Washington, D.C. – The United States government has announced a significant policy change requiring citizens from Malawi and Zambia to pay a $15,000 (£11,300) deposit before being issued a tourist or business visa. The measure, confirmed by the U.S. State Department, will be part of a 12-month pilot programme aimed at curbing visa overstays and tightening entry screening procedures. Read More: India Approves Over 9.6 Million e-Visa Applications Since 2020 as System Continues to Evolve Purpose of the Pilot Programme According to the State Department notice, the initiative is targeted at countries with a high rate of visa overstays or…
Author: Zack C. Wooden
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to making entry easier for legitimate foreign visitors while maintaining strong national security measures. India’s visa policy is carefully regulated but constantly evolving to meet the needs of tourists, business travelers, students, medical patients, and other categories of international guests. Read More: South Korea Grants Visa-Free Access to Chinese Visitors in Effort to Improve Relations Government Focus on Accessibility and Security In a written statement to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar highlighted recent improvements to the visa regime. These reforms aim to…
South Korea has announced a significant step toward improving relations with China by introducing a visa-free entry program for Chinese tourists starting next month. The move comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize bilateral ties and promote tourism-driven economic growth. The decision, revealed on Wednesday by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok’s office during a task force meeting on tourism promotion policies at the government complex in Seoul, will allow Chinese group tourists to visit South Korea without a visa from September 29 until the end of June next year. This temporary relaxation of entry requirements is aimed at boosting visitor numbers,…
