Visa
Country-by-country visa application guides with document checklists, eligibility criteria, processing timelines, and interview preparation tips. Covers tourist, work, student, and transit visas worldwide.
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 26 directive. Only preexisting appointments are proceeding. Applicants must submit expanded social…
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…
UAE’s 13 Work Permits 2025: Fast Digital Processing and Rules
UAE updated work-permit system (August 2025) offers 13 permit types and faster digital processing via MoHRE and free…
State Department Suspends All Visitor Visa Processing for Gazans
The State Department suspended all B1/B2 visitor visas for Gazans on August 17, 2025, pausing medical-humanitarian travel amid…
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…