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US freezes all visa applications from 75 countries

State Department announces that beginning next week, consular officers will be instructed to refuse all visa applications from 75 nations.

Saudi Arabia: 'Chief rabbi' denied entry at border

Rabbi Jacob Herzog, self-appointed chief rabbi of Saudi Arabia, says he was denied entry at border.

Sa'ar blasts Macron:

'Trying to intervene in a conflict to which he is not a party'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar blasts French President Macron for opposing US visa bans on PA officials, accusing him of ignoring incitement and terror rewards while destabilizing the region with misguided interference.

Netanyahu praises Trump, Rubio for blocking PA officials

Netanyahu thanks President and Secretary of State for denying visas to PA officials ahead of the UN General Assembly: Denying visas to those who glorify terror is justice.

Report:

US blocks Palestinian Arab visas amid statehood push

The New York Times reports that the US has suspended most visas for Palestinian Arab passport holders, citing national security.

Abbas:

'US visa denial violates international law'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas condemns the US decision to deny visas to PA officials, calling it a breach of international law and urging reversal ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Australia's punishment for revoking MK Rothman's visa

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announces decision to revoke visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority.

US suspends visitor visas for Gazans

US State Department announces pause on visit visas to allow for 'full and thorough' review, report says.

Huckabee:

Issue of visas for US Evangelicals resolved

US Ambassador to Israel announces that following meetings with Netanyahu, the issue of the recent bureacratic hurdles preventing Evangelical groups from obtaining visas to Israel has been resolved.

After 'death to IDF' chants

US revokes visas for Bob Vylan's band

The U.S. State Department has officially revoked the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan following their controversial performance at the Glastonbury Festival, where they led the crowd in chants of “Death to the IDF” and “Free Palestine.”

12 countries targeted

Trump’s new travel ban takes effect

Order includes African, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and Asian nations; new visa applications blocked starting Monday

Amid vetting expansion

Trump administration halts student visa interviews

Trump administration orders US embassies worldwide to halt scheduling new student visa interviews. The order follows recent actions against international students, including a blocked order targeting Harvard.

Israel and France spar over visa cancellations

Israel has cancelled the visas for a French parliamentary delegation, claiming that the group was coming to Israel to undermine Israeli interests.

Campus antisemitism probe:

Visas revoked for five Harvard students

Three current Harvard students and two recent graduates lose their visas as part of a broader US initiative targeting international students allegedly tied to pro-Palestinian Arab activism.

Rubio:

US revoked visas of over 300 anti-Israel ‘lunatics’

US Secretary of State says America will not give student visas to people who want to come to the US to do things like 'vandalizing universities, harassing students taking over buildings,' and those who do these thinks will lose their visas and right to be in the US.

Knesset approves:

Holocaust and 10.7 deniers to be banned from Israel

The Knesset approved the expansion of the Entry Law to prohibit the entry of those who deny the Holocaust or the October 7th Massacre, as well as those who support the international prosecution of Israelis for security activities.

Ritchie Torres:

'If you break law, align with terror, you should lose your visa'

Democratic Congressman reacts to the executive order President Trump is expected to sign today deporting foreign residents who commit crimes during antisemitic, pro-Hamas protests. 'A visa is not a right but a privilege.'

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ISIS supporter arrested in Canada was on a student visa

Canada’s Immigration Minister reveals that a Pakistani arrested last week for allegedly plotting an attack on a Jewish center in Brooklyn, entered Canada on a student visa.

Ukraine pushes new e-visa regulations, Breslov group pushes back

Ukraine government begins process to change entry requirements for non-citizens from visa-exempt countries, including Israel, who seek entry to Ukraine.

Kosovo and Israel sign visa waiver agreement

Citizens of Kosovo and Israel will be able to visit the other nation without a visa following the agreement, which will go into effect in September.

Israel to require all visitors to apply for tourist visas

Travelers from visa-exempt countries will soon be required to request a visa or electronic travel approval before boarding a plane to Israel.

Due to war

Israel to deport dozens of humanitarian aid workers

Since the Hamas massacre, the Ministry of Welfare has not sent recommendations to the Interior Ministry to extend the visas of humanitarian aid workers.

US announces visa ban on 'extremist settlers'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces sanctions against Jews accused of attacking Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

Israel on brink of joining US Visa Waiver Program

Report: Unofficial communication from the US confirms Israel satisfies prerequisites for Visa Waiver Program.

The big problem with the Visa agreement

If the statements being released about the accord are correct, it will indicate a sharp change to Israeli policy on entry into Israel.Op-ed

Despite tensions with US:

Progress made on Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program

US will soon launch a pilot program that will examine the conditions for the entry to Israel of Palestinian Arabs with US citizenship.

Bolsonaro seeks six-month tourist visa to remain in US

Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation in his country for alleged involvement in January 8 attacks in Brasilia.

Australian minister:

'Kanye may be ineligible for a visa due to antisemitic remarks'

Australia's Minister for Education says his country may deny controversial rapper a visa due to his recent antisemitic statements.

New US visa policy?

Embassy considers barring Jews suspected of anti-Arab violence

Frustration with results of Israeli elections and perceived inaction on "settler violence" may be playing a role.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'I’m working on visa issue day and night'

Ambassador Tom Nides urges Knesset to approve the laws required to add Israel to Visa Waiver Program.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'Israel could join visa waiver program by 2023'

Ambassador Tom Nides: We still hope to solve Iranian issue through diplomacy.

Progressive Democrats:

'Exclude Israel from Visa Waiver Program'

Democrats, including Tlaib and Ocasio-Cortez, call on Biden administration to keep Israel out of the Visa Waiver Program.

Progress in process of eliminating need for US visas

Israel is trying to complete the bureaucratic procedures to enable Israel to join Visa Waiver program by September.

Another step towards US visa exemption for Israelis

Israel, US sign agreement to share information on civilians convicted of serious criminal offenses.

US lawmakers: Add Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Group of Senators sign letter urging Israel’s addition to the US Visa Waiver Program.

Shaked: Exemption from US visas as of February 2023

Interior Minister meets US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, agrees on orderly procedure to promote exemption from visas.

Trading Jerusalem for US Visas

It’s just a matter of time before Biden presents an offer he thinks Israel can't refuse in exchange for the Arab Jerusalem consulate.Op-ed.

Is an exemption from US visas on the horizon?

Ambassador Erdan, US Secretary of Homeland Security agree to form joint team to promote the exemption from visas for Israelis.

Visa applicants denied due to Trump 'Muslim ban' can reapply

State Department: Most visa applicants who were denied because of Trump’s travel ban on Muslim-majority countries can reapply.

UAE launches tourist visas for Israelis

UAE foreign ministry announces 'activation of tourist entry visas for Israeli passport holders.'

Russia: Israeli preschooler overstays visa - and can't go home

Four-year-old Emily overstays visa, is refused exit by Russia.

Russia: US refused to grant visas to members of UN delegation

Russia complains US Embassy after officials fail to receive visas in time to participate in UN General Assembly.

US issues visas to Iranian leaders for UN General Assembly

United States issues visas allowing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to travel to New York.

Trump: I'd give Iranian leaders visas to attend UNGA

US President says if it were up to him, Iranian President and Foreign Minister would be granted visas to attend UN General Assembly.

US delaying visas of Iranian officials

Iranian officials may skip UN General Assembly if visas are not issued in time, Iranian news agency says.

Portugal suspends visas for Iranians

Portugese FM says decision has 'nothing to do' with Portugals relations with Iran.

Need a US visa? You'll need to provide your social media names

New State Department guidelines require applicants provide social media info, phone numbers, and email addresses dating back five years.

From 2023: US visitors to Europe to require travel pass

Europe to implement new travel approval system, aiming to improve security and 'avoid problems' with illegal immigration and terrorism.

Once there lived a man named Aizik Kanovich

Foreign Ministry: Turkish group entered on forged visa

Israel denies 90 Turkish citizens entry for tour of Islamic holy places.

U.S. and Turkey resume full visa services

U.S. and Turkey resumed full visa services after stopping them in October.

United States, Turkey partially restore visa services

United States partially resumes issuing visas in Turkey amid row over safety of staff at its missions following a number of detentions.

U.S. envoy:

'Duration of visa suspension depends on talks'

U.S. ambassador to Turkey says duration of suspension in visa services in Turkey depends on talks between the two governments.

Son of Mumbai terror victims granted visa to India

Indian Ambassador to Israel fulfills his PM's promise, grants Moshe Holtzberg and his grandparents entry visas to India.

Report: 100,000 visas revoked under Trump travel ban

Department of Justice lawyer says more than 100,000 visas have been revoked from travellers in the past week.

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.