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.
Israeli journalist who said 100,000 Gazans should have been killed after 7 October could be denied Australia visa
An Israeli journalist may face denial of an Australian visa due to his controversial remarks suggesting that 100,000 Gazans should have been killed following the Hamas attack on October 7.
UK to bar eligible visitors without ETA from February 25
The UK will enforce its Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement for visa-exempt travellers starting February 25, 2026, with warnings about potential denial of boarding for non-compliant travelers.
USA: You are not coming in
German journalist Farangies Ghafoor was set to participate in a conference on the role of free press in democracy but faced entry denial to the U.S.
Punishment for 'blocking freedom of speech'. The Trump administration refuses to issue visas
The Trump administration faces criticism for denying visas, seen as a restriction on freedom of speech, amid the arrest of Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in London for supporting Palestinian rights.