India Expands Visa-On-Arrival Services for UAE Citizens
Citizens of the United Arab Emirates who are visiting India will now have access to India’s Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) program at nine Indian international airports. The VoA
Read More »Costa Rica Introduces New Visa Rules
Costa Rica’s General Immigration Directorate (DGME) announced new measures affecting visa and entry conditions for foreign travelers. The visa changes include new visa
Read More »Kuwait Announces Changes to Residency Rules
The Kuwaiti government announced an updated residency regulation on November 23, 2025. The changes, which include higher visa fees, new stay categories, and tighter rules for
Read More »UK Home Office “Earned Settlement” Consultation Released
The UK Government has published and now opened its consultation on the proposed changes to the new ‘Earned Settlement’ ILR (also referred to as Indefinite Leave to
Read More »UAE Introduces New Residence Visa Categories
The United Arab Emirates has announced amendments and additions to the UAE’s entry visa regulations. Key Changes The updated rules introduce four new visit visa categories
Read More »Kuwait Expands and Extends Long-Term Residency Validity
Kuwait has expanded its residency framework to allow eligible expatriates to obtain long-term residence permits of up to 10 or 15 years. The new changes provide new
Read More »Kuwait Launches Digital Visa Platform
Kuwait has officially activated its “Visit Kuwait” online platform, allowing travelers to apply for certain entry visas digitally. The platform will support the
Read More »Oman Expands Cultural Visa Access
Oman has expanded its cultural visa and residency system to allow the families and first-degree relatives of foreign artists, writers, and cultural entrepreneurs to live and
Read More »GCC Approves One-Stop Travel System Pilot
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved the first phase of a travel system that would allow Gulf Arab nationals to complete all travel procedures at one point. The
Read More »UK Home Office Publishes ‘Restoring Order and Control’ on Asylum Policy
On November 17, 2025, the UK Secretary of State presented to Parliament a policy paper, Restoring Order and Control, on the government’s asylum and returns policy. The
Read More »India Expands E-Passport Tools
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is introducing upgraded services under the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) with e-Passports with modern security features. Key
Read More »Beyond Borders: Why Cultural Exchange Still Matters
Beyond the headlines about the workforce and the economy lies a visa category designed for something deeper: human connection. In this episode, Immigration Nerds host Lauren
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