Hong Kong rejected more than 12,000 visitors from entering the city in the first five months of 2025, according to a top immigration official, who has said the move signals his department’s firm stance on border control. Director of Immigration Benson Kwok Joon-fung also said on Sunday that the 12,452 rejected visitors represented about 0.062…
China is welcoming a new wave of international tourists, thanks to dramatically loosened visa policies designed to revitalize the economy and reshape global perceptions of the country. From the ancient alleys of Beijing to the neon-lit skyline of Chongqing, tourists are finding a China that defies expectations, News.Az reports, citing The Washington Post. The Chinese…
Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrictions. It’s unclear exactly how many foreign medical residents were unable to start their assignments, but six medical residents interviewed by The Associated Press…
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 As of 8th September 2025, Hong Kong will make a significant adjustment to its visa fees, with rises ranging from 3 percent to 51 percent. These adjustments will affect diverse services, including visa issuance, entry permits, travel documents, and overseas posting of these documents for their release. These adjustments…
Hong Kong made a forward-looking move on digital assets last month by passing a landmark law to regulate the market for stablecoins. Such a regime, which is well ahead of many jurisdictions in Asia and North America, will help bolster public confidence in this popular and fast-growing financial sector. It showcases the city’s crucial role…
HONG KONG — The Hong Kong government has sharply raised fees for work visas amid a sustained fiscal deficit, underscoring a shift from the generous, low-tax business environment it used to provide. Under the new two-tiered schedule, individuals seeking to stay more than 180 days are required to pay 1,900 Hong Kong dollars ($242) — a HK$600…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES » How UK’s New Visa Rules Extend Settlement Wait Times, Impacting Migrants and Travelers Across Britain? Thursday, May 15, 2025 The UK government announced in May 2025 that it plans to extend the qualifying period for migrants seeking permanent settlement—from the current five years to ten years. This…