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In July 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security reduced foreign journalist visas from five years to 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days. The policy ends indefinite stays under the ‘duration of status’ system, aiming to strengthen security and immigration oversight.

The US government has capped international student visa durations at four years starting mid-July 2026. This affects all foreign students planning long-term study in the US.

The US Department of Homeland Security cut visa lengths for foreign journalists from five years to 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days. The old indefinite stay policy has been abolished, citing national security risks and immigration fraud concerns.

The US government finalized a rule capping foreign student visa stays at four years. The policy takes effect in July 2026 and limits visa durations for international students.

The US government cut visas for foreign journalists to 240 days and limited Chinese journalists to 90 days starting mid-2026. The Department of Homeland Security ended the indefinite "duration of status" system to address immigration and security concerns.

The UAE government finalized rules in July 2026 for a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. The visa allows eligible tourists to make multiple visits during the five-year term.

The US government shortened visas for foreign journalists from five years to 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days. The move ends a 50-year policy and has drawn international criticism.

The U.S. has ended the policy allowing indefinite stays for foreign students, capping F-1 and J-1 visas at four years starting September 2026. The change restricts program flexibility and requires extensions for longer study periods.

The UAE introduced a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa in July 2026. The government has now clarified the eligibility and conditions governing this visa's use.

Thailand reversed its plan to end visa-free entry for Indian tourists, approving a 30-day stay limit instead. India remains on Thailand's visa-free list amid policy revisions in 2026.