holders
On August 20, 2025 the administration centralized wind and solar approvals under Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, effectively stopping…
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…
India to Ease Business Visas for Chinese Executives from Vivo, Xiaomi
Following diplomatic thaw, India will permit senior non-technical Chinese executives back in 2025, with most business visa applications…
Japan and South Korea to permit second working holiday visas from Oct 2025
Starting October 2025, Japan and South Korea will allow a second working holiday visa for citizens aged 18–25,…
From Job Offer to Residency: Iceland Work Visa Guide 2025 Explained
To qualify for an Iceland work visa in 2025, obtain a signed job offer, meet income thresholds (247,572…