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The Consular Newsletter (June 22-July 05, 2026)
This week, Japan eyes raising some tourist visa fees by more than 400 percent, while Manhattan consulates evacuate over tower collapse fears.
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The Consular Newsletter (announcement)
The Consular Association's website is now live!
Jul 2
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June 2026
The Consular Newsletter (June 15-21, 2026)
This week, Japan eyes first visa-fee increase in 48 years, while China's London embassy condemns the jailing of two Hongkongers for spying.
Jun 22
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The Consular Newsletter (June 08-14, 2026)
This week, the U.S. launches $750 fast‑track visas, while South Africa repatriates 586 Nigerians.
Jun 17
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The Consular Newsletter (May 25-June 07, 2026)
This week, the United States reduces African visa hubs, while introducing $750 priority visa interviews.
Jun 11
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May 2026
The Consular Newsletter (May 18-24, 2026)
This week, the United States steps up airport Ebola screening, while Israel weighs opening an embassy in Somaliland in a reciprocal move.
May 26
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The Consular Newsletter (May 11-17, 2026)
This week, the United States' review of Mexico’s consulates sparks closure fears, while FIFA still expects Iran at the World Cup despite visa hurdles.
May 19
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The Consular Newsletter (May 04-10, 2026)
This week, expanding scam compounds in Southeast Asia are pulling in foreign recruits, while hantavirus cases rise under uneven consular access.
May 12
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The Consular Newsletter (April 27 – May 03, 2026)
This week, the United States may issue passports featuring Donald Trump, while Nigeria warns citizens over South Africa protests.
May 5
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April 2026
The Consular Newsletter (April 20-26, 2026)
This week, millions of Americans may also be considered Canadian under a new law, while Russia moves to reopen its consulate in Benghazi.
Apr 30
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The Consular Newsletter (April 13-19, 2026)
This week, Anthropic’s Claude starts requesting passports, while China warns citizens against using Seattle airport.
Apr 20
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The Consular Newsletter (April 06-12, 2026)
This week, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams secures Albanian passport, while Türkiye detains nearly 200 over ISIS-linked attack on Israeli…
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