visas

Green light for terror? EU eyes visa-free travel for Turks

EU proposes to grant Turks visa-free entry, raising fears of a terror influx as Turkey has been a key point in the jihadist migration.

US State Department webpage erases Israel

US visa application website lists other countries by name including Iran, but avoids any mention of Israel.

U.S. introduces visa rules for travelers with Mideast ties

Would-be visitors to the United States who have been to Iraq, Iran, Sudan or Syria will have to apply for a visa.

Israeli team withdraws from table tennis meet

Malaysia had been threatened with ban from international meets after government refused to grant Israel team visas.

Zarif: United States' visa decision breaches nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says he expects the Obama administration to act to cancel Congress decision to block visa-free travel by Iranians.

US to demand visas for some Muslim EU citizens

Congress passes deal to screen Muslims with dual nationalities from Iran, Iraq, Sudan, and Syria; EU threatens repercussions.

Israel seeking to change new Jordan policy on visas

Jordan is tightening restrictions on entering the country via land crossings from Israel.

House passes legislation on visa waiver overhaul

New legislation would bar those from Iraq, Syria, Iran and Sudan from traveling to the United States without a visa.

Israel, Australia Sign Visa Deal

Apparently past their concern over the Ben Zygier affair, Australia inked a deal to allow more Israelis into the country.

US, Israel Issue Landmark Agreement for Mutual Investor Visas

American, Israeli visa process opened to allow US nationals to invest in Israel economy, and vice versa. Is this the end to a visa crisis?

US Embassy in Tel Aviv Severely Restricts Visas for Israelis

Tourist visa process cancelled until further notice, embassy announces. Is it a matter of security, or discrimination?

US 'Humiliating' Senior Israelis Who Ask for Visas

Senior IDF personnel find it hard to get into the US. Ex-defense minister Mofaz was denied entry 'because of Iranian birth.'

Israeli Officials: Spying Allegations 'Smell of Anti-Semitism'

Israeli officials denounce Newsweek report which quoted officials as saying that "Israel crosses the line for espionage in the U.S."

Report: US Intelligence Officials Say 'Israel Crossed the Line'

Unconfirmed comments touch two nerves: the visa crisis issue, and Jonathan Pollard's freedom.

US Ambassador Says End to Visa Crisis Coming

Despite doubling in visa rejection rates for young Israelis, US ambassador to Israel stresses the days of the US visa are numbered.

Kerry Vows to Fight Israeli Visa Rejection Trend

State Department review finds visa rejections for young Israelis up to 32%, doubling since 2009 - Kerry commits to changing it.

US Limiting Visas for IDF Officers

Hundreds of Israeli officers and others connected to security branches were reportedly denied visas last year.

Peak in US Rejection of Israeli Visa Requests

80% rise in visa rejections in part of growing trend that Foreign Ministry criticizes as being 'political.'