EU–GCC Summit: Albudaiwi Says Five Gulf States Very Close to Schengen Visa Waiver
Five Gulf countries may begin a process toward Schengen visa waivers, with a possible announcement at the October…
Jung Chung-Rae’s U.S. Visa Delay Forces Americas Audit Delegation Reroute
Rep. Jung Chung-rae changed from the Americas audit delegation to the Europe group after his U.S. visa application…
Schengen Visa Invitation Letter: Sample and Country Rules
Schengen invitation letter samples, plus the host documents 7 countries require: Germany's EUR 29 form, France's EUR 30…
New E-Visa System Launches October 1, 2026, State Migration Service Confirms
Turkmenistan’s e-visa system opened on October 1, 2026, but important rules remain unsettled. Applicants should check whether their…
Bush Airport Evacuated After Improvised Explosive Device Found on 9/11 Anniversary, Houston Police Department Says
A custodian found a fused device in a Bush Airport restroom on September 11, 2026. Testing detected a…
European Commissioner: Armenia Alone in Line for EU Visa Liberalization as Enlargement Stalls
Armenia is negotiating visa liberalization with the EU, but Armenian citizens still need visas for eligible short-term travel…
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Lapses Put US Visa Waiver Program Under Review Amid Hamam Al-Hammami Case
The United States is expected to review Israel’s advance screening procedures after an alleged attack aboard Flydubai Flight…
Thailand LTR Visa Hits 12,000 Approvals, Adding USD 1.28 Billion as Board of Investment Attracts Highly Skilled Professionals
Thailand’s Board of Investment reported 12,010 Long-Term Resident Visa approvals over four years and estimated USD 1.28 billion…
Latvia Proposes Temporary Suspension of Visas for Uzbek Citizens
Latvia’s Interior Ministry proposed temporarily suspending visas for Uzbek citizens, citing security concerns and a need for better…
Philippines Confirms Visa-Free Entry for Moroccan Tourists, Requires Etravel Registration
Moroccan tourists remain eligible for visa-free entry to the Philippines for an initial 30-day stay, the Philippine Embassy…
Saudi Arabia Expands Tourist Evisa and Visa-On-Arrival to Kosovo and Guyana
Kosovo and Guyana have joined Saudi Arabia’s tourist visa program, with eVisa and visa-on-arrival routes available. Travelers still…
UK Airports to Roll Out Facial Recognition E-Gates, Passports Still Required
Facial recognition is planned for arrival e-gates at Birmingham and East Midlands, starting with British passport holders. Airlines…
Know Someone Misusing a US Visa? Report Visa Fraud on State Department Online Portal
The State Department’s Report Visa Fraud portal accepts tips about suspected misuse across U.S. visa categories. People may…
Slovakia Extends National Visas for Third-Country Bus and HGV Drivers
Slovakia’s 2026 visa change lets eligible third-country bus and international freight drivers stay for their employment period, up…