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US Embassy Dhaka warns against birth tourism

Published: Saturday, November 14, 2026

The US Embassy in Dhaka has reminded the public that travelling to the United States on a visitor visa primarily to give birth there is not permitted....

GDRFA Dubai to showcase smart border, visa services at Arabian travel market

Published: Sunday, September 13, 2026

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) will take part in Arabian Travel Market 2026, running from September 14 to 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre, where it pl...

US Embassy Dhaka lists activities barred on B1/B2 visas

Published: Saturday, September 05, 2026

The US Embassy in Dhaka has said certain activities are not permitted for holders of B1/B2 visitor visas, including birth tourism, paid employment and formal study for academic credit, according to a...

India warns against visa touts offering "guaranteed" transit visas

Published: Friday, September 04, 2026

The High Commission of India in Dhaka has warned Bangladeshi travellers against unauthorised agents, or 'touts,' who falsely promise guaranteed and fast-tracked transit visas to Nepal and Bhutan, acco...

VFS Global launches Korea visa application centre in Dhaka

Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026

VFS Global, a global visa application services provider, on Wednesday launched a dedicated South Korea Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, offering Bangladeshi applicants a new facility to submit their...

Thailand tightens DTV visa document rules from August 31

Published: Sunday, August 30, 2026

Applicants for Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) will be required to submit two additional documents starting August 31, 2026, the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka announced on its verified Facebo...

Green Card update: How global visa appointment pause impacts applicants

Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026

The United States temporarily suspended visa processing worldwide Tuesday, and green card applicants already facing lengthy backlogs now face more uncertainty about their application status, according...