VISA & LABOUR HUB
Germany Announces Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indian Passport Holders
BERLIN, Germany — Germany has announced it will lift the airport transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders, allowing them to connect through major German airports without a separate Schengen transit visa when traveling to non-Schengen destinations such as the...
Canada Clarifies How Temporary Visas, Permits Can Be Canceled
By Robert MachadoOTTAWA — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced clearer legal guidelines for when visitor visas, study and work permits, and electronic travel authorizations can be canceled or revoked, part of regulatory changes aimed at boosting...
Oman Expands Cultural Visas and Golden Residency to Attract Talent and Investors
MUSCAT – The Sultanate of Oman continues to advance its Vision 2040 objectives by enhancing pathways for international cultural professionals, researchers, and investors through expanded visa and residency options that promote family unity, long-term stability, and economic collaboration.
Building on...
UAE Visa Reforms: Easier Access for Tourists and Talent
Dubai, United Arab Emirates– Just weeks after ringing in the New Year with spectacular fireworks displays across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and beyond—including record-breaking 62-minute shows and massive drone spectacles—the United Arab Emirates has continued its momentum into 2026 by...
U.S. Visa Restrictions on 39 Countries Ripple Through Multicultural Expat Communities
BY Greeshma Nair
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates – A sweeping U.S. visa policy expansion, effective January 1, 2026, under Presidential Proclamation 10998 titled "Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States," is creating...
Visa-Free Armenia: Eligible Indians Get 180 Days Access in Early 2026
YEREVAN, Armenia (GDM)— Indian expatriates living in the Gulf, United States and Europe can now visit Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days under a temporary policy aimed at boosting tourism and business ties, officials announced.
The visa...
Saudi Premium Visa: Special Residency for Top Talent
By Abdulla Al Baglouchi
RIYADH, FEB 02 (GMD): Saudi Arabia’s Special Talent Premium Residency continues to draw strong interest from global professionals seeking long-term residence and career stability in the Kingdom, particularly in research, healthcare, science, and executive leadership roles.
Designed...