The Indian domestic air traffic has achieved an all-time high with 4,56,082 passengers in a single day, surpassing the pre-Covid average. Recovery from the pandemic has contributed to the growth of the civil aviation sector, which is setting new records every day.
The US Embassy has announced an expansion of its visa waiver programme aimed at reducing wait times for appointments. Eligible applicants can now use the visa interview waiver process to apply for a new visa. This news is a sigh of relief for many travellers who had to attend repeated in-person visa interviews at the Embassy or Consulate.
Canada's Immigration applications have been stalled, and hearings have been cancelled, affecting everyone from refugee claimants to sponsored relatives, migrant workers, and foreign students. The strike has been ongoing since 19 April, and negotiations continue to end it.
The US Consulate in Hyderabad has released important information for students seeking visas, including the schedule for appointments and a list of prohibited items at its Nanakramguda facility.
Saudi nationals will no longer require an entry visa to visit Singapore from 1 June 2023. All types of visits, including tourism, business, and transit, are included in the exemption. However, holders of Saudi diplomatic passports are already exempted from visa requirements.
The United States Department of State has published a Final Rule regarding an increase in certain non-immigrant visa application processing fees and the Border Crossing Card (BCC) fees. The fee increases will be effective from May 30, 2023, and are aimed at facilitating legitimate travel to the United States for both immigrant and nonimmigrant travellers.
Emirates is launching a new City Check-in and Travel Store in Dubai's International Financial Centre, offering customers the convenience of checking in, dropping luggage, shopping for travel essentials, and booking travel all in one location. The facility, open from April 27, will also offer exclusive discounts to Emirates passengers in the surrounding area.
Slovenia has announced changes to the Aliens Act, eliminating several obstacles to getting a residence permit for non-EU nationals. The move aims to address the country's labour shortage by attracting more foreign workers to live and work in Slovenia.
Under the new "Markhoos" initiative launched by the Ministry of Interior (MoI), expats from these countries will be permitted to drive with their national driving license or exchange it with a UAE license if they hold a residence permit.
Learn about Residence by Investment or Golden Visa Programs, which allow wealthy foreigners to relocate to new countries for various reasons. This article provides a list of 27 countries offering these programs along with essential details such as requirements, processing times, and benefits.