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Travellers to Kuwait Still Advised to Reconsider Trip as Houthi Risk Rises

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Travellers to Kuwait Still Advised to Reconsider Trip as Houthi Risk Rises

The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait updated its travel advisory on 23 October 2026 to reflect a greater threat of Iranian-supported Houthi attacks. The level stays at Level 3, Reconsider Travel, due to armed conflict, landmines …

2 d ago

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Travellers and trucks shut out of two Iraq-Iran crossings as Sheeb closes

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Travellers and trucks shut out of two Iraq-Iran crossings as Sheeb closes

Iraq closed the Sheeb crossing with Iran on 21 October 2026 to passengers, vehicles and commercial trucks until further notice. A second crossing, Sh…

5 d ago

Before flying to Syria, confirm entry approval if your passport is on the restricted list

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Before flying to Syria, confirm entry approval if your passport is on the restricted list

Most travellers can get a Syrian visa on arrival for USD 25 to 400 in cash, under Decision No. 128. Passports including Afghan, Chinese, Russian, Yem…

5 d ago

UK visit visa refusal for 72-year-old Iraqi man quashed over legal error

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UK visit visa refusal for 72-year-old Iraqi man quashed over legal error

The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) has allowed a challenge by a 72-year-old Iraqi businessman refused a UK visit visa on national secu…

5 d ago

Iraq Increases Passport Fees by 10,000 Dinars

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Iraq Increases Passport Fees by 10,000 Dinars

Iraq has raised the fees for passport issuance and renewal by 10,000 dinars, effective immediately. The new cost is now 101,000 dinars, impacting cit…

15 Oct

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U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for Iraq Travelers

The U.S. Embassy has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Iraq, urging Americans to avoid travel due to significant security risks.

9 Oct

Iraq Seeks US Exemption for Iranian Flights Amid Sanctions

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Iraq Seeks US Exemption for Iranian Flights Amid Sanctions

Iraq is negotiating with the US for an exemption from sanctions affecting Iranian flights, which have been suspended at four Iraqi airports. This mov…

26 Sep

UAE suspends all Iranian airline flights to and from the country

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UAE suspends all Iranian airline flights to and from the country

The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE, citing US sanctions. Traveller…

25 Sep

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Travellers to Kuwait Still Advised to Reconsider Trip as Houthi Risk Rises

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Jordan advisory stays at Level 3 as Houthi regional threat is cited

Travellers to Iraq still face Level 4 warning after October review

Iraq-Iran passengers rerouted to Shalamcheh as Sheeb crossing shuts to all traffic

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Travellers and trucks shut out of two Iraq-Iran crossings as Sheeb closes

Before flying to Syria, confirm entry approval if your passport is on the restricted list

UK visit visa refusal for 72-year-old Iraqi man quashed over legal error

Iraq Increases Passport Fees by 10,000 Dinars

U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for Iraq Travelers

Iraq Seeks US Exemption for Iranian Flights Amid Sanctions

UAE suspends all Iranian airline flights to and from the country

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