Visa

Trump administration pauses US visa appointments worldwide amid sweeping immigration crackdown

While Trump campaigned in 2024 on a ​platform of stopping illegal immigration, his administration has also made legal immigration more difficult.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens to US President Donald Trump speak during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, shortly after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026.
Then-Iran’s ambassador-designate to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Lebanon extends visa of Iran's ambassador Sheibani following persona non grata designation - report

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US plans to revoke tourism and business visas of up to 200,000 foreigners - report

US President Donald Trump speaks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, US, July 15, 2026.

US judge strikes down Trump policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries


Dreaming of a perfect view? This country wants you to work for them

The New Zealand government is easing its visa policy: Tourists can work remotely for a foreign employer for up to 90 days, aiming to attract "digital nomads" and boost tourism.

 Auckland City, New Zealand

All travelers to Israel must obtain visa starting January 2025

Once obtained, the ETA-IL stays valid for up to two years, or until the traveler's current passport expires – whichever comes first.

 Travellers at Ben Gurion International Airport where flights were being delayed, as the workers of the airport went on strike, in a protest for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, on September 2, 202

Trump sides with tech advisors over dispute about skilled immigrant visas

Trump agreed with his new tech backers on the recently raised issue of highly skilled immigrant visas, even though he made moves to curb the program in his first administration.

  U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.

Has Australia quietly applied a 'shadow ban' on Israelis? Group demands answers on long visa waits

Two Israeli siblings were reportedly left waiting to enter Australia for their grandmother's birthday after the Australian government demanded they answer questions on their IDF service.

 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Pro-Jewish protesters look out towards a pro-Palestine encampment and protesters at The University Of Sydney on May 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia

U.S. visa waiver - ESTA form in Hebrew for Israelis

Dreaming of a visit to the United States? The good news is that Israelis can enjoy an easy and simple process to obtain a visa waiver through the ESTA form.

 Visa Waiver for the United States - ESTA Form in Hebrew for Israelis

New Zealand denies Visa to Candace Owens over Australian ban

Owens had applied for an Entertainers Work Visa but was turned down due to her ban from Australia. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) confirmed to Stuff that Owens's application was denied.

 Conservative political commentator Candace Owens speaks during an event held by national conservative political movement 'Turning Point', in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., June, 14, 2024.

UK suspends visa exemptions for Jordanian nationals due to policy violations

The UK Home Office explained that the suspension was triggered by a rise in asylum claims from Jordanians.

  A sign is seen at the arrivals passport control area of Terminal 5, at Heathrow Airport, London, Britain, March 23, 2023.

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 Extremadura, Spain

Likud MK Eliyahu Ravivo to sue state over lack of foreign worker documentation

Ravivo asked the housing and foreign ministries to examine whether there was an obstacle to transferring workers' documents from abroad to the Special Committee for Foreign Workers.

Likud MK Eliyahu Ravivo at a hearing with the Special Committee for Foreign Workers last month.

Canada opens its doors for Israelis due to northern escalation

The work visa option for Israelis will be available until July 31, 2025.  The extension was believed to be done after political pressure was exerted by Canada's Jewish community.

 National Flag of Canada (Queen's Park, Toronto).