Oman Resumes In-Country Visa Extensions for UAE Residents, Royal Oman Police (ROP) Announces
Oman resumes in-country visa extensions for UAE residents, offering a 28-day stay for OMR 20 to help travelers…
Visa-On-Arrival Fee in Egypt Rises to $30 in Cash on March 1, 2026
Egypt and the U.S. have increased visa and immigration fees in 2026, alongside new entry restrictions and a…
Australia Visa Processing Times Stay Indicative After March 25, 2026 Update
Australia warns visa processing times are estimates, not guarantees, with speed determined by priority tiers and annual caps…
National Audit Office Flags Work Permit Breaches in Kingdom of Bahrain Parliament
Bahrain and the U.S. tighten work permit oversight through new audits and restrictive asylum rules to combat fraud…
Spain Ends Golden Visa Under Organic Law 1/2025 and Entrepreneurs Law
Spain ended its Golden Visa program on April 3, 2025, to curb housing speculation, while preserving rights for…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) Grants Visa Extensions, Penalty-Free Exit Until April 18
Saudi Arabia grants a penalty-free exit or extension window until April 18, 2026, for visitors stranded by flight…
Indian E-Visa: Lean Season (april to June) 30-Day E-Tourist Visa Costs $10
Indian e-Visa fees depend on arrival dates, with 30-day stays costing $10 from April-June and $25 otherwise. Applications…
U.S. Expands Social Media Vetting to More Nonimmigrant Visa Categories on March 30, 2026
U.S. expands social media vetting to 15 more visa categories by March 2026, requiring public profiles for security…
Afghanistan Launches E-Visa at Kabul International Airport, Letter of Invitation (LOI) Required
Afghanistan launches a $123.71 tourist e-visa for 30-day stays via Kabul airport, though Indian citizens can still access…
Israel, Visa Waiver Program, January 30, 2023: First U.S. Hurdle Cleared
Israel remains in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program as of 2026. Eligible citizens can use ESTA for 90-day…
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot Program in Office of the Spokesperson Fact Sheet
U.S. expands Visa Bond Pilot Program to 50 countries; B-1/B-2 applicants may face $15k refundable bonds to curb…
Cabinet Extends IVFRT Scheme Under Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 with Rs 1,800 Crore
India extends its IVFRT immigration scheme to 2031 with a Rs 1,800 crore budget, introducing mobile services and…
Afghanistan Launches E-Visa System for Tourists with $8 Application Fee and $123.71 Visa Fee
Afghanistan launches a 2026 tourist e-visa system, allowing online applications and removing embassy visits for a $128 fee…
Cognizant Shifts India Hiring Geography, H-1B Plans Toward GIFT City
Cognizant expands into India's tier-2 cities like Visakhapatnam while H-1B policy shifts prioritize high-skill, high-wage roles over location.