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Algeria ends diplomatic visa exemption for French officials in reciprocal measure

Algiers, August 7, 2025 – Algeria announced on Thursday the end of visa exemptions for French diplomatic and service passport holders, responding to France’s stricter stance on bilateral relations. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Chargé d’Affaires of the......

EU urges Washington to reconsider Palestinian visa decision

The European Union called on Saturday for the United States to “reconsider” its refusal to grant visas to Palestinian officials planning to attend the UN General Assembly in New York this September. “We urgently request that this decision be reconsidered in light of international law,”......

United States denies visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN general assembly

The United States announced on Friday that it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority ahead of the United Nations General Assembly scheduled for September, where France plans to advocate for the recognition of a Palestinian state. “The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, revokes and......

Moroccans received 606,000 Schengen visas in 2024 amid 20% refusal rate

Morocco secured over 606,000 Schengen visas from European Union countries in 2024, with a refusal rate of approximately 20%, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita. This marks a significant milestone in visa issuance, reflecting improved Morocco-EU relations. France leads in visa issuance France......

Morocco adopts a balanced visa policy, says Bourita

According to the minister, European Union member states issued more than 606,000 visas to Moroccan citizens in 2024, reflecting an improvement in bilateral relations and a departure from previous tensions. France alone granted nearly 284,000 visas, marking a 17% increase compared to 2023, making Morocco......

US suspends humanitarian visas for Palestinians from Gaza

The United States has announced the suspension of humanitarian and medical visas for Palestinians from Gaza, citing the need for a review of current procedures. The decision, made public on Saturday by the State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes amid growing pressure from far-right......

Trump moves to restrict Chinese student visas amid political tensions

The Trump administration has announced a new aggressive policy targeting Chinese students in the United States, marking a significant escalation in its ongoing campaign against international influence in American higher education. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that visas of Chinese nationals......

UK introduces digital visa system to simplify application for Moroccans

Every year, thousands of Moroccans aspire to study, work, or visit the United Kingdom, yet many face challenges such as high visa fees, prolonged wait times, and a complex application process. In response, the UK is launching a fully digital visa system designed to expedite and simplify the application......

US Suspends Student Visas amid Stricter Social Media Checks

The United States has temporarily halted the processing of student visas as part of a broader effort to intensify social media scrutiny for international applicants. According to an internal State Department cable, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed the suspension on Tuesday, in line with President......