India Raises Concerns with US Over Fixed 4-Year Visa Rule Starting September 2026
The U.S. will replace 'duration of status' with fixed 4-year visa limits starting September 15, 2026, prompting India…
New Zealand Now Requires Police Certificates Upfront for Long-Stay Visa Applications
Immigration New Zealand now mandates police certificates for stays over 24 months. Missing documents lead to visa refusal…
IRCC Pauses Parents and Grandparents Program Intake, Super Visa Remains Key Option
Canada paused the Parents and Grandparents Program on July 15, 2026. Families can use the Super Visa for…
UAE Doubles Emirates ID Renewal Window to One Year, Federal Authority for Identity Announces
UAE citizens can now renew Emirates IDs 12 months early. New integrated digital filing cuts processing time by…
President John Dramani Mahama Launches Ghana’s E-Visa Portal and Free Electronic Travel Authorisation
Ghana launched its e-Visa portal on May 25, 2026, offering free entry for African citizens and digitizing security…
Germany Raises Schengen Visa Fee to €90 for Short-Stay Travellers
Germany continues charging €90 for adult Schengen visas following the June 2024 EU-wide increase to improve processing times…
Pathway Student Visa Expansion in New Zealand: New Flexibility for English-Language Preparation and Qualifications Credentials Framework Courses
New Zealand expands Pathway Student Visa rules on July 20, 2026, allowing three consecutive programs and longer English…
Canada Pauses Parents and Grandparents Program Interest-To-Sponsor Forms, Super Visa Remains Option
Canada paused new Parents and Grandparents Program applications on July 15, 2026. Super Visas remain available for extended…
New F-1 Four-Year Stay Rule Replaces Duration of Status with Fixed Admission Dates and Form I-94
DHS replaces F-1 'duration of status' with fixed 4-year admission periods starting September 2026, making I-94 dates critical…
Secretary of State Rubio Announces New Visa Restrictions for Far-Left Groups
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces immediate visa denials and revocations for foreign nationals linked to designated…
France Sets Target to Issue 250,000 Annual Visas to Algerian Nationals Again
France aims to restore visa issuance for Algerians to 250,000 annually by increasing consular staffing and improving appointment…
Qatar Ministry of Interior Halts Free Visa Extensions, Urges Visitors to Pay for Renewal
Qatar has ended free automatic visa extensions and restored normal renewal fees. Visitors must renew through official channels…
UAE Five-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa: Sponsor-Free Entry, 180-Day Annual Limit
The UAE five-year multiple-entry visa allows self-sponsored stays of 90 days per visit. Applicants need a $4,000 bank…
Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee Reduces to $100 for International Visitors
Bhutan charges a $100 nightly SDF and $40 visa fee, with a new 5% tourism GST active since…