Category: USA

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

US ESTA Expanded To Land Travel

The United States government has announced that the US ESTA will be mandatory for citizens of 40 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries entering the United States by land. This new policy will be introduced on May 2, 2022. From this date, visa-free travellers to the US will still be able to enter the country by…
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U.S. Extends Mask Mandates For Air Travel

The United States government has extended the nationwide mask mandate for public forms of transportation as it monitors reports of a surge in coronavirus cases. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it would extend the order that was set to expire on April 18, citing the need to “monitor for any…
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CDC Drops Travel Warning on More Than 20 Countries

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has downgraded its risk advisory on several countries. The CDC advises Americans not to travel to a certain country due to the potential to contract and spread COVID-19. The CDC considers a country a Level 4 risk if it reaches 500 or more confirmed cases of…
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Saudi Arabia Reopens Visa on Arrival for US, UK & Schengen Visa Holders

The authorities of Saudi Arabia have announced that all persons who hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa can receive a 12-month visa on arrival upon entering the kingdom. This means that all individuals who have a valid US, UK, and Schengen visa can now receive a tourism visa upon their arrival in Saudi…
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Gender “X” Available On US Passports

Americans applying for a US passport will be allowed to choose an X for gender on their passport applications beginning on April 11, the State Department announced. The US government said they wanted the announcement to mark a “Transgender Day of Visibility.” The move intends to make federal documents more inclusive for transgender, intersex, nonbinary,…
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