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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

New speed bumps in Brazil-U.S. relations

Brazil's relations with the United States have soured again as the country prepares for its electoral campaign, highlighted by the cancellation of a visa for a Trump advisor.

Mar 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Unique Temple of India Where People Apply for Visas

The Chilkur Balaji Temple near Hyderabad is known as the 'Visa Temple,' where devotees believe that offering prayers can help remove obstacles in obtaining visas.

Mar 22 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Unique Temple of India Where God 'Approves' Visas!

The Chilkur Balaji Temple in Hyderabad is known for granting visa wishes to its devotees, drawing visitors from far and wide.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

US expands visa bond to 50 countries, targets overstays with $15,000

The US has announced the expansion of its visa bond program to 50 countries in an effort to reduce visa overstays, requiring foreign nationals to post a $15,000 bond when applying for certain visas.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The European Union has initiated a visa ban for Russian fighters proposed by Estonia

The European Union has taken up Estonia's proposal to impose visa restrictions on Russian fighters who participated in aggression against Ukraine.

Mar 21 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This City in India Where You Can Walk to Bhutan, Learn...

Jaygaon in West Bengal is a unique location on the India-Bhutan border that allows people to easily reach Phuentsholing in Bhutan without a visa or passport, just with a permit.

Mar 21 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

USCIS reaches the cap for H-2B visas for the second half of fiscal year 2026

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough applications to reach the regulatory maximum of H-2B visas for the second half of fiscal year 2026.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Attanasio, the witnesses are 3. "Someone covered everything"

Witness testimonies regarding the assassination of Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio in Congo suggest a deeper and more alarming conspiracy involved with visa trafficking.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: The UK's 'Emergency Brake' On Sudanese Students Is a Cynical Act of Collective Punishment

The UK has imposed an 'emergency brake' on student visas for Sudanese nationals, claiming it to be a measure against visa abuse, while in reality, it punishes compliant students.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:37 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Signs Deal With UK to Deport Visa Overstayers, Failed Asylum Seekers, Criminals

Nigeria has formalized a deal with the UK to facilitate the deportation of Nigerian nationals who are visa overstayers, failed asylum seekers, or criminals.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Signs Deal With UK to Deport Visa Overstayers, Failed Asylum Seekers, Criminals

Nigeria has signed an agreement with the UK to facilitate the deportation of visa overstayers, failed asylum seekers, and criminals back to Nigeria.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria, UK sign deal to deport failed asylum seekers, offenders

Nigeria and the UK have signed a deal aimed at facilitating the deportation of failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and convicted offenders as part of efforts to enhance migration control and cooperation between the two nations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Iranians brace for Australia's new laws stopping temporary migrants

Iranians in Australia have expressed their disappointment over new laws that enable the government to block temporary visa holders from war-torn countries, claiming it undermines their hopes for family visits.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Lerone Murphy's rival details extreme lengths to solve visa woes ahead of UFC London

Movsar Evloev detailed his desperate measures to resolve visa issues before his UFC showdown with Lerone Murphy in London.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Sports

Olympic medalist received a blunt message from authorities โ€“ Out of the World Championships

Ethiopian Olympic medalist Tsige Duguma and three other athletes have been denied entry to the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun due to visa issues.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

There is illegal visa trafficking behind Attanasio's death

Luca Attanasio was killed because he uncovered a trafficking operation for visas from Congo to Italy, with new evidence prompting a potential reopening of investigations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

State Department to ask for bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from a dozen more countries

The U.S. State Department has expanded its requirement for visa bonds to include 12 additional countries, mandating bonds of up to $15,000 for business or tourist visa applications.

Mar 19 โ€ข 02:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

United States extends the list of countries that will have to pay up to $15,000 for visas

The U.S. State Department added 12 countries to a list requiring citizens to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to request visas, effective April 2.

Mar 19 โ€ข 02:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

United States raised to 50 the number of countries whose citizens must deposit $15,000 to obtain visas

The Trump administration has announced an expansion of the visa bond program requiring citizens from 50 countries to deposit $15,000 to obtain business and tourism visas to the United States.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From April 2: Nicaraguans will have to pay a bond to obtain a U.S. visa.

Starting April 2, Nicaraguans will be required to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. tourist and business visas to deter overstays.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spain and the United Kingdom commit to simplifying visas for skilled workers

Spain and the UK have agreed to simplify visa processes for skilled workers, exempting British citizens from the visa requirement for short stays under 90 days.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. will require a bond of $15,000 for tourism and business visas from 12 new countries

The U.S. Department of State will implement a $15,000 bond requirement for B1 and B2 visa applicants from 12 countries starting April 2, including Nicaragua.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Media: The number of multiple-entry tourist visas issued to Russian citizens has sharply decreased

The issuance of multiple-entry Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens has plummeted by at least 90% from January to March compared to last year due to new restrictions from the EU.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

USA now requires a $15,000 bond for visa applications from citizens of 50 countries

The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring a $15,000 bond for visa applications from citizens of 50 countries to prevent illegal residency.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Digital Payments: A Structural Lever for the Country's Growth

In Mexico, digital payments are being identified as a structural lever for economic growth and financial inclusion, according to Francisco Valdivia, General Director of Visa Mexico.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

August 7, the expiration date of Gustavo Petro's U.S. visa

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that the U.S. has reactivated his visa until the end of his term on August 7.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump 'returns' visa to Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia: 'It was returned to me until the end of my term'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that the U.S. government has reinstated his visa until the end of his term, after it was revoked in September 2025.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Wealthy golden visa holders evacuated from UAE as Iran conflict escalates

As tensions rise in the Middle East, the UAE has begun evacuating golden visa holders and residents stranded abroad for their safety amid escalating threats from Iran.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Iran does not drop out of the 2026 World Cup and negotiates with FIFA to play all its matches in Mexico

Iran's football federation is negotiating with FIFA to host its World Cup 2026 matches in Mexico due to visa issues with the United States.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

ICPC arraigns visa agent over forged UK travel documents

A visa agent in Nigeria has been arraigned in court for allegedly forging financial documents to assist in obtaining a UK visa.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Kebbi completes visa issuance for 2026 Hajj pilgrims

The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has finalized visa issuance for all pilgrims from the state set to participate in the 2026 Hajj.

Mar 16 โ€ข 22:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What changed with the H-2A visa: the measure from Trump that migrants celebrate but generates controversy in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Labor made modifications to the H-2A visa program's minimum wage policy, which are praised by migrants for easing labor shortages but criticized by unions for potentially lowering wages for agricultural workers.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Safest countries you can escape to without a visa if war breaks out

The article discusses safe countries that UK citizens can travel to without a visa in case of escalating conflict.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Group of Haitians detained in Viracopos was tricked with fake visas, says Federal Police

A group of 118 Haitians was detained at Viracopos Airport in Campinas, Brazil, after being scammed with fake humanitarian visas that appeared authentic.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Despite efforts to prevent regional decline, only 26% of foreign students at vocational high schools enter the country due to visa refusals

Only 26% of foreign students accepted into South Korean vocational high schools last year were able to enter the country due to visa rejections, raising concerns over student recruitment initiatives.

Mar 16 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Shocking turn in the controversy โ€“ Even Trump was concerned earlier

The situation of the Iranian women's national soccer team has taken a serious turn as some players who were granted visas to Australia have decided to return to Iran despite apparent risks.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

ChatGPT Will Shop for You (And Sooner Than You Think)

ChatGPT and other AI tools are set to transform online shopping by executing transactions on behalf of users based on their specified preferences.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to the visa: the list of Latin American countries that only require a U.S. passport.

U.S. passport holders can visit numerous Latin American countries without a visa, simplifying international travel in the region.

Mar 16 โ€ข 02:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Uganda abolishes entry visas for citizens of 40 countries

Uganda has announced a new policy allowing citizens from 40 countries to enter without a visa, aimed at boosting tourism and regional cooperation.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Top 10 most powerful passports in Africa by visa-free access

Seychelles tops the Henley Passport Index as Africa's strongest passport, providing access to 154 destinations without a visa.

Mar 15 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

Between the Visa Crisis and Airspace Closure: Will Iraq End a 40-Year Absence from the World Cup?

Iraq's national football team is just one match away from qualifying for the World Cup for the second time in history, after a 40-year absence since 1986.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

All countries to which you can travel with a U.S. passport without a visa in March 2026

A report outlines the countries where U.S. passport holders can travel visa-free in March 2026.

Mar 15 โ€ข 01:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

It's #FAKE that Trump suspended entry of Brazilians after Lula canceled the visa of an American advisor

A false claim is circulating on social media alleging that Donald Trump suspended entry for all Brazilians after Lula canceled a U.S. advisor's visa, but this has been debunked as fake news.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa โ€“ by land, sea or air

China has expanded its visa-free policies, allowing travelers from various countries to enter without a visa for specific time periods to boost tourism.

Mar 14 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Fake Robbery' Scheme for Green Card in America, FBI Arrests 11 Indians

The FBI has arrested 11 Indian nationals for allegedly orchestrating staged robberies to fraudulently obtain U-Visas and green cards in the United States.

Mar 14 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil uses 'principle of reciprocity' to block Trump advisor; understand what it is and how it was used

Brazil revoked the visa of Darren Beattie, Donald Trump's advisor, using the principle of reciprocity in international relations.

Mar 14 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

FBI busts convenience store clerks for 'staged armed robberies' to apply for immigration benefits

Eleven Indian nationals were charged with staging armed robberies at convenience stores to falsely claim victim status for immigration benefits in the U.S.

Mar 14 โ€ข 00:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From March 31: migrant workers who will be rejected by the USCIS if they submit an old form

The USCIS has announced that starting March 31, migrant workers will face automatic rejection if they submit an outdated I-129 visa application form.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government says it responded 'in kind' by revoking visa and does not believe it will harm relations with Trump

The Brazilian government has revoked the visa of Darren Beattie, an advisor to Donald Trump, asserting that this move will not damage relations with the U.S.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Some EU countries want to tighten visa issuance for Russian soldiers due to security concerns

Certain EU member states are advocating for more stringent visa regulations for Russian military personnel in response to security issues.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:13 UTC

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