Bahrain mulls new visa rulesBahrain is considering introduction of new visa rules that mirror the policies of foreign countries when dealing with Bahraini visitors, said a top government official. MPs yesterday voted unanimously in favour of the proposal, which would More… |
Apology over visa delays to EuropeFrench Ambassador Yves Oudin has issued a personal apology to visa applicants facing major delays. He said he welcomed any suggestions from the public on ways to improve and fast track the visa process. It follows a string of compl More… |
Libya lifts Schengen visa ban after EU moveLibya has lifted a visa ban on citizens of 25 European countries after EU president Spain said a Swiss-instigated visa blacklist against 188 Libyans in those countries had been scrapped. 'In the interests of strengthening its cooperati More… |
'Schengen' now has 24 statesCelebrations have been held after midnight to mark nine new states joining a European border-free zone. The Schengen agreement, which allows passport-free travel across the area, now embraces 24 nations. Some 2,000 people celebrate More… |








