Thailand Plans 30-Day Visa-Free Stay Limit in 2026 to Curb Abuse by Criminals
Thailand to reduce visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days in 2026 to curb illegal activity. Most tourists…
Italian Visa Centers Ban Third-Party Submissions, VMS and Almaviva Enforce Rule
Italy bans third-party visa agents in Russia after a corruption scandal, requiring in-person applications and causing processing delays…
U.S. Waives $15,000 Visa Bond for 2026 FIFA World Cup Fans with FIFA Pass
U.S. waives $15,000 visa bond for 2026 World Cup fans using the FIFA PASS system, removing financial barriers…
Cairo International Airport Launches Digital Visa-On-Arrival System with QR Code
Egypt launches digital visa-on-arrival at Cairo Airport, replacing paper stamps with QR codes to ease congestion and modernize…
Immigration Services Agency of Japan Tightens Ryugaku Visa Rules, Requires Stronger Financial Proof
Japan tightens Ryugaku visa rules in 2026 with stricter financial checks, N5 language requirements, and mandatory school audits…
ICE Flags 10,000 Foreign Students in STEM OPT Visa Misuse Probe
ICE flags 10,000 students for OPT visa misuse in 2026, targeting shell companies and status violations. Affected F-1…
Visa Bulletins Show Priority Dates Retrogressed for India and China Employment Cases
Learn what happens when a visa bulletin is retrogressed. Understand how backward-moving cutoff dates pause green card approvals…
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays for 93 Countries After Tourist Behavior Backlash
Thailand will cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for 93 countries in 2026 to curb illegal…
Immigration New Zealand Takes Visa Portal Offline May 13, Nzeta and Skilled Migrants Alert
Immigration New Zealand's online portal will be offline May 13, 2026, for upgrades, affecting Skilled Migrant and student…
VFS Global Runs 12 Premium Centres for UK Visa Applicants Under UK Visas and Immigration
VFS Global opens 12 Premium UK Visa Centres in India, offering optional comfort upgrades while UKVI maintains final…
U.S. Colleges See 20% Drop in Foreign Students as Trump Visa Clampdown Bites
U.S. colleges report a 20% drop in international enrollment in 2026 as strict visa rules and travel bans…
Mauritius Rolls Out $1 Million Golden Visa, Boosting Travel and Luxury Living
Mauritius launches a $1M Golden Visa program for 2026, capping entry at 100 investors annually to boost technology…
Philippines and Paraguay Sign Visa Waiver Agreement for Ordinary Passports During State Visit
The Philippines and Paraguay signed a reciprocal visa waiver for ordinary passport holders on May 11, 2026, to…
US Consulate General in Kolkata Opens New B1/B2 Visa Priority Slots for Parents 50+
US Consulate Kolkata opens priority B1/B2 visa slots for parents aged 50+ with children in the US to…