Keywords: Visa


U.S. Consulate in Casablanca strengthens visa teams amid rising demand

Casablanca – The U.S. Department of State has reinforced the staffing levels at the United States Consulate General in Casablanca in response to a sharp increase in visa applications, according to an official announcement by the diplomatic mission. The measure aims to accommodate......

Social media screening slows U.S. visa processing, prompting travel warnings across the tech sector

U.S. technology companies are urging foreign employees to avoid international travel as new consular procedures cause widespread visa delays. The warning follows updates to the State Department’s security vetting system, which now requires applicants under visa categories such as H-1B and H-4 to......

United states suspends diversity visa lottery following security concerns

The United States has announced an immediate suspension of the diversity immigrant visa lottery, citing security concerns following a recent series of deadly shootings in the northeastern part of the country. The decision was made after authorities linked the suspected perpetrator to the visa program. According......

Visa launches stablecoins advisory practice to guide businesses in digital payments integration

Visa has unveiled its Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice, a strategic initiative aimed at helping businesses, banks, fintechs, and merchants navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of stablecoin-based payments. This new service, housed within Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), highlights the company’s......

Trump administration proposes social media screening for tourists

The Trump administration has proposed a controversial measure that would require all foreign tourists entering the United States to provide five years of social media history. This mandate, outlined in a notice to the Federal Register, would apply to visitors from countries that currently do not require......

Saudi Arabia further relaxes alcohol rules for wealthy foreign residents

Saudi Arabia has quietly introduced a new relaxation of its strict alcohol regulations, allowing affluent non-Muslim expatriates to legally purchase alcohol in the kingdom, several residents in Riyadh told AFP. According to six foreign residents interviewed, non-Muslim expatriates earning over 50,000......

Canada launches its new e-visa system with Morocco as first test country

Canada has introduced a new digital visa system, marking a significant step toward modernizing its immigration and travel procedures. Morocco has been selected as the first country to test this pilot initiative, allowing Moroccan travelers to obtain visas entirely online without visiting......

UK Embassy warns Moroccans about visa document fraud

The UK Embassy in Rabat has issued a warning to Moroccan nationals regarding practices that could lead to long-term bans from entering the United Kingdom. In a statement published on its official Facebook page, the embassy stressed that submitting false or fraudulent documents as part of a......

Al Barid Bank empowers Moroccan professionals with Visa Business card launch

Al Barid Bank has unveiled its new Visa Business card, a strategic initiative aimed at supporting Morocco’s professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. This launch comes as the country’s digital economy accelerates, offering a robust financial tool tailored to the unique needs......