Azerbaijan Offers Visa on Arrival for Baku F1 from August 25 to September 30, 2026
Azerbaijan now offers a temporary visa on arrival for eligible Formula 1 visitors arriving by air in Baku.…
China Raises Visa Fees for Japanese Citizens on Reciprocal Basis, Says Mao Ning, Citing Principle of Reciprocity
China is raising visa fees for Japanese citizens starting September 14, 2026, in response to Japan’s earlier increase.…
Azerbaijan and Jordan to Lift Visa Requirements for Ordinary Passports
Azerbaijan and Jordan are considering a mutual visa-free deal for ordinary passport holders. The draft law will go…
Pakistan Extends Afghan Student Visas Amid Illegal Foreigner Repatriation Plan
Pakistan is still reviewing Afghan student visa extension requests, but deportation remains possible for foreigners without valid documents.…
Cabinet Weighs Visa Blocks for Russian Athletes After IOC Rebuffs Mirjam Sterk
The Netherlands may impose visa blocks on Russian and Belarusian athletes to stop competition under national symbols. Mirjam…
Bangladesh New E-Passport Biometrics Appointment-Only via Passportriyadh.com
Starting September 9, 2026, Bangladesh’s embassy in Riyadh will collect e-passport biometrics only from applicants with prior appointments.…
Kenya Tightens Work Permit Rules for Foreigners Amid Crackdown
Kenya is cracking down on foreign nationals in informal retail, saying visa-free entry does not allow work or…
Kyrgyz Envoy Proposes $100–200 Visa Fee for US Visitors in Radio Azattyk Chat
Kyrgyz official Edil Baisalov proposed a $100 to $200 visa fee for U.S. visitors as a response to…
Italy Probes Visa Issuance in Minsk for Leipzig Sabotage Suspect
Italy is checking a visa issued in Minsk after reports tied it to the Leipzig/Halle sabotage case. German…
Italian Embassy Warns Pakistani Visa Applicants on Forged Study Documents
Italy’s embassy in Islamabad warned Pakistani study visa applicants about forged financial documents. Fake papers, especially proof-of-funds files,…
EU Tightens Visa Rules for Russian Tourists with Schengen Entry Ban for Ex-Combatants
EU ministers backed tougher Schengen visa rules for Russian tourists and an EU-wide entry ban for Russian ex-combatants,…
New Passport Rules for Ireland Ferries Require Valid Passport or Irish Card
From September 28, 2026, passengers on certain Ireland-Britain ferry routes must show a valid passport or Irish passport…
State Department Rule Would Tie Child Passports to EO 14418 Parent Proof
A draft State Department rule would require parents to prove citizenship or immigration status when applying for a…
Indonesia Requests Data from South Korea on Jeju Visa Fraud Scheme
Indonesia is seeking confirmation from South Korea over alleged visa fraud in Jeju. The embassy is working with…