Visa

Trump visa revocations top 300,000, foreign pro-Palestinian protesters face particular scrutiny

The Trump administration has revoked over 300,000 US visas, including those of foreign pro-Palestinian protesters opposing Israel's attacks on Gaza, drawing criticism from civil rights advocates.

This illustration picture shows a US visa in a passport, August 25, 2026.
The Harvard University Coat of arms (Ve Ri Tas) is displayed on the front of the Harvard Business School building on October 25, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts

Trump administration launches investigation into US universities over J-1 visa allegations

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

Israel may have violated US visa waiver terms through failure to conduct air crew background checks

Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Thailand to halve visa-free stay for Israeli tourists starting September 15


Trump administration moves to tighten duration of visas for students and media

The latest move would create new hurdles for international students, exchange workers, and foreign journalists who would have to apply to extend their stay in the US.

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order, as US Vice President JD Vance and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth look on, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, August 25, 2025.

US charity says halt in visitor visas for Gazans will harm wounded kids

This follows the State Department halting all visas as it holds "a full and thorough" review following far Right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer claiming that Palestinian refugees were entering US.

A group welcomes wounded Palestinians arriving in Washington for medical treatment in a humanitarian mission organized by HEAL Palestine, August 9, 2025; illustrative.

France halts renewing work visas for El Al security personnel in Paris

According to the report, the decision was made by French authorities due to the ongoing war in Gaza and tensions between Israel and France. 

 EL AL flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, May 13, 2025.

Gaza Palestinian family given lifeline by court to come to Britain

The Palestinian couple and their four children were given permission to enter the United Kingdom to join their relative, a British citizen, earlier this year.

Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

Visa issue for US Evangelical groups resolved, says Ambassador Huckabee

“American Christians are among Israel’s strongest supporters, and the resolution of this issue among friends is a positive outcome,” Huckabee said.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrives to a court hearing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, July 16, 2025.

Huckabee threatens reciprocal visa measures over Israel's restrictions on evangelical groups - N12

"It would be unfortunate if we were forced to publicly disclose that Israel is engaging in harassment and displaying a negative stance toward these groups."

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrives to a court hearing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, July 16, 2025.

Ireland refuses visas for Ramallah children planning to attend Gaelic Games summer camp

Claire Liddy, International spokesperson for GAA Palestine, told RTÉ Radio One on Tuesday that an appeal had been lodged.

 The Gaelic Games in Palestine (GAA-P) organization

Family of Boulder attacker can be deported, Texas judge rules after dismissing family's lawsuit

One of the people wounded on the day, 82-year-old Karen Diamond, died of her injuries on June 25. Soliman now faces over 70 charges, including first-degree murder.

An Israeli flag is affixed to a pole in solidarity with victims near the scene of an attack in Boulder, Colorado, on May 31, 2025.

Why HNWIs choose Greece’s golden visa in 2024: Security and freedom of movement lead the reasons


US revokes visas for Bob Vylan after music duo's Glastonbury chants

"Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country," US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said in a post on X.

 Revellers hold up a Palestinian flag, a prop head wearing a balaclava in the colours of the Irish flag, and a representation of a zebra, on the day Kneecap performs at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, Britain, June 28, 2025.