Finland is proposing stricter student visa rules — including mandatory pre-arrival language tests, higher financial scrutiny, and a 12-month delay on family reunification. Changes could take effect from spring 2027.
The US has suspended all visa services at its embassies in the DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda from 18th May 2026 due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. No resumption date has been announced.
The Nepal Embassy in New Delhi is selecting 5 Indian content creators for a fully sponsored familiarisation trip to Nepal. Applications close 30th May 2026.
Mexico has introduced stricter documentation requirements for international workers applying for Temporary Residence Visas — including more detailed employment offer letters, credential checks, and new rules for strategic project roles.
Some US B1/B2 visa applicants are seeing new subcategories during the booking process — separating business travellers, visiting parents, standard tourists, and recent rejection cases. Here is what is happening and what it means.
Canada has extended the validity of WP-EXT job approval support letters from 6 months to 12 months — giving foreign workers on maintained status clearer documentation while awaiting a permit decision.
Japan is launching the Tourist Pasmo Card from May 2026 — a prepaid IC travel card for international visitors covering trains, buses, subways, taxis, and convenience stores across the country.
Japan has confirmed plans to introduce JESTA — a mandatory online pre-travel authorisation system for visa-free visitors — with a targeted launch in fiscal year 2028. Here is everything travellers need to know.