Visa Updates
EB-5 visa fees to rise sharply for Indian green card investors
EB-5 visa fees will rise sharply from November 30, increasing US government filing costs for Indian investors seeking a green card through investment.
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Thailand travel fees could reach 2,570 baht for some foreign visitors
Thailand travel fees could total 2,570 baht for eligible foreign air travellers if two proposed charges are approved alongside the current airport passenger service charge.
Travel Alerts
Thailand departure tax proposal would charge air travellers 1,000 baht
Thailand departure tax plans under public consultation would initially charge 1,000 baht whenever a traveller leaves the country by air, with land and sea exits exempt at first.
Visa Updates
US visa pauses remain unresolved despite court orders, lawyer says
US visa applicants affected by two processing pauses are still waiting for interviews and issuances despite federal court decisions striking the pauses down, according to immigration attorney Jennifer Bade.
Visa Updates
Pakistan-Saudi visa agreement signed for official passports
Pakistan-Saudi visa agreement signed in New York will remove visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports, following talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Visa Updates
Thailand eGates open to 33 visa-free nationalities in Bangkok
Thailand eGates are now operating for citizens of 33 countries and territories arriving visa-free at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, but travellers must meet several conditions.
Visa Updates
Tanzania travel insurance rules set $44 entry policy
Tanzania travel insurance rules now set a mandatory $44 policy for many foreign visitors to mainland Tanzania, with validity of up to 92 days and possible entry denial for non-compliance.
Destination News
Americas lunar eclipse to boost astronomy tourism in 2026
Americas lunar eclipse viewing in August 2026 is expected to fuel interest in astronomy tourism, with over 96% of the Moon set to pass into Earth’s darkest shadow.
Visa Updates
Australia eVisitor visa list excludes all African nations
Australia eVisitor visa eligibility has been published by the Department of Home Affairs, with 36 European countries listed and no African nations included.
Visa Updates
UAE visa cancellations strand over 4,000 Bangladeshis
UAE visa cancellations have left more than 4,000 Bangladeshis unable to return after home leave. Dhaka says it is pursuing the matter through diplomatic channels.
Travel Alerts
China travel restrictions tighten under new exit rules
China travel restrictions have expanded under new rules that target citizens accused of harming national security abroad or breaching technology controls.
Statistics & Trends
Scenic cycling routes ranking puts Canada first
Scenic cycling routes in Canada, Australia and Europe are drawing global attention, with Bow Valley Parkway ranked first in a new list of the world’s top rides.