Schengen Visa Applications Reached Over 7.5 Million in 2022, Yet 55% Less Than Before Coronavirus
Almost six million Schengen Visas have been issued in 2022 by the consulates and visa centres of the Member States located worldwide, out of over 7.5 million applications received by the same. Newly released Schengen Visa statistics show that the…
Russia Lifts Entry Visas for Ukrainians
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has signed a decree that facilitates the entry of citizens of Ukraine into Russia. Based on the decree signed on Friday, citizens of Ukraine are permitted to enter Russia without a visa on a foreign Ukrainian…
Indian Nationals Now Account for 10% of US Visa Applicants, Dominating Student & Employment Categories
More than 1 million non-immigrant visa applications from India have been processed by the United States Embassy in New Delhi, accounting for a 20 per cent increase compared to pre-pandemic levels. The embassy said that Indian citizens now represent more…
Japan Offers Long-Term Residency to Foreigners Escaping Conflict Zones
Starting from December 1, internationals fleeing the war will be eligible for long-term resident status with a working visa in Japan under a revision to the immigration law, Japan’s immigration agency has said. The new designation is aimed to help…
Israelis to Travel Visa-Free to US Starting From November 30
The government of the United States has admitted Israel into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), meaning that the latter’s citizens will be eligible to enter visa-free to the US starting from November 30. An administration official considered Israel’s admittance into…
