The Visa Bulletin is a monthly document that dictates when someone in the United States can begin to apply for a new visa. There are two documents, the Visa Bulletin for October 2018 and the Visa Bulletin for November 2018. The October Visa Bulletin has been updated, with changes to the EB-5 category that could affect those seeking visas for their family members to come over from China or India. Find out about what these changes mean for you!
A List Of Countries
The Visa Bulletin for October is now available and it has some important changes. Nationals of the following countries will no longer be able to obtain a visa on arrival in the United States: Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Macedonia*, Mali*, Montenegro*, Niger*, Nigeria*, Pakistan*, Peru*, Philippines** , Poland*, Romania*** , Russia*** , Senegal*** , Serbia*** , Somalia*** , South Sudan*** , Tajikistan****
nationals of these countries should apply for a visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate if they wish to travel to the United States:
Afghanistan
Albania
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia*
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus *** Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Greece Guatemala Guyana Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea North Korea Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Macedonia Malaysia Maldives Malta Mauritania Mexico Moldova Monaco
Which Countries Are On The Visa Bulletin October 2018?
The visa bulletin for October 2018 was released on September 25th, and it has the following countries listed: Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros Islands, Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Republic), Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras India Indonesia Iran Iraq Israel Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea Northern Mariana Islands Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Rwanda Saint Kitts And Nevis Saint Lucia Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Korea Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Togo Tonga Trinidad And Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Vietnam Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
The countries that are on the visa bulletin for October 2018 are as follows:
Algeria Bangladesh Benin Burkina Faso Burundi
What Does The Visa Bulletin Mean For You?
The Visa Bulletin is released monthly by the Department of State and it provides a snapshot of visa availability around the world. It is important to note that the bulletin is not a guarantee that a visa will be available when you apply, but it can help you plan your travel accordingly.
For October, visas are generally available for citizens of all countries. The most popular types of visas for this month are B-1/B-2 tourist and business visas.
The bulletin also reflects changes in visa policies from country to country. For instance, Venezuela has reduced its number of tourist visas available by over 50%. This means that if you are traveling to Venezuela this month, you may want to consider applying for a different type of visa.
If you’re looking to travel soon and haven’t yet applied for a visa, the bulletin can give you an idea of which types are likely to be available when you apply.
Conclusion
As we head into the month of October, it’s important to be aware of the Visa Bulletin for October 2018. This bulletin is issued by Visa every few months and affects potential visa applicants around the world. While the specifics of each bulletin vary, knowing what is included in this document will help you make informed decisions about whether or not to apply for a visa at this time. If you are seeking a new passport or planning on traveling outside your home country in the near future, it is important that you check out the latest Visa Bulletin for October 2018 to see if there are any changes that may affect your application.
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