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The Consular Newsletter (August 25-31, 2025)
This week, the U.S. reportedly suspended all visas for Palestinian passport holders, while the Polish consulate in Russia's Kaliningrad exclave shut its…
Sep 2
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The Consular Newsletter (August 18-24, 2025)
This week, the Trump administration plans to review all 55 million foreign visa holders for potential violations, while thousands of passport scans are…
Aug 26
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The Consular Newsletter (August 11-17, 2025)
This week, the EU transitions to digital Schengen visas, while calls grow to close the French Consulate in Jerusalem over Macron’s Palestinian state…
Aug 19
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The Consular Newsletter (August 04-10, 2025)
This week, the U.S. plans $15,000 visa deposit requirements on visitors from Malawi and Zambia, while the UK asks China to clarify its redacted embassy…
Aug 12
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The Consular Newsletter (July 28 – August 03, 2025)
This week, the US imposes visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials, while the EU replaces passport stamps with digital checks.
Aug 5
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July 2025
The Consular Newsletter (July 21-27, 2025)
This week, Germany accepts Taliban for consular duties, while Indian police arrest man accused of running fake embassy of Westarctica.
Jul 31
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The Consular Newsletter (July 14-20, 2025)
This week, U.S. deports third-country nationals to Eswatini, while travelers face new $250 ‘visa integrity fee’.
Jul 22
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The Consular Newsletter (June 30 – July 13, 2025)
Artists cancel U.S. shows over visa hurdles, as airstrikes damage the Chinese Consulate General in Odesa.
Jul 14
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The Consular Newsletter (June 23-29, 2025)
This week, U.S. visa seekers must go public on social media, as Ghana targets corruption in embassies and consulates.
Jul 1
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June 2025
The Consular Newsletter (June 16-22, 2025)
This week, countries evacuated citizens from Israel and Iran, as the USA tightened social media checks for visas.
Jun 23
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The Consular Newsletter (June 09-15, 2025)
This week, Swedish authorities stated that Greta Thunberg does not need consular support, while Nigeria is pressuring embassies and consulates over…
Jun 17
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The Consular Newsletter (June 02-08, 2025)
This week, Chad halted visas for U.S. citizens over the Trump administration's travel ban, while Washington moved to reopen its embassy in Syria.
Jun 10
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