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Pakistan visa updates: What's new for winter trips?

Explore visa-free and visa-on-arrival options for Pakistani passport holders this winter

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Planning a winter escape? New visa policies in Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia could open up more travel options for Pakistanis. Find out which destinations offer visa-free entry, visas on arrival or eTAs for Pakistani passport holders.

Pakistanis can get 30-day Qatar tourist visa on arrival

Travellers must show proof of funds, a confirmed return ticket and approved hotel booking

Qatar announces visa on arrival for Pakistanis with specific requirements

India-China visa update: What changes from October 26?

Planning a China trip? Check the latest visa application process, fee changes and rules

China revises visa process for Indian travellers starting October 26

Kuwait crackdown: 65 arrested, hundreds of violations

Drug and theft suspects were among those arrested, one detained for intoxication

Authorities also shut 43 establishments, impounded 33 abandoned vehicles and recorded violations involving labour, fire safety, electricity and building regulations.

Filipino expats seek help over alleged visa scam

They paid thousands for self-sponsored visas but were left waiting for their documents

Filipino expats demand justice over alleged UAE visa scam losses. Photo for illustrative purposes only

H-1B visa programme should be scrapped: US VP JD Vance

Vance assails H-1B visa program, voiced support for its elimination

US Vice President JD Vance (Photo/Reuters)

US visa applicants face a new social media check

New rules cover media workers, USMCA professionals and dependants from October 1

US visa applicants face expanded screening as the State Department broadens its review of applicants’ online presence.

Trending: New Sukuk, passport rules, visa-free travel

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Stay updated with UAE’s weekend digest: new T-Sukuk launch, Indian passport visa-free list, Pakistan ranking drop, E311 speed limit cut and CBSE re-exams.

Want to stay longer in Australia? Check new visa rules

New rules curb ‘visa hopping’ and restrict dependants for many foreign students

Australia is tightening temporary migration rules, with backpackers facing ballots and international students facing new family restrictions.

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B fee plan: Who is exempt?

Uncertain future for $100,000 H-1B fee as courts weigh challenges

US proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B visas

Australia to stop foreign students bringing families

New migration rules restrict partners and children as Canberra targets ‘visa hopping’

Most international students in Australia will no longer be able to attach partners or children to their student visas, under new migration rules.

Got these visas? Indians get 30-day visa-free stay here

New rule lets eligible Indian travellers explore Uzbekistan visa-free for a month

Uzbekistan opens 30-day visa-free stays for Indians with select foreign visas

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