Green Passport Diaries

27/03/2026

Recently, I’ve been hearing a lot of people asking why the UAE doesn’t give nationality to everyone living there, and I’ve also seen reels of South Asian kids directly appealing to Dubai’s rulers for passports.

This reel helps clear up a bigger reality!

17/03/2026

Skip Expensive EU Visas - Montenegro Shows the Easy Way!

15/03/2026

Most people underestimate this passport… but it’s a game-changer! 🌎✈️
Visa-free to 140+ countries!

14/03/2026

Most People Don’t Know How Powerful This Passport Really Is

12/03/2026

$750K investment.
45+ visa-free countries.

Is the Jordan Citizenship by Investment program overrated? 🤔

06/03/2026

Flight Disruptions: Qatar Airways Allows Free Rescheduling Up to 14 Days

✈️ Travel Alert for Qatar Airways Passengers

Qatar Airways has announced special assistance measures for travelers affected by recent travel disruptions.

Passengers with confirmed bookings between Feb 28 and March 15, 2026 can now:

• Change their travel dates free of charge (up to 14 days from the original date)
• Or request a refund for the unused portion of their ticket

Due to a very high volume of calls, the airline is asking passengers to contact them only if their flight is within the next 48 hours.

For flights scheduled later, travelers are encouraged to:
• Manage bookings via the airline’s official website or mobile app
• Contact the airline closer to the departure date

If your ticket was booked through a travel agent or third-party website, you should reach out to that provider directly for assistance.

Passengers in Doha or those needing additional support are advised to follow updates on the airline’s official travel alerts page.

Stay updated and plan accordingly if you’re traveling in the coming weeks. ✈️

05/03/2026

PIA Allowed Two Daily Flights to UAE; Dammam Service Temporarily Suspended

Pakistan’s national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has received approval to operate two daily flights to the United Arab Emirates.

📍 Current UAE Operations

- 1 daily flight to Dubai
- 1 daily flight to Abu Dhabi

📍 Saudi Arabia Flights
Flights to Riyadh and Medina are continuing as normal.

⚠️ Temporary Suspension
Flights to Dammam have been temporarily suspended following the recent missile attack near Bahrain. Officials expect services to resume soon.

🌍 Route Adjustments
Due to regional conditions, flight paths have also been adjusted:

- Flights to Saudi Arabia are currently traveling via the Arabian Sea through Yemeni airspace.
- Flights heading to Europe and Canada are routing through the Wakhan region of Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

More updates are expected as the situation evolves.

04/03/2026

No office visits, no fees - Qatar grants one-month visa extension for all entry categories.

🚨 Qatar Extends All Entry Visas for One Month

The Ministry of Interior, Qatar has announced a one-month extension for all categories of entry visas that have expired or are about to expire.

📅 Effective from: Saturday, 28 February 2026

Key Points:

✅ Automatic extension through approved electronic systems
✅ No fees required
✅ No need to visit government offices or submit new applications

However, individuals who had visa violations before 28 February 2026 must first pay the prescribed overstay fine. After settlement, the extension and fee exemption will apply.

The Ministry also emphasized ongoing monitoring of developments and urged residents and visitors to:

- Remain indoors unless absolutely necessary
- Avoid windows and exposed areas
- Follow official safety instructions
- Stay updated via official Ministry of Interior accounts

This move aims to ensure the legal stability and safety of residents and visitors across Qatar.

02/03/2026

A worthy investment?

02/03/2026

The U.S. Mission in Pakistan has temporarily suspended consular appointments due to security concerns, the Embassy said.

U.S. Embassy Cancels Visa, Citizen Services Appointments Amid Protests

The U.S. Embassy Islamabad announced the cancellation of all U.S. visa appointments and American Citizen Services scheduled for Monday, March 2, citing protest activity around U.S. diplomatic facilities in Pakistan.

“Due to protest activity around the U.S. Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore, and the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, all appointments for U.S. visas and American Citizen Services are canceled for tomorrow, March 2,” the Embassy said in a security alert.

The Embassy added that it is monitoring demonstrations at the U.S. Consulate General Lahore, reports of violent protests near the U.S. Consulate General Karachi, and calls for additional protests at the Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General Peshawar.

As a precaution, the U.S. Mission said U.S. government personnel have been directed to restrict their movements until further notice.

The Embassy advised U.S. citizens in Pakistan to “monitor local news, observe good personal security practices, including being aware of your surroundings, avoiding large crowds, and ensuring your STEP registration is up to date.”

No timeline was provided for the resumption of services.

28/02/2026

🚨 Travel Advisory – Karachi Airport ✈️

Security has been tightened at Karachi Airport and surrounding areas.

Here’s what you need to know ⬇️

🔹 Extra deployment of Rangers, Police, and ASF inside airport limits
🔹 Only passengers allowed to enter the airport — avoid coming without a valid reason
🔹 Heightened security at Pakistan Airport Authority HQ and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) HQ
🔹 Restricted access to Civil Aviation Colony — only employees and residents permitted
🔹 PIA Township Road access blocked towards the airport and aviation offices

⏰ Important for passengers:
Arrive earlier than usual for your flight. Strict security checks on the way may cause delays.

Stay alert, plan ahead, and travel safe. ✈️

26/02/2026

Big step for women’s rights in Pakistan 🇵🇰

Women in Pakistan can now have their father’s name on their passports, a long-awaited reform that strengthens women’s independent legal identity.

Following directions from the Lahore High Court, the Government of Pakistan has updated the passport system to make this change official.

This reform:
• Recognizes women as independent legal individuals
• Removes long-standing barriers to economic, social, and civil rights
• Improves access to essential services
• Reflects gender-responsive governance in action

The initiative was implemented on the instructions of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, with DG Passports Mustafa Jamal Qazi overseeing the system update, in collaboration with UN Women.

A meaningful reform. A real impact. Progress worth acknowledging. 💚