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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vietnam and Russia push visa-free travel to lift tourism
Visa-free travel is moving higher on the Vietnam-Russia tourism agenda as both countries seek to expand two-way visitor flows and capitalize on stronger direct air links.
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Thailand visa-exempt entry capped at two land crossings a year
Thailand visa-exempt entry by land will be limited to two crossings per calendar year for most travellers from September 15 under a new framework published in the Royal Gazette.
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Thailand DTV applications limited to citizenship or residence countries
Thailand DTV applicants must now file through the Thai embassy or consulate covering their country of citizenship or legal residence, ending the common practice of applying during short regional trips.
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Thailand visa-free stays cut to 30 days from Sept 15
Thailand visa-free stays will be capped at 30 days from Sept 15 for travellers from 60 countries, following a formal Royal Gazette announcement signed by Anutin Charnvirakul.
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PNG Digital Arrival Card now mandatory before boarding
PNG Digital Arrival Card completion must now be verified by airlines before passengers receive boarding passes for flights to Papua New Guinea, under a new ICSA instruction.