Visa
US Makes $20,000 Visa Bond Program Permanent for 50 Countries
The U.S. State Department has made its visa bond program permanent, requiring certain applicants for B-1 (business)and B-2 (tourism) visas from 50 countries to post a refundable bond of up to $20,000 before their visas are…
UAE Tightens Work Visa Process for Pakistani Applicants
Pakistan has made a police character certificate mandatory for all citizens applying for United Arab Emirates (UAE) work visas, effective from July 20, according to…
K-Electric Launches Cashless Bill Payment via Debit, Credit Cards
K-Electric has introduced card payments at selected customer care centres, enabling customers to pay bills without cash, reducing queues and making bill payments more convenient.…
Saudi Arabia Unveils Year-Long Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa
Saudi Arabia has introduced a one-year multiple-entry visa for Umrah pilgrims, allowing them to travel to the kingdom as many times as they wish within…
French Embassy Warns Pakistanis Against Fake Visa Appointment Services
The French Embassy in Islamabad has issued a public warning against fraudulent individuals and social media accounts claiming they can secure appointments for French consular…
Saudi Arabia Issues Tough Visa Deadline Warning to Foreign Residents
Saudi Arabia will impose fines of up to 50,000 Saudi Riyals, six months in prison, and deportation on foreign nationals who overstay their visas and…
Another European Country to Open Visa Processing Facility in Islamabad for Pakistani Applicants
Pakistan and Croatia have agreed to fast-track the establishment of a Croatian visa processing facility in Islamabad, a move that will enable Pakistani citizens to…
Visa Launches Smartphone-Based Payment Tools for Small Businesses
Visa has introduced new features under Visa Accept and Visa Direct, enabling small businesses in emerging markets to accept and send digital payments directly through…
UAE Waives Overstay Fines, Grants 30‑day Grace Period
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) waived overstay fines for travellers whose visas expired due to Iran war disruptions, granting a 30‑day grace period until 9…
Pakistan Introduces New Visa Requirement for Russian Nationals
The Embassy of Pakistan in Russia has announced a new visa requirement for Russian nationals, making sponsor biometric verification through the PakID application mandatory for…
Visa & MasterCard Team Up with ChatGPT to Bring AI Shopping to Users
Visa has embedded its payment network directly into ChatGPT, allowing AI agents to independently shop for groceries, plane tickets, and other items before completing transactions…
US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to End H-1B Visa Green Card Pathway
A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation in the US House of Representatives that could significantly reshape the H-1B visa program by eliminating its role as…
Italy Allocates Worker Quota, Issues 3,200 Student Visas for Pakistani
Italy has allocated a dedicated quota of 10,500 jobs for Pakistani workers over the next three years, the outgoing Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin,…
