DHS Announces Expedited Access to Visa Waiver Program for Israeli Citizens
On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the start of visa-free travel for short term visits to the United States for eligible Israeli
Read More »U.S. State Department Issues “Worldwide Caution”
On October 19, 2023, the U.S. State Department issued a “Worldwide Caution” travel advisory. Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the
Read More »Italy Reinstates Slovenia Border Controls
On October 18, the Government of Italy announced the reinstatement of border controls with Slovenia. The government pointed to its efforts to improve homeland security and
Read More »UAE Ends the 3-Month Visit Visa
The UAE has discontinued the three-month visit visa, and will now only offer 30-day and 60-day option. However, Dubai is continuing to offer the three-month visit visa to
Read More »The Gulf Cooperation Council Approves a Unified Tourist Visa for Member Countries
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have unanimously approved a unified visa to allow visa-holders access to travel between the six countries of the GCC: Bahrain,
Read More »UAE Pilots ID and Passport Renewals at Kiosks
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) is planning a pilot project where UAE nationals, residents, and expatriates, can visit a
Read More »Italy to Require Certain Foreign Nationals to Pay for National Health Service
Non-EU foreign national residents in Italy must pay 2,000 euros ($2,115.20)/annum for access to the national health service. The fee does not apply to asylum seekers, migrant
Read More »Germany Extends Border Checks
The Government of Germany announced on October 16, it would introduce additional checks at the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland. The border checks are
Read More »Biden Administration Settles Class Action Case, Will Grant Relief to Families Separated at the Border
The Department of Homeland Security has settled a class action case with families separated under the Trump administration’s border management policies. The settlement
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