Hong Kong to Increase Entry, Visa, and Passport Fees from Sept 8
Planning a trip to or through Hong Kong? Starting September 8, 2025, you’ll need to budget more for immigration services. Hong Kong’s Immigration Department is introducing higher fees for visas, travel documents, re-entry permits, and other immigration services, with increases ranging from 3% to over 50%. This is the first major adjustment in years and […]
Cuba Extends Tourist Card Validity Through 2025 as e‑Visa Takes Hold
Cuba has confirmed that physical tourist cards (Tarjeta del Turista) will remain valid for entry until 31 December 2025, giving travelers extra time to adapt to the country’s new electronic visa system. What’s Changing—and What Isn’t No new paper cards are being issued. Any tourist card already in circulation can still be used for a single stay of […]
Air Peace Secures Historic Approval to Fly to London Heathrow Starting October 2025
After months of diplomatic tension and delay, Air Peace—Nigeria’s largest carrier—has officially received approval from UK aviation authorities to operate direct flights to London Heathrow, the UK’s most prestigious airport. The airline will commence daily flights from Abuja to Heathrow starting October 26, 2025. This announcement marks a significant breakthrough following a long standoff between […]
Portugal Golden Visa 2025: Real Estate Route Ends, New Options for Global Investors
Portugal has confirmed that its Golden Visa Program will remain active in 2025, despite major changes—most notably, the complete removal of real estate investment as a qualifying route. This decision follows the October 2023 enforcement of the Mais Habitação Law, which aims to combat the housing crisis. However, rather than ending the program, the government […]
UK Student Visa Path Still Open—But Bring Family Only If Eligible
The UK continues to attract international students, but a new immigration policy has significantly reduced the number of student dependants being granted visas. Key Stats: 425,200 main student visa applications in the past year — a 9% drop 87% decrease in dependant applications — falling to just 19,200 This steep decline follows the January 2024 […]
UK replaces physical visa stickers with E-visa for skilled workers and students
Starting June 15, 2025, the United Kingdom has officially begun issuing eVisas—digital visas that replace the traditional physical visa vignette stickers—for non-European skilled workers and students. This move marks a major step in the UK’s broader immigration digitisation agenda. What Is an eVisa? An eVisa is a secure digital record of a person’s immigration status […]
Ecuador ends visa-free transit for Nigeria, Ghana, 43 others in new border policy
Ecuador has introduced a significant policy change affecting international travelers from 45 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, India, Bangladesh, and others across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Effective immediately, transit through Ecuadorian airports will no longer be visa-free for citizens of these countries. This means that passengers making a connecting flight through Ecuador—even […]
U.S. Resumes Student Visa Interviews with New Social Media Screening Guidelines
Good news for prospective international students: The U.S. State Department has officially resumed student visa appointment scheduling after a brief pause to implement new security protocols. This development marks a positive step forward for F-1 and J-1 visa applicants, especially those targeting the Fall 2025 intake, as consulates and embassies around the world are once […]
Nigeria, 35 other countries at risk as U.S. plans major expansion of travel ban list
In a significant development that could reshape global mobility, the Trump administration is reportedly planning to expand its travel ban to include Nigeria and 35 other countries, according to a leaked U.S. State Department memo. If enforced, this expansion would more than double the number of countries currently facing U.S. entry restrictions, affecting thousands of […]
United Nigeria Airlines to launch regional, international flights August 25
In a bold move to expand its global footprint, United Nigeria Airlines has signed a global distribution agreement with Sabre Central and West Africa, a joint venture of global travel technology giant, Sabre Corporation. The airline announced the milestone on Friday, confirming that its fares and inventory will now be available on the Sabre travel […]