A total of ten Russian citizens who applied for Portuguese “golden visas,” which provide residence permits in exchange for investment, have been turned down since late February, the Publico newspaper reported on Sunday. The nation introduced a complete ban on golden visas for Russians as part of EU sanctions imposed …
Read More »China to restrict visas for US officials
China has decided to restrict visas for a number of US officials in response to similar measures introduced by Washington earlier this month over alleged human rights abuses. “The Chinese side decided to impose retaliatory visa restrictions on certain US officials who spread lies on the issue of human rights, …
Read More »US Embassy in Moscow to dramatically reduce staff & stop issuing most visas to Russians as mission is banned from employing locals
In a Friday press release, the embassy announced that, effective May 12, it will only offer emergency US citizen services, and “a very limited number of age-out and life or death emergency immigrant visas.” “Embassy Moscow will not offer routine notarial services, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, or renewal passport …
Read More »At least 15 people trampled to death as thousands queue for visas in eastern Afghanistan
Provincial officials said that the incident occurred as more than 3,000 people queued up to collect tokens needed to apply for paperwork allowing them to travel to Pakistan. “The visa applicants jostled to secure their token from the consulate officials… the crowd got out of control, leading to a stampede,” …
Read More »The head of the Federal tourism Agency responded to a question on exit visas for Russians
The head of the Federal Agency for tourism (Rosturizm) Zarina doguzova stated that she would not like the idea of a return to the Soviet practice of issuing exit visas. According to her, the issue she is not suitable as the head of the relevant Department, involved in the development …
Read More »In Ukraine, the demand for Schengen visas has fallen four times
In 2018 in the consulates of Schengen countries in Ukraine have applied for Schengen visas 191 726 times. Last year, the demand for Schengen visas has fallen in four times. The statistics on the website of the European Commission. In 2018 in the consulates of Schengen countries in Ukraine have …
Read More »Became known, when Ukrainians without visas to fly to Thailand
The rule will come into force on April 15.Citizens of Ukraine can visit Thailand without a visa for a period up to 30 days. The new rule will come into force on 15 April this year. It is reported by Sayama Travel Group with reference to the Ministry of foreign …
Read More »North Korea ceased to issue tourist visas – media
As stated by the company, the freeze will apply until the anniversary on September 9.North Korea ceased to issue tourist visas for foreigners ahead of the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the Democratic people’s Republic next month. This is with reference to the Chinese tour operator reports AFP. Provided …
Read More »Egypt started issuing electronic visas to Ukrainians
Egyptian e-Visa will cost $ 25. On 3 December, Egypt has launched a system of issuing electronic visas to enter the country. It is reported by the Department of consular service of the Ministry of foreign Affairs in Facebook. “Ukrainians will travel to Egypt on the basis of the electronic …
Read More »The US will partially resume the issuance of visas to Russians
Now to apply for a visa only in the Russian capital. The US Consulate General in the Russian regions will partially resume the issuance of visas to Russians. This was reported in the U.S. Embassy in Russia. December 11, the US Consulate in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok will resume …
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