China Returns to Arabian Travel Market
Chinese travel professionals, as well as exhibitors, are welcoming the return to the Arabian Travel Market of this year, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC)…
59% of Permanent Migrants Who Reached Australia Between 2000-2021 Are Now Australian Citizens
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that of Australia’s last three million permanent migrants arriving in the country between January 1, 2000, and August 10, 2021, a total…
Egypt to Start Granting Iranians Traveling with Tour Groups Visas-on-Arrival in Sinai Region
The Egyptian authorities have announced that Iranian nationals traveling with tour groups will soon be allowed to obtain visas-on-arrival in the southern Sinai Peninsula, as Egypt, Iran and other Middle…
Philippines to Ease Entry Rules for International Tourists From China & India
Authorities in the Philippines are planning to ease entry rules for international tourists, especially those from China and India. The Tourism Secretary, Christina Frasco, said the government agencies must explore…
Australia to Issue New Visa Subclass for Aged & Disability Care Workers
Australia will issue a new visa subclass for aged and disability care workers in order to boost the aged care workforce. The Productivity Commission has introduced a new report suggesting…
USCIS Completes H-1B Cap Selection Process for FY 2024
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that the H-1B visa cap for the financial year 2024 has been reached, and all the selected applicants have been…
US Visa Wait Times Remain Concerningly High for Millions of Potential Visitors, Analysis Shows
A new analysis from the US Travel Association has shown that the visa wait times for millions of potential visitors continue to remain embarrassingly high – up to 900 days…
Canada Wants to Increase Fines for Employers of Temporary Foreign Workers Who Withhold Passports
The Ontario government wants to increase penalties for employers who are reported to have withheld passports of their foreign staff on temporary worker visas in Canada. In a recent announcement…
Belarus & Israel Consider Expanding Opportunities for Visa-Free Travel
Belarus and Israel are considering the possibility of expanding visa-free travel opportunities for citizens of both countries. The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Belarus and Israel held a round of…
Japan Offers e-Visas to Saudi Arabia’s Citizens & Residents
Citizens, as well as residents from Saudi Arabia, are now eligible to apply in order to hold an electronic tourist visa to Japan. The new changes have been confirmed by…