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Bangladesh to Raise Tourist Visa Suspension Issue with India During Jaishankar–Rahman Meeting on 8 April 2026
Bangladesh to raise tourist visa suspension issue with India during Jaishankar–Rahman meeting on 8 April 2026 – resumption of e-Tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals expected.
Editorial Team
6 days ago
Ghana Expands Free Visa Access to All African Passport Holders in Major Pan-African Move
Ghana expands free visa access to all African passport holders – 90-day visa-free entry for citizens of all 55 African Union states effective immediately.
Editorial Team
7 days ago
Qatar Suspends Visa-on-Arrival for Pakistani Nationals with Immediate Effect from March 31, 2026
Qatar suspends visa-on-arrival for Pakistani nationals with immediate effect from March 31, 2026. Prior visa now required for all travelers.
Editorial Team
Apr 3
Thailand Issues Urgent Warning: Rise in Fraudulent Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Websites
Thailand issues urgent warning: rise in fraudulent Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) websites charging fees and stealing data. Official TDAC is FREE.
VISASUPDATE
Apr 1
Saudi Arabia Sharpens Labor Penalties: Significant Fine Increases for Work Permit and Saudization Violations
Saudi Arabia sharpens labor penalties: significant fine increases for work permit and Saudization violations. New fines up to SAR 10,000 for profession mismatches and Saudi-restricted roles.
VISASUPDATE
Apr 1
Saudi Arabia Eases Training Mandates for Private Sector Giants: Job-Seeker Programs Now Count Toward 2% Quota, Capping Obligations at 100 Trainees for Largest Employers
Saudi Arabia eases training mandates: job-seeker programs count toward 2% quota, cap of 100 trainees for largest employers effective April 18, 2026. Full guide inside.
Editorial Team
Mar 30
Bahrain Tightens Localisation Rules 2026: Employers Must Now Wait 21 Days for Bahraini Applicants Before Hiring Foreign Workers
Bahrain tightens localisation rules 2026: employers must wait 21 days for Bahraini applicants before hiring foreign workers. New advertising requirements on National Employment Platform.
VISASUPDATE
Mar 28
Angola Oil & Gas Visa Breakthrough 2026: MIREMPET Scraps Pre-Approval Requirement for Border Visas and Short-Term Permits
Angola Oil & Gas Visa Breakthrough 2026: MIREMPET scraps pre-approval requirement for Border Visas and Short-Term Permits. Faster processing for expatriate workers.
Editorial Team
Mar 27
Panama Unveils 2026 Fast-Track Visa for Researchers & Exceptional Talent – 2-Year Pathway to Permanent Residency
Panama unveils 2026 fast-track visa for researchers & exceptional talent – 2-year pathway to permanent residency. No investment required, pre-arrival application available.
Editorial Team
Mar 24
Malaysia Launches MIDA Expatriate System (MES) in March 2026 – One-Stop Digital Platform for Faster Employment Pass, PVP & Dependant Pass Approvals
Malaysia Launches MIDA Expatriate System (MES) – centralized digital platform for Employment Pass, PVP & Dependant Pass approvals. Faster processing, single login, real-time tracking.
XAVIO
Mar 24
China e-Visa 2026: Full Guide to the New Online Application System, Fees, Processing Times & Visa-Free Updates
China e-Visa 2026: Complete guide to COVA online system – step-by-step application, reduced fees, 4–15 day processing, 30-day visa-free for 30+ countries, 240-hour transit.
VISASUPDATE
Mar 22
India Replaces Paper Disembarkation Cards with Mandatory Online e-Arrival Card from October 1, 2025 – What Every Traveller Needs to Know
India replaces paper disembarkation cards with mandatory online e-Arrival Card from October 1, 2025. OCI card holders now included. Submit via Indian Visa Online portal or Su-Swagatam app.
VISASUPDATE
Mar 19
Pakistan Suspends Visa on Arrival and Visa Prior to Arrival for 126 Countries in 2026 – eVisa Now Mandatory with Longer Processing Times
Pakistan Suspends Visa on Arrival and Visa Prior to Arrival for 126 Countries in 2026: eVisa now mandatory with longer processing times. US, UK, Canada, EU affected.
Editorial Team
Mar 19
Trinidad and Tobago Goes Fully Digital: Mandatory Online Arrival/Departure Card Starts TODAY (March 17, 2026) – QR Code Required for Entry & Exit
Trinidad and Tobago launches mandatory Online Arrival/Departure Card March 17, 2026. QR code required for all travelers at airports and seaports. Submit within 72 hours.
Editorial Team
Mar 17
Cambodia Visa-Free Trial 2026: Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macao Citizens Get 14-Day Stays – No Fees, Multiple Entries June to October – Full Guide
Cambodia launches Visa-Free Trial 2026 for Chinese nationals: 14-day stays, multiple entries, zero fees from June 15 to October 15. Full eligibility and travel guide.
VISASUPDATE
Mar 12
Costa Rica Immigration Breakthrough 2026: Submit Permanent Residence & Key Applications at Post Offices Starting March 16 – No Appointment Required!
Costa Rica launches pilot program March 16, 2026: File permanent residence and key applications at San José and Santa Ana post offices—no appointment required!
VISASUPDATE
Mar 12
Costa Rica Overhauls DIMEX Issuance: BCR to Provide Same-Day Residency Cards to Curb Backlogs
Costa Rica's DGME partners with BCR for same-day DIMEX cards, ending the notorious 4-month backlog for residents.
VISASUPDATE
Mar 10
Czech Embassy Islamabad Visa Suspension 2026: March Closure Details
Czech Embassy Islamabad suspends all visa operations for 12 days (March 18–29, 2026)—Schengen and long-stay visas halted, appointments canceled.
Editorial Team
Mar 10
Nicaragua Overhauls Visa System in 2026: Visa-Free Access Revoked for 128 Nationalities – Now Require “Consulted Visa” Prior Authorization
Nicaragua has revoked visa-free entry for 128 nationalities in 2026, replacing it with the mandatory "Consulted Visa" requiring prior authorization. Travelers must now apply 30-60 days in advance.
XAVIO
Mar 3
Breaking: Armenia Immigration Reforms 2026 Confirmed – New Work Visa, Foreign Worker Quota & Fully Online Applications from August 1
Armenia overhauls immigration: New work visa, online permits & foreign worker quota from Aug 1, 2026.
XAVIO
Mar 3
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