The United States has clarified that the expiry date printed on a visitor’s visa does not determine how long the person may remain in the country. According to US authorities, the duration of a foreign visitor’s authorised stay is determined by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the point of entry. In a …
Stricter asylum laws and expanded government powers signal a tougher pathway for migrants For thousands of Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad, Canada has long stood out as a preferred destination. However, that pathway is becoming increasingly difficult following sweeping changes to the country’s immigration and asylum system. The reforms, introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship …
In 2025, as global visa systems tighten and immigration officers place greater emphasis on credibility, travel history has quietly emerged as one of the most important factors in visa approvals. Embassies increasingly examine mobility patterns your past trips, frequency of returns, and whether your travel is structured and predictable. For many Nigerians with modest budgets, …
Visa and Mastercard have reached a revised settlement with merchants who alleged the card networks charged excessive fees for accepting their credit cards, according to a court filing on Monday. The updated settlement was revealed in a letter filed in Brooklyn federal court by a lawyer representing some of the plaintiffs. Details on the revised …
The European Union (EU) on Friday announced new restrictions on visas for Russian nationals, citing rising security concerns nearly four years into the war in Ukraine. EU foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, said the bloc would no longer issue multiple-entry visas to Russians, stressing that it was unjustifiable for citizens of a country waging war …
For many travellers, the excitement of planning a trip can quickly vanish under the burden of long visa waits. Endless paperwork, multiple embassy visits, and the uncertainty of approval often turn anticipation into frustration. But for spontaneous explorers, there’s good news. A growing number of countries have streamlined their visa processes, offering approvals in mere …
Male travellers are no longer eligible for Qatari visas unless accompanied by their families, according to new regulations announced by the country’s Ministry of Interior. The Qatari authorities said the measures followed repeated cases of overstays by Nigerian visitors. Under the new policy, only female applicants and family groups are allowed to apply for tourist …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The United States government has announced plans to shorten the validity period of visas issued to foreign students and journalists. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the proposed rule is intended to tighten oversight and reduce what it described as risks associated with prolonged stays. The new visa restriction comes barely …
By Esther Ososanya The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued an important clarification on visa rules, stating that the expiration date on a U.S. visa does not determine how long a visitor can remain in the country. In a public advisory posted Friday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the mission stressed that …
