Ig Nobels to move awards to Europe due to concern over US travel visas
The Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, are moving their annual ceremony from the US to Zurich due to concerns over visa access for attendees.
Hamburg Will Wait: Border Guards Will Return Two Asylum Seekers to Their Latvian Colleagues
Two foreign nationals attempting to board a flight to Germany were detained by Lithuanian border guards due to their lack of travel documents and valid visas.
Visa and airline crisis threatens Iraq's preparations for the 2026 World Cup playoffs
Iraq's national football team faces significant challenges with visa and travel arrangements ahead of their playoff match for the 2026 World Cup due to ongoing conflicts in the region.
4 out of 10 Ecuadorians were denied a U.S. visa in 2025: here are the main rejection criteria
In 2025, 42.24% of Ecuadorians applying for U.S. type B visas were denied, illustrating a significant rise in rejection rates compared to previous years.
UK to issue eVisas to Nigerian travellers from February 25
The UK will start issuing electronic visas (eVisas) to Nigerian travellers from February 25, 2026, replacing the current physical visa stickers.
Visa overstays by Nigerians could hurt othersβ chances β US
The US has warned that visa overstays by Nigerian travelers may adversely affect the chances of other Nigerians seeking US visas.
Abolition of travel visas between Ghana and Zambia to facilitate trade and investment
Ghana and Zambia have abolished travel visas in a bid to enhance trade and investment between the two countries following a three-day official visit by Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama.
Mexico resumes electronic visas for Brazilians after more than three years
Mexico has reinstated the issuance of electronic visas for Brazilian visitors, which had been suspended since August 2022, allowing a single entry valid for 180 days.
Mexico resumes electronic visa issuance for Brazilians
On May 5, the Mexican government resumed the issuance of electronic visas for Brazilians wishing to visit the country, which had been suspended since 2022.
US officials sound alarm on 'golden' visas, citing security risks, relaxed requirements
U.S. officials are raising concerns about 'golden' visa programs that allow wealthy individuals to bypass security measures, citing risks associated with citizenship-by-investment programs.
The effort to digitize the issuance of passports and visas in the Czech Republic is significantly lagging, warns the Supreme Audit Office
The Supreme Audit Office highlights the failure to effectively digitize the processing of visa applications and travel documents in the Czech Republic due to poorly integrated systems, requiring manual data entry and courier services.