Immigration
France Introduces Strict Language Rules for Residency From 2026
France has officially announced stricter language and civic requirements for foreigners seeking long-term residence or citizenship, with new rules taking effect from January 1, 2026.…
Streamlined Immigration: FIA Rolls Out Pre-Departure Support for Travellers
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has introduced Pre-Departure Facilitation Desks at all zonal offices to assist international travellers with immigration procedures and clearances, Federal Interior…
Germany Freelance Visa for UAE Residents Now Easier and Cheaper to Get — Here’s How
Germany is now welcoming self-employed professionals from the UAE with open arms through its newly streamlined freelance visa program—and the cost makes it even more…
Germany Launches New Online Portal for Work Visa Applications
ISLAMABAD: The German Embassy has launched a Consular Services Portal to streamline the German work visa application process for Pakistani citizens. The new digital system…
Pakistani students may face UK Ban as Govt targets three countries
The British government may soon restrict visa applications from students in countries, including Pakistan, as part of efforts to reduce annual net migration, a government…
U.S. Enforces Anti-Semitic Social Media Policy in Immigration and Visa Decisions
U.S. immigration authorities have announced a new anti-Semitic social media policy that allows them to deny visas or permanent residency to individuals whose online posts…
Kuwait Abruptly Ends E-Visa Services for 53 Countries
ISLAMABAD: The e-Visa program for citizens of 53 nations has been temporarily halted by Kuwait. The reason given is that the system is going through…
Kazakhstan Introduces Neo Nomad Visa to Attract Global Remote Workers
Kazakhstan has unveiled its new Neo Nomad visa, aimed at attracting skilled professionals from around the globe. Launched under the directive of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,…
Negative Social Media Posts Impacting Pakistani Visa Applications, Says UAE Consul General
The Consul General of the UAE in Karachi, Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, has revealed that many Pakistanis are facing challenges related to visa processes for…
Directorate Denies Passport Fee Increase, Confirms Current Rates
An official statement from the Directorate of Passport and Immigration on Saturday denied all recent news stories about higher passport fees and made it clear…
Pakistan Announces Revised Passport Fees for E-passports, MRPs, and Lost Passports
The federal government of Pakistan has announced a new revised fee structure for passports, including e-passports, machine-readable passports (MRPs), and replacement passports for those lost…
No More Address Restrictions for Passport Issuance
ISLAMABAD: Passport applications no longer need to be submitted at the district office matching the address on the CNIC, according to the latest guidance from…
