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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
National & Local

How did China’s Guangzhou tee up a surge in South Korean tourists?

Guangzhou, China, is witnessing a significant increase in South Korean tourists, particularly golfers, largely driven by safety concerns in Southeast Asia and a favorable visa-free travel policy.

Feb 19 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
World

China introduces visa-free entry for 'American allies' Canada and the UK

China will implement a unilateral visa exemption policy for citizens of Canada and the UK by the end of this year, facilitating easier human exchanges.

Feb 18 β€’ 07:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Wealthy Americans top β€˜golden visa’ surge in New Zealand and applications from China double

Wealthy Americans are leading the surge in applications for New Zealand's 'golden visa', with a notable increase in interest from China following recent policy changes.

Feb 18 β€’ 02:03 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Maduro served as a 'lesson': Daniel Ortega, president of Nicaragua, softens stance with the US

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega softens his anti-imperialist rhetoric and introduces new measures aimed at improving relations with the United States.

Feb 15 β€’ 21:07 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
World

China Implements Visa-Free Regime for Visitors from Canada and the UK

China has announced that citizens of Canada and the UK can visit without a visa for stays of up to 30 days starting Tuesday.

Feb 15 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Immigration Change in Nicaragua: No More Visa-Free Entry for Citizens of Venezuela, China, and Other Countries

Nicaragua has revoked visa-free entry for citizens of Venezuela, China, and several other nations, updating its immigration policy.

Feb 13 β€’ 22:23 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Era of 300,000 International Students... 35 Certified Universities Added for Visa Benefits in One Year

The number of international students in South Korea has surpassed 300,000, leading to an increase in certified universities that facilitate easier visa issuance.

Feb 12 β€’ 08:48 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί The Moscow Times
World

Canada Stops Issuing Visas Inside Russia

Canada has halted visa issuance at its processing centers in Russia as part of a cost-cutting and modernization effort, not a change in immigration policy for Russian citizens.

Feb 3 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Lawsuit Against the US State Department for Halting Immigration Visas for 75 Countries

Civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the US State Department due to its decision to halt processing immigration visas for citizens of 75 countries, arguing that this policy undermines decades of established immigration laws.

Feb 2 β€’ 19:56 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival

China's new visa-free waiver policy has led to a significant increase in South Korean travelers visiting cities like Shanghai, stimulating the tourism sector as more visitors seek affordable dining and vibrant experiences.

Feb 1 β€’ 00:30 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
World

Washington has set an ultimatum: the US insists on access to European citizens' database

The US is intensifying its immigration policy demands from European countries, insisting on access to biometric and sensitive data of European citizens as a condition for remaining in the Visa Waiver Program.

Jan 15 β€’ 19:37 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
National & Local

Immigration Policy Under Trump: USA Stops Issuing Immigration Visas for 75 Countries

The USA is suspending the processing of immigration visas for applicants from 75 countries, citing security concerns and the potential need for immigrants to rely on assistance, effective January 21.

Jan 15 β€’ 08:53 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ NPR
National & Local

U.S. to suspend immigrant visas from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

The U.S. State Department will suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, citing concerns that their nationals may require public assistance in the U.S.

Jan 15 β€’ 00:09 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York Times
National & Local

Trump Administration to Halt Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries

The Trump administration announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for individuals from 75 countries as part of a new immigration policy.

Jan 14 β€’ 21:09 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

One of the most radical anti-immigration steps by Trump: Visa processing suspended for 75 countries

The U.S. State Department will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, Brazil, and Somalia, starting January 21, while reviewing its vetting procedures.

Jan 14 β€’ 20:10 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί The Moscow Times
National & Local

U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including Russia – White House

The U.S. has announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Russia, as part of President Trump's immigration policy.

Jan 14 β€’ 17:34 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

USA plan to suspend visa issuance for 75 countries, including Russia

The U.S. plans to suspend visa issuance for visitors from 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Thailand, Nigeria, and Somalia as part of a drastic tightening of immigration policy.

Jan 14 β€’ 16:41 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The US State Department Stops Issuing Visas to Citizens of 75 Countries

The US State Department has decided to suspend all visa issuance procedures for citizens of 75 countries, including several Arab and Muslim nations, starting January 21 for an indefinite period.

Jan 14 β€’ 14:09 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
World

European country banned entry for Russians who fought in the war in Ukraine

The Estonian government has banned entry to 261 Russians who fought in Ukraine, with Foreign Minister Markus Tsahkna stating this is just the beginning and urging other countries to follow suit.

Jan 14 β€’ 05:26 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Trump administration revokes more than 100,000 visas in first year back

In 2025, the Trump administration set a record by revoking over 100,000 visas, significantly more than the previous year under Biden, primarily impacting business, tourist, and student visa holders.

Jan 12 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

The temptation of guaranteed visas to come to France

The article discusses the potential influence of the U.S. visa system, which includes conditional visas for Algerians, on European, particularly French, visa policies.

Jan 10 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Washington Expands Visa Policy with Financial Guarantee to Include 13 Countries, Most of Them African

The U.S. State Department has expanded a policy requiring visa applicants to pay a refundable financial guarantee of up to $15,000 before being allowed entry into the United States, affecting 13 countries primarily in Africa.

Jan 7 β€’ 08:33 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Among them Venezuela.. Washington expands the 'visa bond' list to include 38 countries

The Trump administration has added 25 more countries to a visa bond list requiring citizens to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for entry into the United States, totaling 38 countries that include nations from Africa, Latin America, and South Asia, including Venezuela.

Jan 7 β€’ 06:59 UTC

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