travel restrictions
Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Seven More Countries and Palestinian Authority Passport Holders
Dec 17, 2025 05:33 am CST
President Trump has expanded U.S. travel restrictions by adding seven more countries including Syria, and Palestinian Authority passport holders to the travel ban list. The White House cited national security concerns, stating the ban targets foreigners who may threaten Americans or undermine U.S. institutions. This expansion follows a deadly attack in Syria and includes restrictions on several African nations and Laos, while maintaining bans on countries like Afghanistan and Yemen.
New Visa Requirements: Indian Travelers Must Obtain Visa for Iran Entry and Transit from November 22
Nov 17, 2025 08:51 pm CST
Starting November 22, Iran is ending its visa-free entry policy for Indian passport holders. All Indian citizens must now obtain a valid visa before traveling to or transiting through Iran, marking a significant change from previous arrangements that allowed conditional visa-free entry for Indian tourists visiting Iranian cultural and religious destinations.
US Passport Drops Out of Global Top 10 as Asian Nations Dominate Henley Passport Index 2025
Oct 16, 2025 08:48 pm CST
The United States passport has fallen to 12th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, marking its first exit from the global top 10. Singapore, South Korea, and Japan now lead the rankings, reflecting a shift in global mobility power. Experts attribute the US decline to lack of visa reciprocity and policy changes by countries like Brazil, China, and Vietnam, signaling changing dynamics in international travel access.
US Bars Iranian Diplomats From Costco, Luxury Shopping In New York
Sep 23, 2025 05:50 pm CST
The Donald Trump administration has barred Iranian diplomats based in or visiting New York from accessing wholesale stores such as Costco or purchasing luxury goods in the US without approval from the State Department.
$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee For New Applicants, Current Holders Can Re-Enter US: White House Amid Confusion
Sep 21, 2025 11:05 am CST
The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.