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Latest: 16 Oct

Thailand and Liechtenstein weigh possible Schengen visa exemption for Thai passports

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Thailand and Liechtenstein weigh possible Schengen visa exemption for Thai passports

Thai and Liechtenstein leaders discussed exploring a possible Schengen visa exemption for holders of Thai ordinary passports during a meeting on 16 October 2026. No agreement, date or exemption has been announced.

16 Oct

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Samoa Achieves 100% Success Rate in Pacific Engagement Visa Program

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Samoa Achieves 100% Success Rate in Pacific Engagement Visa Program

Samoa has recorded a 100% success rate in the Pacific Engagement Visa program, having joined the initiative a year late. This achievement highlights …

16 Oct

Challenges Faced by Guyanese in Obtaining Schengen Visas

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Challenges Faced by Guyanese in Obtaining Schengen Visas

Guyanese travelers face significant hurdles when applying for Schengen Visas, prompting calls for reform. The lengthy process involves biometric appo…

16 Oct

Vietnam Welcomes Russia's Visa-Free Entry for Vietnamese Citizens

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Vietnam Welcomes Russia's Visa-Free Entry for Vietnamese Citizens

Vietnam has welcomed Russia's new visa-free policy for Vietnamese ordinary passport holders, effective from October 15, 2026. This decision aims to e…

16 Oct

Australia cannot process Afghan visas until biometrics are taken overseas

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Australia cannot process Afghan visas until biometrics are taken overseas

Australia's Department of Home Affairs says it cannot finalise a visa for anyone still inside Afghanistan who has not completed biometrics collection…

16 Oct

Japan now home to 211,602 Myanmar nationals after one-year rise of 29,035

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Japan now home to 211,602 Myanmar nationals after one-year rise of 29,035

Japan's foreign resident population reached a record 4,281,026 by the end of June 2026, or 3.48% of the population, the Immigration Services Agency s…

16 Oct

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Travelers Warned About ETIAS Scams Ahead of 2027 Rollout

As the introduction of the ETIAS system is delayed until 2027, travelers are cautioned against scams offering fake waivers for entry into Europe, inc…

16 Oct

Visiting Slovenia: Travel Routes from Neighboring Countries

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Visiting Slovenia: Travel Routes from Neighboring Countries

Slovenia's central location makes it easily accessible from Italy, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary. Travelers can choose from trains, buses, or cars to…

16 Oct

Vietnam Passport Ranks 89th Globally, Behind Regional Peers

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Vietnam Passport Ranks 89th Globally, Behind Regional Peers

Vietnam's passport has fallen to 89th place in a global ranking, trailing behind several Southeast Asian countries. This decline reflects the limited…

16 Oct

Surge in UK Study Visa Withdrawals Due to New Compliance Rules

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Surge in UK Study Visa Withdrawals Due to New Compliance Rules

The UK has seen a significant increase in study visa application withdrawals following the introduction of new compliance requirements under the BCA.

15 Oct

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Samoa Achieves 100% Success Rate in Pacific Engagement Visa Program

Challenges Faced by Guyanese in Obtaining Schengen Visas

Vietnam Welcomes Russia's Visa-Free Entry for Vietnamese Citizens

Australia cannot process Afghan visas until biometrics are taken overseas

Japan now home to 211,602 Myanmar nationals after one-year rise of 29,035

Travelers Warned About ETIAS Scams Ahead of 2027 Rollout

Visiting Slovenia: Travel Routes from Neighboring Countries

Vietnam Passport Ranks 89th Globally, Behind Regional Peers

Surge in UK Study Visa Withdrawals Due to New Compliance Rules

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