Denmark Opens New Visa Centre in Chiang Mai Through VFS Global
Denmark opened a VFS Global visa application centre in Chiang Mai on September first, twenty twenty-six. It is…
Morocco: Accès Maroc Portal Back Online for E-Visa Applications via AEVM
Morocco’s Accès Maroc e-Visa portal is back online, though some applicants still face freezes after a late-August disruption.…
Schengen Visa Applications from China See Double-Digit Growth, VFS Global Reports
VFS Global said Chinese Schengen visa applications posted double-digit growth in the first half of 2026. Its China…
Germany Clarifies Free Movement Work Rights for EU/EEA, Swiss, and 31 Other Nations
Germany allows EU/EEA and Swiss citizens to work without a visa under free movement. The 31-country rule is…
State Department Ordered to Detail Efforts to Restart Immigrant Visa Public-Charge Screening
The State Department has paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide for officer training on public-charge screening. The disruption affects…
Federal Court Order Ends 75-Country Immigrant Visa Pause, State Dept. Confirms
The State Department ended its January 2026 immigrant visa pause for 75 countries after a court order, but…
State Department’s INA 221(i) Authority Lets Consular Officers Cancel Visas Anytime
Under INA Section 221(i), the State Department can revoke a visa at any time after issuance. A revocation…
Iran Wrestling Chief Warns of U.S. Event Boycott Over Visa Denials
Iran says it will boycott the UWW U23 World Championships in the United States if even one delegation…
Which Japan Applications Escape the October Fee Rise, Including Certificates of Eligibility
Japan’s October 1, 2026 immigration fee overhaul leaves Certificate of Eligibility applications free, while most residence filings move…
Medical Exams, Police Certificates, and Visa Interview Pause: What Expats Need to Know
The visa interview pause is forcing applicants to check document validity closely. Medical Exams and Police Certificates may…
Age-Out Risk Rises as National Visa Center Delays Immigrant Visa Interviews
Immigrant visa interviews at U.S. posts worldwide were paused or rescheduled on August 25–26, 2026. The cancellations are…
Nigerian and Pakistani Visitor Visa Waits Climb as India’s Processing Times Fall
Canada’s latest IRCC update showed India’s visitor-visa wait at 32 days, far below Pakistan’s 77 days and Nigeria’s…
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,…