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Italy says Swiss misused travel pact in Libya row

Italy accused Switzerland on Tuesday of misusing an agreement facilitating European travel to put pressure on Libya, prompting a Libyan ban on visas for much of Europe.

Libya suspends issuing visas to Europeans

Libya has suspended the issuing of entry visas to European citizens apart from British nationals, an official at the country's main international airport said on Monday.

Britain to slash foreign student visa numbers

Patirck Hennessy Telegraph 02/08/2010

India, Japan look to ease visa rules to boost trade

Bappa Majumdar Reuters UK 12/28/2009
Britain to slash foreign student visa numbers

The number of foreign students given visas is to be slashed in an attempt to clamp down on widespread abuse of the system.

India, Japan look to ease visa rules to boost trade

India and Japan agreed on Tuesday to ease visa rules within a year to boost trade between two of Asia's biggest economies that are also trying to broaden cooperation in defence and nuclear energy.

India's New Tourist Visa Restrictions Evokes Criticism

The new restrictions imposed by India on long-term tourist visas has evoked confusion among visitors and foreign diplomats alike, prompting several countries, including the United States and Britain, to protest against the new rules.

Honduran interim government cancels visa exemption for Brazilians

The Honduran de facto government announced Friday that it decided to suspend the agreements with Brazil on visas exemption for holders of Brazilian passports.

Pakistan criticises UK visa checks

Press Association 04/09/2009
Zimbabwe says mines minister denied British visa

Britain has denied Zimbabwe's mines minister a visa for an investment conference, fuelling anger in President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party over continued Western sanctions on its officials.

Pakistan criticises UK visa checks

Pakistan's High Commissioner to the UK has said not enough is being done to carry out security checks on foreign students.

Thailand waives visa fee as part of drive to revive tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand 02/25/2009
Thailand waives visa fee as part of drive to revive tourism

Continuing its efforts to expedite the revival of the Thai travel and tourism industry, the Royal Thai government has agreed to exempt the fee for tourist visa applications for a three month period, effective 5 March, 2009 to 4 June, 2009.

Thai tourist visa fees waived for all countries in bid to boost tourism

Economic ministers have resolved to waive visa fees for tourists from all countries for three months to give the tourism industry a much-needed boost.