Category: Intercontinental News

TRUMP TO REDUCE CULTURAL EXCHANGE VISAS

Trump’s Administration has not been shy about its intention to reduce immigration to the United States. Under the current president, the country continues to work toward creating tougher restrictions on foreign visitors, specifically from Muslim countries. An example of these measures is that those travelers from Visa Waiver Countries, required to enroll with the ESTA, will be… Continue reading TRUMP TO REDUCE CULTURAL EXCHANGE VISAS

QATAR’S NEW VISA WAIVER FOR MOROCCANS AND ALGERIANS

Earlier this year, Qatar faced a land and air embargo imposed by some of its powerful neighbors like Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. In response to this embargo, this past August Qatar introduced a visa-free entry programme to 80 nationalities to encourage travel to the country. Citizens of one of these countries who wish to… Continue reading QATAR’S NEW VISA WAIVER FOR MOROCCANS AND ALGERIANS

UK CONSIDER GIVING POST-BREXIT VISAS TO YOUNG EUROPEANS

The UK Government is considering giving two-year visas to young Europeans (under 30) which would allow them to live in the UK for two years after Brexit happens in 2019. Research published last month by the Migration Advisory Commission, an independent body, has examined the potential economic impact of ending freedom of movement. The evidence suggests that the UK would benefit from… Continue reading UK CONSIDER GIVING POST-BREXIT VISAS TO YOUNG EUROPEANS

SINGLE TOURIST VISA IN RWANDA TO PROMOTE TRAVEL

The 41st World Tourism Conference took place in Kigali Rwanda to bring together African nations and discuss business opportunities. For this unique occasion, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, expressed a sincere desire to work with countries in the region and improve travel conditions for everyone. Kagame defended that opening up the borders to each other could contribute… Continue reading SINGLE TOURIST VISA IN RWANDA TO PROMOTE TRAVEL

CHINA’S NEW PASSPORT IRRITATES REGIONAL NEIGHBORS

Despite the fact that China and India fought an intense month-long war 50 years ago, their border disputes remain deadlocked. Nevertheless, they keep finding ways to remind the other country about their still-current disagreement. Recently, China began issuing new e-passports that show watermarks of two regions as being part of China. Problem is that these regions in question… Continue reading CHINA’S NEW PASSPORT IRRITATES REGIONAL NEIGHBORS

UKRAINE WELCOMES VISA-FREE TRAVEL THROUGH EUROPE

As of June 11, 2018, citizens of Ukraine will no longer need to secure a visa to travel through the European Schengen zone. The decision was announced by Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, earlier in June. In practical terms, this means that Ukrainian citizens with biometric passports will be able to travel to EU-member countries freely without… Continue reading UKRAINE WELCOMES VISA-FREE TRAVEL THROUGH EUROPE