The Hong Kong SAR government has broadened its Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities (STV Scheme), introducing five new sectors and nearly 100 additional authorised organisations to further ease entry for overseas professionals.

For Bangladeshi travelers eager to explore the world, international travel may seem daunting due to visa requirements, paperwork, and expenses. However, many countries offer visa-free access or simplified entry procedures for Bangladeshi passport holders, making global travel more accessible. According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, citizens of Bangladesh can visit 38 countries without a

Pakistan has implemented a new policy that will change the process for citizens planning to work abroad. Effective from 19 November, all Pakistanis intending to take up employment in other countries must complete a mandatory registration before travelling. The government emphasizes that this step is aimed at protecting workers and maintaining accurate records of those seeking jobs overseas.

A recent update to the United States visa system has raised concerns among individuals planning to study, work, or live in the country. The U.S. government has introduced new guidelines instructing visa officers to scrutinize applicants’ long-term health conditions more closely. This shift in policy may create additional challenges for people with chronic illnesses, affecting a wide range of

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has introduced a new digital payment system that allows Pakistani citizens to pay their passport fees online in just one minute, removing the need to stand in long queues at National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) branches.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has clarified that no new affidavit or additional conditions have been imposed on Pakistanis traveling abroad on work visas, providing reassurance to overseas job seekers. The announcement came during a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Chaudhry Salik Hussain. The FIA confirmed that recent reports suggesting a new

Banks in Kuwait have started freezing the accounts of individuals whose Kuwaiti nationality was revoked under Article 8 of the Nationality Law and who did not regularize their residency status before the Ministry of Interior’s August 31 deadline. The account freezes impact all banking services, particularly affecting female customers who missed the cutoff to maintain eligibility under the

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has introduced a new requirement for Pakistanis traveling abroad for employment: an affidavit signed by a Grade 18 or 19 government officer. The policy, reported by The Express Tribune, aims to curb illegal migration and human trafficking incidents involving passengers who initially travel to Gulf countries such as Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Thailand

If you’re aiming to work in Europe without spending a fortune, 2026 offers several affordable options for skilled professionals. Despite rising visa fees in some regions, many EU countries still provide cost-effective pathways to live and work legally while enjoying diverse career and lifestyle benefits.

Canada’s approval rate for new international student permits has reached its lowest point in a decade, even falling below the levels recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released by ApplyBoard, this sharp decline is primarily due to the federal government’s recent caps on post-secondary intakes, which have significantly reduced the number of new permits being approved.