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16 02, 2024

Visa Processing Time Expected to Improve This Year, Says VFS Global

Despite obstacles in obtaining visas for certain countries, the company observes a growing demand for international travel. In 2023, VFS Global, the front-facing administrative entity for visas to 67 countries,…

10 02, 2024

Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore aim to attract tourists from China by offering visa-free travel

Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia are banking on their visa waivers to entice numerous Chinese travelers gearing up for trips abroad during the Spring Festival holiday. Wei Meng, a 44-year-old Chinese…

9 02, 2024

Schengen Visa Fee Increase : How Expensive Your European Trip Could Become

The European Commission is proposing a price increase for Schengen visas in 2024, potentially making them more expensive. The European Commission is suggesting a rise in Schengen visa fees, possibly…

7 02, 2024

Iran Sets Four Conditions for Indian Tourists Seeking Visa-Free Travel

In recent months, Iran has joined the growing list of countries offering visa-free access to tourists from India. Iran introduced a visa-waiver initiative for Indian tourists arriving by air in…

6 02, 2024

The US Senate has revealed a proposal to grant 100,000 work authorizations to spouses and children of H-1B visa holders.

Synopsis A bipartisan agreement, named the National Security Agreement, has been revealed, offering assistance to H-1B visa beneficiaries and their dependents. This pact entails the implementation of automatic work permits…

5 02, 2024

France Sets Milestone as First EU Nation to Introduce Paperless Schengen Visas

France has initiated the issuance of Digital Schengen visas, aiming to distribute around 70,000 digital visas for the upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris. From January 1, 2024,…

31 01, 2024

US Introduces H-1B Visa Renewal Program for Domestic Applicants, Accepting Submissions Until April 1

Commencing on January 29 and concluding on April 1, the pilot initiative for H-1B visa renewals will consider around 4,000 applications per week. This voluntary program allows H-1B visa holders…

30 01, 2024

Record Visa Processing Achieved by US as Demand Surges from India ; Appointment Wait Time Decreases by 75%

In 2023, the US Embassy and Consulates in India successfully processed 1.4 million visas, achieving a remarkable 75% reduction in appointment wait times despite heightened demand. Indians now constitute one-tenth…

29 01, 2024

Mutual Visa Exemption Pacts Signed between China and Thailand.

Thai authorities are optimistic that the agreement will inspire increased Chinese tourism, thereby enhancing the crucial tourism sector in the kingdom. On Sunday, Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara announced that…

23 01, 2024

Canada Implements Two-Year Cap on International Student Visas Amid Housing Crisis

In a significant move aimed at addressing housing shortages and strained essential services, Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, announced a two-year cap on international student visas. The decision, prompted by…

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