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US universities see just 1% drop in international student enrollment despite visa hurdles

US universities see just 1% drop in international student enrollment despite visa hurdles

Despite fears of a steep decline, international student enrollment in the U.S. fell by just 1% this fall, as new data suggest universities are weathering visa and immigration challenges better than expected.
Canada to cut international student visas by 50% under new immigration plan

Canada to cut international student visas by 50% under new immigration plan

Australia adds 17,500 study spots for foreign students despite tougher visa rules

Australia adds 17,500 study spots for foreign students despite tougher visa rules

47,000 international students risk losing status in Canada's visa crackdown

47,000 international students risk losing status in Canada's visa crackdown

Canada's immigration department is reviewing over 47,000 international students for possible visa violations, intensifying scrutiny on the country's fast-growing education system.
October 12, 2025 | 06:11 pm PT
10,000 international students in UK receive warnings over visa overstay

10,000 international students in UK receive warnings over visa overstay

The U.K. Home Office has directly contacted about 10,000 international students and their families, warning they could face deportation if they overstay their visas.
September 7, 2025 | 07:45 pm PT
Foreigners married to Vietnamese can gain citizenship without living in Vietnam

Foreigners married to Vietnamese can gain citizenship without living in Vietnam

Foreigners with Vietnamese spouses or family ties can now apply for Vietnamese citizenship without needing to meet residency, language or financial requirements, under new amendments to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality passed on Tuesday.
June 23, 2025 | 09:39 pm PT
Thailand clarifies new digital arrival card for foreign visitors

Thailand clarifies new digital arrival card for foreign visitors

Thai authorities have clarified information about the new Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for foreign visitors to the Southeast Asian nation, which took effect on May 1.
May 5, 2025 | 04:50 pm PT
Mixed reactions as Thailand unveils plans to cut visa-free stay to 30 days

Mixed reactions as Thailand unveils plans to cut visa-free stay to 30 days

Thailand's proposal to halve visa-free stays for tourists from 93 countries to 30 days has drawn mixed reactions from the travel industry.
March 19, 2025 | 10:59 pm PT
Vietnam further facilitates foreign nationals' entry, exit, residence

Vietnam further facilitates foreign nationals' entry, exit, residence

Vietnam's policy is to further facilitate the entry, exit, and residence of foreign nationals, thereby contributing to the development of the tourism industry and the country's socio-economic growth, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.
February 13, 2025 | 07:12 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy imposes harsher penalties against tourists violating immigration laws

Southeast Asia's largest economy imposes harsher penalties against tourists violating immigration laws

Foreign tourists who overstay their visas or violate immigration laws on Bali island could face life imprisonment as Indonesia enforces stricter penalties to safeguard its tourism reputation.
October 13, 2024 | 08:51 pm PT
10 passengers caught carrying undeclared cash at Singapore airport

10 passengers caught carrying undeclared cash at Singapore airport

Immigration officials at Singapore's Changi Airport found 10 passengers trying to carry more than S$20,000 (US$14,700) in cash without declaring it as required by the law.
June 25, 2024 | 10:49 pm PT
Thai tourists shun South Korea due to strict immigration policy

Thai tourists shun South Korea due to strict immigration policy

South Korea's Thai visitors decreased by 21% in the first four months of 2024 due to strict immigration rules, and the decline's momentum is expected through at least year-end.
June 20, 2024 | 08:54 pm PT
Man arrested at Singapore airport for carrying $55,000 undeclared cash

Man arrested at Singapore airport for carrying $55,000 undeclared cash

Singapore immigration officials said they have detained an unidentified man at Changi Airport for carrying undeclared cash amounting to S$75,166 (US$55,000), a violation of its laws.
June 8, 2024 | 12:00 am PT
What items cannot be brought into Singapore?

What items cannot be brought into Singapore?

Singapore is known for its impeccable cleanliness, low crime rate and strict laws on littering and let's see what items cannot be brought into the city state to avoid being slapped with heavy fines.
May 17, 2024 | 03:49 pm PT
Over 200 foreign visitors denied entry into Vietnam in Jan-Feb

Over 200 foreign visitors denied entry into Vietnam in Jan-Feb

Vietnam denied entry of 217 international visitors due to invalid documents in the first two months of this year, around 25% of last year's figure, according to aviation authorities.
March 18, 2024 | 08:47 pm PT
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