Kuwait Extends Visit Visas by One Month and Grants Extra Time for Residents Abroad
Kuwait has announced temporary visa relief measures that will benefit visitors and residents affected by recent travel disruptions. The decision provides additional time for individuals whose visas or residency status may be impacted by mobility challenges. The announcement was made by Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior as part of efforts to support travelers and expatriates during […]
Egypt Increases Visa-on-Arrival Fee for Foreign Tourists
Travelers planning a trip to Egypt should take note of a new visa policy update. The Egyptian government has increased the cost of its visa-on-arrival for foreign tourists, introducing a small but notable change for visitors arriving without a pre-approved visa. The adjustment took effect on March 1, 2026, and applies to tourists who obtain […]
Nigeria to Begin Real-Time Monitoring of Visa Overstayers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to begin real-time monitoring of foreigners who overstay their visas in the country. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen immigration control, improve border security, and ensure compliance with Nigeria’s visa regulations. According to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the government now has […]
UK Halts Study Visas for Nationals from Four Countries Amid Immigration Crackdown
The United Kingdom government has announced a new immigration policy that will stop the issuance of study visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan. The decision forms part of a broader effort by UK authorities to tighten immigration controls and address concerns about misuse of visa routes. According to UK officials, the move […]
New Zealand’s 2026 Active Investor Plus Visa Property Rule — What You Should Know
New Zealand is making big changes in how investor visas work in 2026 especially for holders of the Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa, sometimes called its “golden visa.” For the first time, these wealthy investor residents will be able to buy or build residential property in New Zealand under specific conditions — a major shift […]
6 Countries Where Your Degree Can Boost Permanent Residency Points in 2026
Securing permanent residency (PR) in many countries often depends on a points-based immigration system — and your educational qualifications can be a major advantage in this process. According to recent data on migration scoring systems, here are six countries where your degree can directly contribute to PR points or improve your chances of long-term settlement […]
UK Grants 30,204 Study Visas to Nigerians in 2025 — Up 59 % Year-on-Year
The United Kingdom issued 30,204 study visas to Nigerian applicants in 2025, marking a 59 % increase compared to the previous year, according to official immigration data. This surge highlights growing interest among Nigerian students in UK higher education, despite evolving visa policies and global competition for international talent. Record Growth in UK Study Visas […]
Nigeria Tops Grenada Citizenship Applications in Q4 2025
Nigeria has emerged as the leading source of citizenship applications to Grenada in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, according to data from the Investment Migration Agency (IMA) of Grenada. Nigerians accounted for about 16 % of all citizenship-by-investment submissions received over the period — more than any other country. Strong Demand for Grenadian Citizenship […]
UK to Replace Visa Stickers with eVisas for Nigerians From February 25, 2026
Starting 25 February 2026, the United Kingdom will discontinue issuing physical visa stickers (vignettes) in passports for Nigerian travelers and replace them with digital electronic visas (eVisas) — part of a broader effort to modernize and digitize its immigration system. What’s Changing Under the new system: Nigerian applicants for UK visit visas and other short-stay […]
U.S. Spent Over $40 Million Deporting Migrants to Third Countries in 2025 — Report
A U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee report has revealed that the United States government spent over $40 million in 2025 on a controversial immigration policy that involved deporting migrants to third-party countries — nations where the deported individuals had no citizenship or close ties. This practice, critics say, has raised concerns about cost, oversight, and […]