Is U.S. entry now a $15,000 gamble for travelers? Here’s what the State Department plansVisa bond rule could soon make U.S. travel more expensive, as the State Department plans a pilot program requiring business and tourist vis...
05 Aug, 2025, 01.41 AM IST
Want to visit the US? Trump’s new rule could cost you a jaw-dropping $15,000 bond. Which countries' citizens will get waive off?USA visa bond would not apply to citizens of countries enrolled in the Visa Waiver Program and could be waived for others depending on an a...
04 Aug, 2025, 10.55 PM IST
Trump moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in a boost to his right-wing allyArgentina and the United States are collaborating on a visa-free travel plan for Argentine tourists. This move signals support for Presiden...
29 Jul, 2025, 07.29 AM IST
Visa fee hikes and delays hinder international artists from touring the United StatesThe New Colossus Festival in New York features international artists who struggle with expensive and slow U.S. visa processes. Increased fe...
14 Mar, 2025, 10.13 PM IST
Philippines launches Cruise Visa Waiver Program for foreign touristsBoosting post-pandemic tourism, the Philippines' Cruise Visa Waiver was introduced on July 16 by BI, DOT, and DOJ at TIEZA. Top officials, ...
18 Jul, 2024, 10.35 AM IST
Inclusion of Taiwan in Laos Govt's visa-waiver program for Chinese tourists gives false impression: Taiwan's Foreign MinistryTaiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) criticised Laos' visa-waiver program for Chinese tourists, stating it falsely implies Taiwan is...
29 Jun, 2024, 01.31 PM IST
How 'burglary tourists' are targetting wealthy residents in the USBurglary tourists exploit U.S. visa waiver program, alarming surge in luxury home thefts. Criminals' sophisticated tactics challenge law en...
08 Apr, 2024, 11.05 AM IST
US launches five-week pilot programme to renew H-1B visas domestically: Check if you're eligibleLaunched on January 29, the pilot renewal programme will run till April 1. It will allow H-1B visa holders who are currently in status to r...
31 Jan, 2024, 11.19 AM IST
US modifies eligibilty requirement for non-immigrant visa interview waivers, including student visasUnder the updated guidelines, non-immigrant visa applicants, including those seeking student visas, may qualify for a visa interview waiver...
03 Jan, 2024, 12.05 PM IST
As Israel-Hamas war rages, Israelis can now travel to US for 90 days without getting a visaThe United States has launched a visa waiver program allowing Israelis to visit the country for up to 90 days without applying for a visa. ...
20 Oct, 2023, 10.57 AM IST
US admits Israel into visa waiver programThe Biden administration has announced that Israel will be admitted into the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP), allowing visa-free en...
27 Sep, 2023, 07.20 PM IST
What not to do at your US student visa interviewThe United States will be opening up the first batch of stuudent visa appointments by mid-May. It has extended, until December 31, 2023, th...
10 May, 2023, 05.24 PM IST
United States to open first batch of student visa appointments mid-MayThe US government has extended the visa waiver program for in-person interviews until December 31, 2023, for certain eligible candidates ap...
01 May, 2023, 08.56 AM IST
US is waiving in-person interviews for more visa applicants; here's how long you have to wait if you've not made the cutApplicants applying through the interview waiver process should allow up to three weeks from the time a passport has been accepted at the V...
28 Apr, 2023, 07.15 AM IST
- US expects visa waiver deal with Greece
Greek and US officials say they expect to conclude a visa waiver agreement soon, removing a thorn in bilateral relations.
28 Jun, 2009, 10.59 PM IST
- Bush announces visa waiver for seven countries
President George Bush announced on Friday that US is rescinding visa requirements for citizens of seven countries. Top 10 US bank failures ...
18 Oct, 2008, 04.00 AM IST
- US to tighten visa restrictions for Europe, Japan
Travelers from Japan, Western Europe and certain other countries will soon face tighter visa restrictions for short-term travel to the Unit...
03 Jun, 2008, 08.24 PM IST