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The Consular Newsletter (November 17-23, 2025) is now available. This week, the Trump administration fast-tracked visas for World Cup ticket holders, while a family claims French Embassy grounds in Iraq.
The Consular Newsletter (November 17-23, 2025)
This week, the Trump administration fast-tracked visas for World Cup ticket holders, while a family claims French Embassy grounds in Iraq.
newsletter.consularaffairs.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Consular Newsletter (November 17-23, 2025) is now available. This week, the Trump administration fast-tracked visas for World Cup ticket holders, while a family claims French Embassy grounds in Iraq.
November 28 is Albania's national day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
November 28 is Albania's national day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1
China denies harassing Indian woman born in disputed border region over ‘invalid’ passport. Source: @scmpnews.bsky.social.
China defends passport checks on Indian woman born in disputed border region
Foreign ministry says verification process was lawful after traveller claims she was held for 18 hours in Shanghai.
www.scmp.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
China denies harassing Indian woman born in disputed border region over ‘invalid’ passport. Source: @scmpnews.bsky.social.
US imposes visa restrictions on Haitian official accused of supporting gangs. Source: @anadoluajansicom.bsky.social.
US imposes visa restrictions on Haitian official accused of supporting gangs
State Department 'will revoke any currently valid visas held by this individual,' says agency, without identifying person - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
US imposes visa restrictions on Haitian official accused of supporting gangs. Source: @anadoluajansicom.bsky.social.
UK $3.3 million Investor Visa would stem exodus, lawmakers say. Source: @bloomberg.com.
UK Lawmakers Call for New Investor Visa as Wealth Exodus Deepens
A group of UK lawmakers is calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to introduce a new visa to help attract wealthy foreigners as well-heeled residents continue to flee the nation amid tax hikes.
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
UK $3.3 million Investor Visa would stem exodus, lawmakers say. Source: @bloomberg.com.
Discover this 2025 article on consular offices and Levantine merchants in Ottoman Salonica and Smyrna.
From Consular Office to Trade Corridor: The Diplomatic Networks and Commercial Roles of Levantine Merchants in Ottoman Salonica and Smyrna (1780-1860)
| Journal of Balkan Studies
doi.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Discover this 2025 article on consular offices and Levantine merchants in Ottoman Salonica and Smyrna.
November 25 is Suriname's national day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
November 25 is Suriname's national day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1
US revokes visa of former South African minister who initiated genocide case against Israel. Source:
US revokes visa of former South African minister who initiated genocide case against Israel
Naledi Pandor played a key role in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice
www.middleeasteye.net
November 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
US revokes visa of former South African minister who initiated genocide case against Israel. Source:
Russian exiles see Europe visa rule as blow against them, not Putin. Source: @nytimes.com.
Russian Exiles See Europe Visa Rule as Blow Against Them, Not Putin
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Russian exiles see Europe visa rule as blow against them, not Putin. Source: @nytimes.com.
Closure of the last Russian consulate and anti-Ukrainian sentiment. The political landscape after Russian sabotage. Source:
Closure of the last Russian consulate and anti-Ukrainian sentiment. The political landscape after Russian sabotage
Following acts of Russian sabotage on Polish railways, authorities have taken decisive action. However, these incidents – carried out on Russia’s orders – have also been exploited as a pretext for dis...
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November 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Closure of the last Russian consulate and anti-Ukrainian sentiment. The political landscape after Russian sabotage. Source:
Discover this 2025 article on the legalization of foreign public documents.
View of The legalization of foreign public documents: historical development and contemporary challenges
www.doi.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Discover this 2025 article on the legalization of foreign public documents.
November 22 is Lebanon's national day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1
November 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
November 22 is Lebanon's national day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1
The Consular Newsletter (November 10-16, 2025) is now available. This week, the Trump administration reassessed visas for overweight people, while a major Somali e-visa breach emerged.
The Consular Newsletter (November 10-16, 2025)
This week, the Trump administration reassessed visas for overweight people, while a major Somali e-visa breach emerged.
newsletter.consularaffairs.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The Consular Newsletter (November 10-16, 2025) is now available. This week, the Trump administration reassessed visas for overweight people, while a major Somali e-visa breach emerged.
US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia. Source:
Somalia e-visa breach: US warns thousands of people's data exposed
Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.
www.bbc.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia. Source:
Trump’s new visa guidance: travelers with obesity, cancer, or diabetes may now be denied entry to USA. Source:
Trump’s New Visa Guidance: Travelers With Obesity, Cancer, Or Diabetes May Now Be Denied Entry To USA - Live and Let's Fly
New State Department guidance under the Trump administration allows U.S. visa officers to consider obesity, cancer, diabetes.
liveandletsfly.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Trump’s new visa guidance: travelers with obesity, cancer, or diabetes may now be denied entry to USA. Source:
No Real ID? It could cost you $18 to go through TSA checkpoints under proposed rule. Source:
No REAL ID? It could cost you $18 to go through TSA checkpoints under proposed rule
Airplane passengers without a REAL ID or passport could face an $18 fee under a new rule proposed by the Transportation Security Administration.
abcnews.go.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
No Real ID? It could cost you $18 to go through TSA checkpoints under proposed rule. Source:
US to raise fee for tourist visas to $435 from $185. Source:
www.borderreport.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
US to raise fee for tourist visas to $435 from $185. Source:
'Trump administration to prioritize visa interviews for World Cup ticket holders. Source: @politico.com.
Trump administration to prioritize visa interviews for World Cup ticket holders
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in some countries where consular staff has been beefed up, visa wait times have been reduced from a year to just a few months.
www.politico.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
'Trump administration to prioritize visa interviews for World Cup ticket holders. Source: @politico.com.
'Another Western scam?': Reactions as UK's new student-to-founder visa stirs distrust across Africa. Source:
'Another Western scam?': Reactions as UK's new student-to-founder visa stirs distrust across Africa
The UK’s new Innovator Founder visa lets African students switch from a Student visa without leaving the country
africa.businessinsider.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
'Another Western scam?': Reactions as UK's new student-to-founder visa stirs distrust across Africa. Source:
Canadian-Israeli denied option to put Israel as place of birth in her new passport. Source:
Canada passport office refuses Israel as birthplace | The Jerusalem Post
According to her video, the employee told her that the new Canadian policy was to write Palestine under certain Israeli cities in place of birth, after the recognition of Palestine by Mark Carney.
www.jpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Canadian-Israeli denied option to put Israel as place of birth in her new passport. Source:
The Swiss honorary consul in New Zealand on broadening his horizons. Source:
The Swiss honorary consul in New Zealand on broadening his horizons
Few Swiss honorary consulates are further away from home than the one in Auckland, New Zealand. Since 2019, Adrian Blaser, a chemist from Bern who works in cancer research, has represented Switzerland...
www.swissinfo.ch
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Swiss honorary consul in New Zealand on broadening his horizons. Source:
Vilnius seeks help providing consular services in China as Beijing stays silent. Source:
Vilnius seeks help providing consular services in China as Beijing stays silent
Vilnius has turned to partners for help in providing consular services in China after Beijing continued ignoring proposa...
www.lrt.lt
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Vilnius seeks help providing consular services in China as Beijing stays silent. Source:
November 20 is Oman's national day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1
November 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
November 20 is Oman's national day. Please feel free to suggest updates: arcg.is/1TDPiy1
Discover this 2025 brief on golden passports and visas in the Gulf via @brandeisuniversity.bsky.social.
Golden Passports and Golden Visas in the Gulf
www.brandeis.edu
November 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Discover this 2025 brief on golden passports and visas in the Gulf via @brandeisuniversity.bsky.social.
IPhone users can now add US passport info to their digital wallets. Source: @apnews.com.
One Tech Tip: iPhone users can now add US passport info to their digital wallets
iPhone users can now add their U.S. passport details to Apple Wallet. Apple introduced the "Digital ID" system on Wednesday, allowing passport information to be scanned at airport readers if travelers...
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
IPhone users can now add US passport info to their digital wallets. Source: @apnews.com.