“We have undertaken major reforms by adopting a tourist-friendly visa regime under which tourists from 126 countries can obtain fast-track visas without fee. I am confident that this decision will play a key role in promoting the sector and opening new avenues for socioeconomic development in Pakistan,” the prime minister said in a message on […]
As reported by Indian media outlets, Sanjay Dutt was dropped from the cast of ‘Son of Sardaar 2’, scheduled to be shot in Scotland, after his UK visa application was rejected. According to the details, his visa application was rejected due to his incarceration in the past. Quoting a source close to the production, Indian […]
China is pushing for Visa and Mastercard to lower their bank card transaction fees in the country, as part of an effort to facilitate payments for foreign visitors, Bloomberg News reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. The Payment & Clearing Association of China is negotiating with global card issuers including Visa and Mastercard […]
Saudi Arabia has announced new rules for people wanting to perform Umrah, the minor pilgrimage. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that anyone with any type of visa can now do Umrah easily. The ministry said that Umrah rituals are open to people with different visas, like personal, family, transit, labor, and e-visas. It […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE has updated the rules about who needs a visa to visit the country. Now, people from 87 countries can come to the UAE without getting a visa first. If you want to visit the UAE for tourism, you can check the official website to see if your […]
In order to attract skilled professionals and investors, Saudi Arabia has launched five new visas as part of its “premium residency products.” These initiatives are in line with the country’s objectives for economic transformation and increasing worldwide corporate significance. Special skill, gifted, investor, entrepreneur, and real estate owner residencies are among the new visa categories. […]
The move aligns with Canada’s ambitious immigration targets of bringing 500,000 immigrants annually by 2025 According to Canadian media on Friday, Canada is about to embark on a “broad and comprehensive” initiative that will enable a large number of illegal people to apply for permanent residency. The decision, which is in line with Canada’s aggressive immigration […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it is opening a path to citizenship for select foreigners, but it is unclear if new passport holders will benefit from the public welfare system. Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum on Saturday said “investors, specialized talents and professionals including scientists, doctors, engineers, […]
Pakistan has lifted all restrictions on visas for Bangladeshi citizens, a move being seen as an ice breaker in the frosty relations between the two Muslim-majority countries in South Asia. “Pakistan has already removed all restrictions on Pakistani visas for Bangladeshi citizens”; said a statement by the Pakistan High Commission in Bangladesh; after a meeting […]
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said the decision to suspend the issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens was taken due to the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions are “temporary”, it emerged on Sunday. The United Arab Emirates had last month temporarily stopped issuing new visas to citizens of Pakistan ; […]
