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- Middle East
Expats in Oman get final chance to rectify legal status
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has extended the grace period for expatriates to rectify their legal status, settle fines and financial dues, and regularise employment or residency conditions until December 31.…
- Middle East
UAE tightens review procedures for freelance visa
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to tighten the review and auditing procedures for granting freelance visas, also known as the Green Residency, to ensure fair regulation and protect…
- Middle East
Saudi tourism minister expects unified GCC visa by 2026
Hyderabad: Saudi Arabia tourism minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb, on Monday, November 3, expects a unified visa for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by 2026. Speaking at the Gulf Gateway Investment Forum in Manama,…
- World
Australia’s highest court rejects Candace Owens’ visa challenge
Melbourne: Australia’s highest court on Wednesday rejected US conservative commentator Candace Owens ‘ bid to overturn an Australian government decision barring her from visiting the country. Three High Court judges unanimously rejected…
- World
Philippines wooing Indian tourists with visa-free entry, direct flights
Ahmedabad: The Philippines is pitching to become a leading tourist destination in South-East Asia for Indians, with initiatives like visa-free travel and direct flights, a senior Philippine official has said. In a…
- India
USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee triggers panic among Indians in US
New York: Widespread panic, confusion and concern gripped Indians in the US on H-1B visas on Saturday hours after US President Donald Trump’s order to impose a staggering USD 1,00,000 fee on…
- World
Visa applicants may face USD 15000 bond requirement to enter US
Washington: The US State Department is set to roll out a pilot program that may require foreign nationals seeking business or tourism visas to post a bond of up to 15,000 US…
- News
State Dept may require visa applicants to post bond of up to USD 15,000 to enter US
Washington: The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to USD 15,000 to apply to enter the United States, a move that…
- Hyderabad
US Consulate in Hyderabad offers comfort for visa applicants
Hyderabad: The US Consulate in Hyderabad has taken a step to improve the visa application experience for thousands of visitors. In collaboration with the Telangana government, the consulate has unveiled a new…
- India
List of countries offering visa-free-entry to Indians in 2025
India has jumped eight spots in the Henley Passport Index’s mid-year update as the list of countries offering visa-free-entry to Indians in 2025 has expanded. According to the UK-based Henley Passport Index,…
- News
Harvard under investigation over participation in visa programme for foreign students, researchers
Boston: In the latest in series of Trump administration inquiries targeting Harvard University, the State Department said Wednesday it is investigating whether the Ivy League school will remain part of a government…
- Middle East
Kuwait launches new digital visa platform for visitors
Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has officially launched the “Kuwait Visa” digital platform, enabling foreign nationals to apply online for different types of visit visas. The initiative was introduced under the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia issues 1.90 lakh Umrah visas
Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah on Monday, June 30, announced that it issued 1,90,000 Umrah visas to pilgrims visiting the kingdom from around the world. The ministry issued the visas…
- World
US cracks down on Indian agencies facilitating illegal immigration
New York: The US said it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating “illegal immigration” to the United States. “Mission India’s…
- India
US Embassy in India warns foreigners about visa overstay, deportation risks
The US Embassy in India has issued a stern warning to foreigners about the serious consequences of overstaying their visas in the United States. The advisory comes as a crucial reminder for…
