Turkey Struggles to Restore Tourism Rates Post-Earthquake
The tourism sector in Turkey is rebounding at a slow pace after the country was hit by an earthquake on February 6, when more than 50,000 people died, among other…
Sri Lanka to Revert Back to Free Visa on Arrival Policy to Attract More Tourists
Citizens of 48 countries will be eligible to enter Sri Lanka without being subject to additional entry requirements after the country’s government has moved to a free visa-on-arrival policy. The…
US Congressman Urges Raising the Cap for H-1B Visas
Congressman Shri Thanedar has urged United States Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to raise the cap for H-1B visas. According to the Economic Times India, Thanedar has called on Mayrkas…
Albania Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Russian Citizens
The Albanian Embassy in Russia has announced that visa-free travel for Russian citizens is currently suspended, which indicates that Russian citizens that plan to travel to the country have to…
Australia Facilitates Pathway to Citizenship for New Zealand Citizens
The Australian authorities announced this weekend that starting from July 1, 2023, there will be a direct pathway for eligible citizens of New Zealand to Australian citizenship, putting an end…
Immigration & Tax Services Affected by Strike in Canada
More than 155,000 federal workers in Canada have gone on a strike, affecting visa, immigration, and tax services, among others. The strike, which has been considered among the largest in…
Japan Allows UAE & Saudi Arabia Citizens to Enter With E-Visas
Residents from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Araba planning to travel to Japan will be subject to an easier travel process after Japan has introduced eVisas for them and…
Egypt Permits Entry for Turkish Citizens With a Visa-on-Arrival
Citizens of Turkey will now be eligible to enter Egypt by holding a visa-on-arrival for the first time in a decade. The decision, according to Anadolu Agency, was confirmed by…
Kosovo Citizens to Be Able to Travel to Schengen Area Visa-Free From 2024
Citizens of Kosovo will finally be able to travel to Schengen Area countries without being obliged to apply for a visa first after the European Parliament has approved the abolishment…
Qatar Expands Hayya Platform to Bring a Larger Number of Visitors from Worldwide Countries
Authorities in Qatar have confirmed that the Hayya Platform has been re-launched. Effective immediately, the Hayya Platform will become the single portal for all business and tourist visas to this…