The EU is overhauling its visa-free travel policy, introducing stricter rules that could suspend access for countries with rising asylum claims, golden passport schemes, or diplomatic tensions. Travellers from visa-exempt countries may soon face new barriers to entering the Schengen Zone.
Gabon has launched a free tourist e-Visa for international visitors traveling between July 1 and September 30, 2025. The visa is fully digital, processed in under 48 hours, and part of a national effort to boost tourism through its Caravane Touristique program.
Portugal has introduced an automatic extension for residence permits expiring between February 2020 and June 2025, valid until October 15, 2025. Permit holders who apply for renewal before this date can secure an additional 180-day extension.
Poland has changed its rules for foreign nationals applying for a Single Permit. Student visa holders and residents of other Schengen countries must now obtain a Polish national work visa before they can legally work and live in Poland. EU Blue Card applicants remain exempt from this requirement.
The UK is rolling out sweeping immigration changes from July 2025, removing over 100 occupations from the Skilled Worker visa list and ending the care worker route. The new rules aim to curb migration, raise skill thresholds, and prioritise the domestic workforce.
IndiGo has inaugurated its first-ever long-haul route, connecting Mumbai and Manchester. The non-stop service offers 3 weekly flights with premium in-flight amenities.
Italy is set to welcome nearly 500,000 non-EU foreign workers between 2026 and 2028 through new work visa quotas. The move aims to tackle labour shortages in key sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and construction. Here's how international job seekers can take advantage of this opportunity.
Starting July 2025, international students planning to study in Australia will face a steeper visa cost of AUD 2,000. This significant hike in the Subclass 500 visa fee raises questions about affordability, fairness, and Australia's global competitiveness in higher education.
Starting July 1, 2025, Germany will scrap its visa remonstration process and implement clearer rules for long-term visas. From stricter entry conditions to faster employment visa processing, here’s what international travellers, students, and workers need to know.
Yemen has introduced an electronic visa (e-Visa) system to simplify travel for foreign visitors. Launched on June 24, 2025, the platform allows travelers to apply online for various visa types, including tourist, business, and diplomatic. While the application is digital, payments must currently be made in cash at select locations.
