Switzerland has introduced new visa requirements for Georgian diplomatic and service passport holders, highlighting growing tensions between Georgia and its European partners.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday, as part of Washington's intensifying immigration crackdown.
The United States Embassy in Tashkent has confirmed that the issuance of Diversity Visas (DV) commonly referred to as Green Card visas has been suspended, although applicants may continue to submit applications and attend interviews, according to an official embassy statement.
Türkiye and Armenia have agreed to ease visa procedures for holders of diplomatic, service and special passports, marking another step in their ongoing normalisation process.
South Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun heads to the U.S. on Monday to discuss visa reforms after 300 Korean workers were detained in a massive immigration raid at Hyundai-LG Energy Solution’s (LGES) $4.3 billion battery plant in Georgia. Authorities plan to fly the workers home later this week.
The Trump administration will require some visa applicants from Malawi to pay bonds of up to $15,000 under a pilot program launching in two weeks. The move targets countries with high overstay rates and vetting deficiencies, according to the U.S. State Department.
India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens from 24 July, its embassy in China said on Wednesday, marking the first time in five years as the two countries seek to mend strained relations.
A mutual visa exemption agreement between Azerbaijan and China took effect on Wednesday (16 July), allowing ordinary passport holders to travel without a visa for short stays. The move marks a milestone in bilateral relations, strengthening tourism, business, and cultural ties.
Reported visa denials and stricter screening processes have raised concerns among Chinese students applying to American universities, as policies shaped by national security priorities continue to influence international academic exchange.
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