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- Middle East
UAE arrests 6,000 visa violators after amnesty period ends
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities launched an intense visa violator enforcement operation following a four-month amnesty period conclusion which led mass arrest of over 6,000 individuals across the country. The arrested…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces minimum Iqama validity to issue final exit visa
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced that a resident’s ID (Iqama) must be valid for a minimum of 30 days when requesting the issuance of a final exit…
- India
Video: Australian crowd mock Indian fans with ‘where is your visa’ chants
During the ongoing International Test cricket trophy, the Australian crowd in the stadium targeted the Indian players and fans with chants “Where is your visa”. Several incidents have been reported at the…
- Pakistan
94 Indian pilgrims granted visas by Pakistan for Sindh Shrine visit
New Delhi: Pakistan has issued 94 visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims to visit the neighbouring country for the birth anniversary celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib at a shrine in…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia updates fees for visa, Iqama services
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have updated fees for Iqama renewal, extended exit and reentry visa services, and other services for 2025. Arabic daily Okaz learned that…
- Middle East
Kuwait imposes 10 dinar daily fine for visa overstays
In a significant move, Kuwait is set to enforce a comprehensive fine structure for residency law violations beginning on January 5, 2025, designed to ensure strict compliance among expatriates and visitors. New…
- Middle East
UAE’s final visa amnesty call: Regularize or leave by December 31
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is implementing vigorous measures to tackle civil violations and specifically dealing with illegitimate residency through the broad visa amnesty program set to conclude on December 31. In…
- Middle East
UAE: Expats must have Dh10,000 minimum salary to sponsor 5 relatives
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced that the ex-pats who wanted to sponsor five relatives on a residence visa must…
- Middle East
Dubai: 3-day campaign for residents with visa-issues to be held
Abu Dhabi: General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai is running a three day campaign for residents, visitors and tourists who are facing visa or residency-related issues. ‘A Homeland…
- Middle East
Germany to issue emergency visas to Turkey, Syria earthquake victims
Berlin: Germany will grant three-month visas to Turkish and Syrian earthquake victims with family in the country, the interior minister said on Saturday. “This is emergency aid,” German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…
- World
H1B visa: US planning to resume ‘domestic visa revalidation’ on pilot basis
Washington: In a move that could benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers on H1B and L1 visas, the US is planning to resume “domestic visa revalidation” in certain categories on…
- World
Online petition launched to extend grace period for H1B visa holders
Washington: Amidst massive layoffs in the American tech sector that have resulted in a large number of Indian professionals being jobless, two Indian-American organisations have launched an online petition urging President Joe…
- Hyderabad
US consulate in Hyderabad prepares for record number of student visa applicants
Hyderabad: Ahead of upcoming intakes in 2023, the US consulate in Hyderabad is prepared for a record number of student visa applicants. Apart from it, other consulates in India and the US…
- Sports
Visa delay forces Usman Khawaja to miss his flight to India
Sydney: Australia opener Usman Khawaja was forced to miss his flight to India on Wednesday due to a visa delay. The Australia squad left for the high-profile four-Test series against India without…
- India
India issues visa to 249 Pakistani pilgrims to visit Ajmer Sharif
Islamabad: India has issued visas to 249 Pakistani pilgrims to visit the tomb of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, an official said on Sunday. Citing a spokesperson of the Ministry…
