"Government Tightens Visa Strings: New Rule to Limit Foreign Stays In a move aimed at bolstering national security and regulating foreign presence, the government has introduced a new rule governing visa stays for international students and foreign media personnel. The rule abolishes the previous practice of open-ended visa extensions, instead mandating that foreign nationals obtain fixed-period visas and apply for renewals when their allotted time expires. The change is expected to bring greater transparency and accountability to the visa application process, but critics warn that it may also create undue burdens for students and journalists seeking to stay in the country for extended periods. As the new rule takes effect, its implications for international students and foreign media outlets will be closely watched."
New rule ends open-ended stays and requires extensions after fixed visa periods for students and foreign media.
