VFS Global has opened a new Türkiye Visa Application Centre in Manama, Bahrain, on the 18th floor of the Diplomat Commercial Offices in the Diplomatic Area, enhancing secure visa services for travellers.
Building on the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia, the mutual visa exemption agreement between the two countries entered into force on May 11, reflecting their shared commitment to advancing tourism and cultural exchange.
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has appointed Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, as its official National Net Settlement Service (NNSS) Agent in the UAE.
UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures.
The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system, a report said.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is introducing a major upgrade to its visa application process with the continued rollout of eVisas. Most UK visa customers will now benefit from this digital transformation.
Visa, a leader in digital payments, has partnered with TBO.COM, one of the leading B2B travel distribution platforms, to provide Visa cardholders exclusive access to a global network of hotels at competitive rates, complemented by exclusive benefits designed to enhance every stay - whether for business or leisure.
Visa and AWS have teamed up to enable AI agents to transact securely and autonomously on behalf of users.
Saudi Arabia and Russia signed a mutual visa exemption allowing citizens with any passport type to enter visa-free for tourism, business, or family visits. Stays of up to 90 consecutive or non-consecutive days per year are permitted for travellers from both countries.
TOURISE announced during its inaugural conference an initiative titled “Visa by Profile” — the first of its kind. The initiative enables eligible Visa cardholders interested in visiting Saudi Arabia to receive expedited visa processing.
