EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian officials
The European Commission suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials due to democratic backsliding, mass arrests, police violence, and press suppression following the 2024 elections.
Trump administration to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The United States will suspend immigrant visa processing for about 75 countries, citing concerns that migrants draw unacceptable levels of welfare from American public funds.
India-Bangladesh visa freeze deepens bilateral crisis DW 12/25/2025
Diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh have deteriorated, with reciprocal visa suspensions following violent protests and high-profile political killings.
US pauses visas for all Afghan passport holders, halts asylum requests
US pauses visas for Afghan passport holders and halts asylum decisions after an alleged Afghan national shot two National Guard members in Washington, DC.
State Department halts 'medical-humanitarian' visas for people from Gaza
The U.S. State Department announced a halt to all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza to review the procedures for granting medical-humanitarian visas.
