/* ==========================================================================
   World Travel Solution — Work & Study Visa Consultancy
   Palette: #002777 (navy) · #c9962e (gold) · #ffffff · #0b0b0f (black)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. Tokens ---------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --navy: #002777;
  --navy-700: #001b55;
  --navy-900: #000f33;
  --navy-300: #6b8ad6;
  --navy-50: #eaf0ff;

  --gold: #c9962e;
  --gold-700: #9c6f14;
  --gold-300: #e6c36b;
  --gold-50: #fbf3df;

  --black: #0b0b0f;
  --ink: #14141c;
  --muted: #55596b;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --paper: #f5f7fd;
  --line: #e2e7f5;

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 26px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 39, 119, .07);
  --shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(0, 39, 119, .13);
  --shadow-lg: 0 34px 80px rgba(0, 39, 119, .22);
  --shadow-gold: 0 14px 30px rgba(201, 150, 46, .32);

  --container: 1220px;
  --head: 'Sora', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- 2. Reset ----------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  /* long emails and URLs must never force a horizontal scroll on phones */
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--head);
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.4vw, 4.3rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
p + p { margin-top: .9rem; }
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; }

/* ---------- 3. Layout ---------------------------------------------------- */
.container { width: min(100% - 40px, var(--container)); margin-inline: auto; }
.section { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 118px) 0; position: relative; }
/* Elements waiting for their left/right reveal sit 46px outside their column.
   Clip that sideways overflow at section level (clip does not create a scroll
   container, so sticky/observers are unaffected) — belt and braces on top of
   body's overflow-x: hidden, which some mobile browsers ignore. */
.section, .footer { overflow-x: clip; }
.section--tight { padding: clamp(46px, 5vw, 74px) 0; }
.section--paper { background: var(--paper); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); color: #c3d2f5; }
.section--black { background: var(--black); color: #a8adc2; }
.section--navy h2, .section--navy h3, .section--navy h4,
.section--black h2, .section--black h3, .section--black h4 { color: #fff; }
.grid { display: grid; gap: 26px; }
.g-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.g-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.g-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mx-auto { margin-inline: auto; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-5 { margin-top: 2.8rem; }

/* ---------- 4. Type bits ------------------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-700);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 26px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: lineGrow 1.4s ease infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes lineGrow { from { width: 14px; } to { width: 30px; } }
.section--navy .eyebrow, .section--black .eyebrow { color: #e6c36b; }
.section--navy .eyebrow::before, .section--black .eyebrow::before { background: #e6c36b; }

.lead { font-size: 1.06rem; max-width: 64ch; }
.section-head { max-width: 700px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head.text-center { margin-inline: auto; }
.mark { color: var(--navy); }
.mark-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.underline-gold {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.underline-gold::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: .06em;
  width: 100%; height: .18em;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: .25;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) .25s;
}
.is-in .underline-gold::after, .underline-gold.is-in::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ---------- 5. Buttons --------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .28s, box-shadow .28s, background .28s, color .28s, border-color .28s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 0;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(101%);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  z-index: -1;
}
.btn:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color: #fff; }

.btn--gold { background: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.btn--navy { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.btn--navy::before { background: var(--gold); }
.btn--navy:hover { color: #0b0b0f; }
.btn--ghost { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--ghost-light { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); color: #fff; }
.btn--ghost-light::before { background: var(--gold); }
.btn--ghost-light:hover { color: #0b0b0f; border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn--white { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }
.btn--sm { padding: 11px 22px; font-size: .88rem; }

/* ---------- 6. Cards ----------------------------------------------------- */
.card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s, box-shadow .35s, border-color .35s;
}
.card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: #cdd8f2; }
.card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.icon-box {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--navy-50);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: background .35s, color .35s, transform .35s;
}
.icon-box svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.card:hover .icon-box, .info-card:hover .icon-box {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #0b0b0f;
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06);
}
.tag { transition: background .25s, color .25s, transform .25s; }
.tag:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.tick-list { display: grid; gap: 11px; margin-top: 20px; }
.tick-list li { display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .95rem; }
.tick-list svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--gold); flex: none; margin-top: 4px; }
.section--navy .tick-list svg, .section--black .tick-list svg { color: #e6c36b; }

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--navy-50);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.tag--gold { background: var(--gold-50); color: var(--gold-700); }
.tag--dark { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; }
.tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

/* ---------- 7. Scroll progress + header --------------------------------- */
.progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--gold));
  z-index: 200;
  transition: width .12s linear;
}

.topbar { background: var(--black); color: #9aa0b8; font-size: .82rem; }
.topbar__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px; min-height: 42px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.topbar__list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.topbar__item svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--gold); flex: none; }
.topbar__item b { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.topbar a { transition: color .2s; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 9px; }
.socials a {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 29px; height: 29px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  transition: background .28s, transform .28s;
}
.socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1); }
.socials svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.footer .socials a { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.footer .socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; }

.header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 90;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: box-shadow .3s, padding .3s;
}
.header.is-stuck { box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,39,119,.12); }
/* .header is a stacking context, so the menu panel inside it can never rise
   above the backdrop on its own — lift the whole header while the menu is open. */
.header.is-nav-open { z-index: 130; }
.header__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px; min-height: 80px;
}
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
/* brand artwork (globe + WTS) — see assets/img/logo-mark.png / logo-full.png */
.logo__img {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex: none;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.logo:hover .logo__img { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08); }
.logo__full {
  display: block;
  width: 130px; max-width: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition: transform .4s;
}
.logo__full:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.logo__mark {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: .92rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s;
}
.logo__mark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -30% -70% auto;
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: .9;
}
.logo__mark span { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.logo:hover .logo__mark { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.logo__text { display: grid; line-height: 1.12; }
.logo__text strong {
  font-family: var(--head); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -.03em;
}
.logo__text i {
  font-style: normal; font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-700); font-weight: 700;
}
.footer .logo__text i { color: var(--gold-300); }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
/* panel chrome for the mobile menu — hidden on desktop, shown inside the media query */
.nav__head, .nav__foot { display: none; }
/* direct children only — the mobile panel also holds a logo, a CTA and social
   links, and they must not inherit the nav-link padding */
.nav > a {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 10px 15px;
  transition: color .24s;
}
.nav > a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px; right: 15px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nav > a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav > a:hover::after, .nav > a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav > a.is-active { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.header__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.header__cta .btn--gold { animation: ctaPulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(201, 150, 46, .3); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(201, 150, 46, .55); }
}

.burger {
  display: none;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  place-items: center;
}
.burger span { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px; position: relative; transition: background .2s; }
.burger span::before, .burger span::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0;
  width: 20px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.burger span::before { top: -6px; }
.burger span::after { top: 6px; }
.burger.is-open span { background: transparent; }
.burger.is-open span::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger.is-open span::after { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- 8. Hero ------------------------------------------------------ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #c9d7f7;
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 104px) 0 clamp(70px, 9vw, 120px);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40% -10% auto auto;
  width: 720px; height: 720px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,150,46,.5) 0%, transparent 62%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  animation: blob 16s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto auto -50% -15%;
  width: 640px; height: 640px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,180,255,.28) 0%, transparent 62%);
  animation: blob 20s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
  z-index: -1;
}
@keyframes blob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(-50px, 40px) scale(1.12); }
  66% { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(.94); }
}
.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.06fr) minmax(0, .94fr);
  gap: 54px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 { color: #fff; }
.hero__text { max-width: 54ch; margin-top: 24px; font-size: 1.07rem; color: #c9d7f7; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; }
.hero__meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 34px;
  margin-top: 46px; padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.hero__meta div strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1;
}
.hero__meta div > span { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--navy-300); }

/* rotating word */
.rotator {
  display: inline-grid;
  vertical-align: bottom;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 1.18em;
  align-items: end;
}
.rotator span {
  grid-area: 1 / 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), opacity .6s;
}
.rotator span.is-on { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.rotator span.is-out { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-100%); }

/* ---------- 9. Page hero (inner pages) ---------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(58px, 7vw, 104px) 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #c3d2f5;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -55% -10% auto auto;
  width: 640px; height: 640px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,150,46,.45) 0%, transparent 62%);
  animation: blob 18s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; }
.page-hero p { max-width: 62ch; margin-top: 16px; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: .86rem; margin-top: 24px; color: var(--navy-300);
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb span[aria-current] { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- 10. Passport / visa artwork --------------------------------- */
.passport {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 430px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  perspective: 1400px;
}
/* soft scrim so the passport artwork separates from the photo behind it */
.passport::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -16% -14%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 12, 42, .78) 0%, rgba(0, 12, 42, .45) 45%, rgba(0, 12, 42, 0) 72%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.passport > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.passport__book {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #00194e 0%, #002777 55%, #003ba6 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
  animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100% { transform: rotate(-4deg) translateY(0); } 50% { transform: rotate(-4deg) translateY(-16px); } }
.passport__crest {
  width: 66px; height: 66px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.passport__crest svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.passport__crest img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.passport__book h4 {
  text-align: center; color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--head); font-size: .96rem;
  letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.passport__book p {
  text-align: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 6px;
}
.passport__strip {
  margin-top: 26px; padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.passport__strip img {
  width: 44px; height: 30px; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition: transform .35s;
}
.passport__strip img:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.14); }

.stamp {
  position: absolute;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 118px; height: 118px;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  transform: rotate(-16deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.js .stamp { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-16deg) scale(.4); }
.js .stamp.is-in { animation: stampIn .6s cubic-bezier(.2,1.4,.4,1) forwards; }
@keyframes stampIn {
  0% { transform: rotate(-42deg) scale(1.9); opacity: 0; }
  60% { transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(.92); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: rotate(-16deg) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.stamp--a { top: -26px; right: -18px; }
.stamp--b { bottom: -30px; left: -26px; border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); }
.stamp small { display: block; font-size: .58rem; opacity: .7; font-weight: 600; }

/* floating badge */
.badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted);
  z-index: 4;
}
.badge-float strong { font-family: var(--head); color: var(--navy); display: block; font-size: .98rem; }
.badge-float .dot {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-50); color: var(--gold);
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none;
}
.badge-float .dot svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

/* ---------- 11. Visa sticker card --------------------------------------- */
.visa-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
.visa-card { perspective: 1400px; }
.visa-card__inner {
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform .75s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  min-height: 430px;
}
.visa-card:hover .visa-card__inner,
.visa-card.is-flipped .visa-card__inner { transform: rotateY(180deg); }
.visa-face {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.visa-face--back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: #c3d2f5;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.visa-face--back h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--head); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.visa-sticker { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; background: #f1f4fb; }
.visa-card__body { padding: 22px 24px 26px; }
.visa-card__body h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.visa-card__body p { font-size: .92rem; }
.visa-card__hint {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}
.visa-card__hint svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; animation: nudge 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes nudge { 0%,100% { transform: translateX(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(5px); } }

.filter-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 42px; }
.filter-bar button {
  font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  padding: 11px 24px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
  transition: background .28s, color .28s, border-color .28s, transform .28s;
}
.filter-bar button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--navy); }
.filter-bar button.is-active { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.visa-card.is-hidden { display: none; }

/* ---------- 12. Country cards ------------------------------------------- */
.country-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .4s, box-shadow .4s;
}
.country-card:hover { transform: translateY(-9px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.country-card__top {
  position: relative;
  height: 170px;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.country-card__top::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -20% -60% auto;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,150,46,.4);
  transition: transform .6s;
  z-index: 1;
}
.country-card:hover .country-card__top::before { transform: scale(1.5) translate(-10%, -10%); }
.landmark {
  position: relative;
  width: 116px; height: 92px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  z-index: 2;
}
.landmark path, .landmark line, .landmark circle, .landmark rect, .landmark polyline, .landmark polygon {
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
/* the draw-on effect only hides the strokes when JS is there to reveal them */
.js .landmark path, .js .landmark line, .js .landmark circle,
.js .landmark rect, .js .landmark polyline, .js .landmark polygon {
  stroke-dasharray: 400;
  stroke-dashoffset: 400;
}
.is-in .landmark path, .is-in .landmark line, .is-in .landmark circle,
.is-in .landmark rect, .is-in .landmark polyline, .is-in .landmark polygon,
.landmark.is-in path, .landmark.is-in line, .landmark.is-in circle,
.landmark.is-in rect, .landmark.is-in polyline, .landmark.is-in polygon {
  animation: draw 1.8s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.country-card__flag {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px; top: 18px;
  width: 54px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  z-index: 3;
}
.country-card__flag img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.country-card__body { padding: 26px 26px 30px; }
.country-card__body h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.country-card__body .tags { margin-top: 16px; }
.country-card__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.country-card__link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .28s; }
.country-card:hover .country-card__link svg { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* detailed location row */
.loc-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  transition: box-shadow .35s, transform .35s;
}
.loc-row:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.loc-row + .loc-row { margin-top: 26px; }
.loc-row__visual {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--navy);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding: 30px;
  min-height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.loc-row__visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -30% -60% auto;
  width: 230px; height: 230px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,150,46,.42);
  z-index: 1;
}
.loc-row__visual .landmark { width: 140px; height: 110px; }
.loc-row__visual img.flagchip {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px; top: 18px;
  width: 52px; height: 36px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  z-index: 3;
}
.mini-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin-top: 22px; }
.mini { background: var(--paper); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .3s; }
.mini:hover { transform: translateX(6px); background: var(--gold-50); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.mini > span { font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted); }
.mini strong { display: block; font-family: var(--head); color: var(--navy); font-size: 1rem; }

/* ---------- 13. Marquee -------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #0b0b0f;
  padding: 15px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.marquee--navy { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.marquee--black { background: var(--black); color: #fff; }
/* the track is filled by main.js until it is at least two viewports wide, then
   duplicated once more — so the -50% loop never shows an empty gap */
.marquee__track { display: flex; gap: 38px; width: max-content; animation: marquee 30s linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
.marquee__item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 38px;
  font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee__item::after { content: "✶"; opacity: .7; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- 14. Steps ---------------------------------------------------- */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; position: relative; }
.steps::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 34px; left: 9%; right: 9%;
  height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-300) 0 9px, transparent 9px 18px);
  opacity: .5;
}
.step { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.step__num {
  width: 68px; height: 68px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: background .35s, color .35s, border-color .35s, transform .35s;
}
.step:hover .step__num { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.06); }
.step h3 { transition: color .3s; }
.step:hover h3 { color: var(--gold-300); }
.section:not(.section--navy):not(.section--black) .step:hover h3 { color: var(--gold-700); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.03rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p { font-size: .9rem; }
.section--navy .step__num, .section--black .step__num { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- 15. Stats ---------------------------------------------------- */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background .35s, transform .35s, border-color .35s;
}
.stat:hover { background: rgba(201,150,46,.16); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.section:not(.section--navy):not(.section--black) .stat {
  background: #fff; border-color: var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.stat__num {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.section:not(.section--navy):not(.section--black) .stat__num { color: var(--navy); }
.stat__label { font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 10px; display: block; }

/* ---------- 16. Split ---------------------------------------------------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 58px; align-items: center; }
.split--reverse .split__media { order: 2; }
.split__media { position: relative; }

.info-shot {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  min-height: 400px;
  padding: 46px 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  align-content: center;
}
.info-shot::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -25% -55% auto;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,150,46,.42);
  animation: blob 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.info-shot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30% auto auto -20%;
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 30s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.info-shot__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.info-shot svg.big { width: 76px; height: 76px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.info-shot h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.55rem; }
.info-shot p { color: #c3d2f5; margin-top: 12px; }

/* ---------- 16b. Photography ---------------------------------------------
   Full-bleed hero photos, framed media cards and photo-backed country tiles.
   Every image is object-fit: cover inside a fixed aspect ratio, so nothing
   stretches or crops badly at any width.
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.hero__bg, .page-hero__bg, .cta-band__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__bg img, .page-hero__bg img, .cta-band__bg img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
/* two layers: a strong scrim on the text side plus an overall tint, so the
   headline stays readable over busy photography */
.hero__bg::after, .page-hero__bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(0, 15, 51, .96) 0%, rgba(0, 25, 78, .9) 34%, rgba(0, 39, 119, .74) 62%, rgba(0, 39, 119, .6) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 15, 51, .5) 0%, transparent 35%, rgba(0, 15, 51, .45) 100%);
}
.cta-band__bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(11, 11, 15, .95) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 15, .82) 50%, rgba(0, 39, 119, .72) 100%);
}

/* slow Ken Burns drift so hero photography feels alive */
.hero__bg img, .page-hero__bg img {
  animation: kenburns 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: center;
}
@keyframes kenburns {
  from { transform: scale(1); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.14) translate(-1.6%, -1.8%); }
}

/* animated flight route drawn across the hero */
.flight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .55;
}
.flight__line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-dasharray: 7 9;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  animation: dashMove 2.6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes dashMove { to { stroke-dashoffset: -32; } }
.flight__dot { fill: var(--gold); }
.flight__plane { fill: #fff; }

/* scroll cue */
.scroll-cue {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8fb0ee;
}
.scroll-cue .mouse {
  width: 26px; height: 42px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .42);
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.scroll-cue .mouse::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 8px;
  width: 4px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: wheel 1.9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes wheel {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
  30%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 15px); }
}

/* light sweep across a card on hover */
.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -130%;
  width: 55%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .5), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.card:hover::before { animation: shine .9s ease; }
@keyframes shine { to { left: 140%; } }

/* framed photo with caption — replaces the old flat gradient panels */
.media-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--navy);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.media-card > img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}
.media-card:hover > img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.media-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 21, 66, .1) 30%, rgba(0, 21, 66, .92) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.media-card__body {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  color: #dbe6ff;
}
.media-card__body svg {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.media-card__body h3 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
.media-card__body p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: .95rem; }

/* plain framed photo */
.photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.photo-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}
.photo-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* image mosaic band */
.mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.mosaic figure {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin: 0;
}
.mosaic img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}
.mosaic figure:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.mosaic figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(0, 21, 66, .9));
}
.mosaic figure:nth-child(even) img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.6; }

/* photo layer inside country tiles and location rows */
.tile-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.tile-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
.tile-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0, 39, 119, .86) 0%, rgba(0, 21, 66, .72) 55%, rgba(201, 150, 46, .45) 100%);
}
.country-card:hover .tile-photo img,
.loc-row:hover .tile-photo img { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* sits at the TOP of the media so it never covers the caption text below */
.float-stat {
  position: absolute;
  left: -14px; top: 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 5;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold);
  animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatY { 0%, 100% { translate: 0 0; } 50% { translate: 0 -10px; } }
.float-stat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--head); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.float-stat > span { font-size: .78rem; }

/* ---------- 17. Testimonials -------------------------------------------- */
.slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.slider__track { display: flex; transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1); will-change: transform; }
.slider__track.no-transition { transition: none; }
.slide { flex: 0 0 100%; min-width: 100%; padding: 4px; }
.quote {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .4s, box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s;
}
.quote:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: #e8d7a8; }
.slider__dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 22px; }
.slider__dots button {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: #cfd6ea;
  transition: width .3s, background .3s;
}
.slider__dots button.is-active { width: 28px; background: var(--gold); }
.quote__stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 4px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.quote p { font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.7vw, 1.22rem); color: var(--ink); margin-top: 18px; font-weight: 500; }
.quote__person { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
.avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 700;
}
.quote__person div { text-align: left; }
.quote__person strong { display: block; font-family: var(--head); color: var(--navy); }
.quote__person span { font-size: .84rem; }
.slider__nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
.slider__nav button {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--navy);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: background .28s, color .28s, transform .28s, border-color .28s;
}
.slider__nav button:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; transform: translateY(-4px); }
.slider__nav svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ---------- 18. FAQ ------------------------------------------------------ */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 13px; max-width: 880px; margin-inline: auto; }
.faq__item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .3s;
}
.faq__item:hover { border-color: #e8d7a8; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateX(4px); }
.faq__item.is-open { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: none; }
.faq__q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px;
  text-align: left; padding: 22px 26px;
  font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink);
}
.faq__q i {
  flex: none; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-50); color: var(--navy);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-style: normal; font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform .35s, background .35s, color .35s;
}
.faq__item.is-open .faq__q i { transform: rotate(135deg); background: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; }
.faq__a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s ease; }
.faq__a p { padding: 0 26px 24px; font-size: .96rem; }

/* ---------- 19. Contact -------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.12fr); gap: 42px; align-items: start; }
.info-card {
  display: flex; gap: 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: transform .32s, box-shadow .32s, border-color .32s;
}
.info-card:hover { transform: translateX(6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: #cdd8f2; }
.info-card .icon-box { margin-bottom: 0; flex: none; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 15px; }
.info-card h3 { font-size: 1.04rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.info-card p { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.info-card a { transition: color .2s; }
.info-card a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.form {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 42px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--gold);
}
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.field { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label { font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ink); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: border-color .22s, background .22s, box-shadow .22s;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; background: #fff; border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,39,119,.12);
}
.field .error { color: var(--gold); font-size: .8rem; display: none; }
.field.is-invalid input, .field.is-invalid select, .field.is-invalid textarea { border-color: var(--gold); }
.field.is-invalid .error { display: block; animation: shake .4s; }
@keyframes shake { 25% { transform: translateX(-5px); } 75% { transform: translateX(5px); } }
.form__note { font-size: .82rem; margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; }
.form__success {
  display: none;
  background: #e9fbf2;
  border: 1px solid #9fe3c1;
  color: #0c7a4c;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: .92rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.form__success.is-visible { display: block; animation: fadeUp .5s; }

.map-embed {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  line-height: 0;
}
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 420px; border: 0; }

.office-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: transform .35s, box-shadow .35s;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--navy);
}
.office-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.office-card h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.office-card h3 img { width: 30px; height: 21px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; }

/* ---------- 20. CTA band ------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--black);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 66px);
  color: #b9bfd4;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 30px; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40% -12% auto auto;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,150,46,.55) 0%, transparent 62%);
  animation: blob 14s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-band p { margin-top: 10px; }
.cta-band__actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- 21. Footer --------------------------------------------------- */
.footer { background: var(--black); color: #9096ac; padding-top: 72px; }
.footer h4 { font-family: var(--head); color: #fff; font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.5fr); gap: 40px; }
.footer .logo__text strong { color: #fff; }
.footer__about { margin-top: 20px; font-size: .93rem; max-width: 36ch; }
.footer__links { display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.footer__links a { font-size: .93rem; transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s; }
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 7px; }
.newsletter { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; }
.newsletter input {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0; /* otherwise the input's intrinsic width pushes the button out of the column */
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .92rem;
}
.newsletter input::placeholder { color: #7c8299; }
.newsletter input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }
.newsletter button {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  background: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 13px 24px; font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 600;
  transition: background .28s, transform .28s;
}
.newsletter button:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--black); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.newsletter__msg { font-size: .83rem; margin-top: 10px; color: #6ee7b7; display: none; }
.newsletter__msg.is-visible { display: block; }
.footer__bottom {
  margin-top: 60px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: .86rem;
}
.footer__bottom nav { display: flex; gap: 22px; }
.footer__bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- 22. Floating actions ---------------------------------------- */
.to-top {
  position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px;
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s, visibility .3s, background .3s;
  z-index: 95;
}
.to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; }
.to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.whatsapp-fab {
  position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 82px;
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366; color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.4);
  z-index: 95;
  animation: pulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.55); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(37,211,102,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0); }
}
.whatsapp-fab:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.whatsapp-fab svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

/* ---------- 23. Scroll animations --------------------------------------- */
.js [data-anim] { opacity: 0; will-change: transform, opacity; }
.js [data-anim="up"] { transform: translateY(34px); }
.js [data-anim="down"] { transform: translateY(-30px); }
.js [data-anim="left"] { transform: translateX(-46px); }
.js [data-anim="right"] { transform: translateX(46px); }
.js [data-anim="zoom"] { transform: scale(.88); }
.js [data-anim="flip"] { transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(-22deg); transform-origin: top; }
.js [data-anim].is-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.js [data-delay="1"].is-in { transition-delay: .1s; }
.js [data-delay="2"].is-in { transition-delay: .2s; }
.js [data-delay="3"].is-in { transition-delay: .3s; }
.js [data-delay="4"].is-in { transition-delay: .4s; }
.js [data-delay="5"].is-in { transition-delay: .5s; }

/* entrance animation for hero content (runs immediately, no observer) */
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.js .anim-in { opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) forwards; }
.js .anim-in[data-delay="1"] { animation-delay: .12s; }
.js .anim-in[data-delay="2"] { animation-delay: .24s; }
.js .anim-in[data-delay="3"] { animation-delay: .36s; }
.js .anim-in[data-delay="4"] { animation-delay: .48s; }
.js .anim-in[data-delay="5"] { animation-delay: .6s; }

/* ---------- 24. Utilities ----------------------------------------------- */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: 12px; top: -60px;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  z-index: 250; transition: top .25s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ---------- 25. Responsive ---------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .container { width: min(100% - 32px, var(--container)); }
  .nav a { padding: 10px 12px; font-size: .92rem; }
  .nav a::after { left: 12px; right: 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 36px; }
  .split { gap: 38px; }
  .visa-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .loc-row { grid-template-columns: 250px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
  .header__cta .btn { padding: 12px 20px; font-size: .88rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  /* backdrop-filter would make .header the containing block for the fixed
     nav panel, trapping the menu inside the 70px header — so drop it here. */
  .header {
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    background: #fff;
  }
  .header.is-stuck .header__inner { min-height: 62px; }
  .header.is-stuck .logo__mark { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: .75rem; }
  .header.is-stuck .logo__img { width: 44px; height: 44px; }

  .nav {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0 0 0 auto;
    width: min(340px, 88vw);
    background: #fff;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 20px 20px 32px;
    box-shadow: -22px 0 56px rgba(0,39,119,.22);
    transform: translateX(105%);
    transition: transform .42s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    z-index: 110;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
  }
  .nav.is-open { transform: none; }
  .nav > a { padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 1rem; }
  .nav > a::after { display: none; }
  .nav > a.is-active { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
  .nav > a:not(.is-active):hover { background: var(--navy-50); }
  .burger { display: grid; }
  .header__cta .btn { display: none; }

  /* panel chrome injected by main.js */
  .nav__head {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav__close {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 13px;
    background: var(--navy-50); color: var(--navy);
    display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none;
    transition: background .25s, color .25s, transform .35s;
  }
  .nav__close:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .nav__close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .nav__foot {
    display: grid; gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav__foot .btn { width: 100%; }
  .nav__contact { display: grid; gap: 10px; font-size: .92rem; }
  .nav__contact a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 0; border-radius: 0; }
  .nav__contact svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--gold); flex: none; }
  .nav .socials { justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
  .nav .socials a {
    background: var(--navy-50);
    color: var(--navy);
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .nav .socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; }
  .nav .socials svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
  .nav__head .logo { padding: 0; }

  /* Staggered entrance for the panel contents.
     Slide UP, not sideways: a horizontal offset gets clipped by the panel's
     own edge while the stagger is running, which looks like cut-off links. */
  @keyframes navItem { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
  .nav.is-open > * { animation: navItem .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) both; }
  .nav.is-open > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .06s; }
  .nav.is-open > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .12s; }
  .nav.is-open > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .18s; }
  .nav.is-open > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .24s; }
  .nav.is-open > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .3s; }
  .nav.is-open > *:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .36s; }
  .nav.is-open > *:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: .42s; }
  .nav-backdrop {
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,15,51,.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity .3s, visibility .3s;
    z-index: 105;
  }
  .nav-backdrop.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .passport { max-width: 380px; }
  .split, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split--reverse .split__media { order: 0; }
  .info-shot { min-height: 330px; }
  .float-stat { left: 16px; }
  .loc-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: 40px; }
  .steps::before { display: none; }
  .g-4, .g-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .cta-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .visa-card__inner { min-height: 400px; }
  .media-card > img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
  .mosaic { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .mosaic figure:nth-child(even) img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
  .contact-grid { gap: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .header__inner { min-height: 70px; }
  .logo__mark { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: .82rem; }
  .logo__img { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .logo__text strong { font-size: 1rem; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .page-hero { padding: 54px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  /* one tidy scrollable line instead of a three-line wrapped block */
  .topbar { font-size: .78rem; }
  .topbar__inner { flex-wrap: nowrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
  .topbar__list {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 18px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding: 5px 0;
  }
  .topbar__list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .topbar__item { white-space: nowrap; }
  .socials { flex: none; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .mini-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .loc-row { padding: 24px; }
  .loc-row__visual { min-height: 200px; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .quote { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .hero__meta { gap: 26px; padding-top: 26px; margin-top: 34px; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .container { width: min(100% - 28px, var(--container)); }
  .section { padding: 54px 0; }
  .g-2, .g-3, .g-4, .steps, .visa-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter button { width: 100%; }
  .hero__meta { gap: 20px; }
  .hero__meta div { min-width: 44%; }
  .badge-float { display: none; }
  .card { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .stamp { width: 92px; height: 92px; font-size: .6rem; border-width: 2px; }
  .whatsapp-fab { width: 46px; height: 46px; bottom: 76px; }
  .to-top { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .btn { padding: 13px 24px; font-size: .9rem; }
  .hero__actions .btn, .cta-band__actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .media-card > img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .media-card__body { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .media-card__body svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  /* the floating badge would sit on top of the text at this width */
  .float-stat {
    position: static;
    margin: 16px 0 0;
    display: block;
    animation: none;
  }
  .split__media { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .visa-card__inner { min-height: 0; }
  .visa-face { position: relative; }
  .visa-face--back { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
  .country-card__top { height: 150px; }
  .mosaic { gap: 12px; }
  .passport { max-width: 300px; }
  .passport__book { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .passport__strip img { width: 38px; height: 26px; }
  .topbar .socials { display: none; }
  .topbar__list { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .header__inner { min-height: 64px; }
  .float-stat { padding: 14px 20px; }
  .float-stat strong { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .filter-bar button { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: .84rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .topbar__list { gap: 10px 14px; }
  .logo__text i { letter-spacing: .16em; }
  .mosaic { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mosaic img, .mosaic figure:nth-child(even) img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .js [data-anim], .js .anim-in { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- 26. WordPress specifics ------------------------------------ */
.admin-bar .header { top: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 782px) { .admin-bar .header { top: 46px; } }
.wts-hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.form__error {
  background: #fff1f1; border: 1px solid #f3b4b4; color: #a12626;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 18px; font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.newsletter__msg--error { color: #ff9c9c; }
.avatar--lg { width: 74px; height: 74px; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.avatar--photo { width: 96px; height: 96px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; }
.card .small { font-size: .92rem; }
.entry-content { max-width: 100%; }
.entry-content--narrow { max-width: 780px; }
.entry-content h2, .entry-content h3 { margin: 1.6em 0 .6em; }
.entry-content p, .entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { margin-bottom: 1em; }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { padding-left: 1.4em; }
.entry-content ul { list-style: disc; }
.entry-content ol { list-style: decimal; }
.entry-content a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; }
.entry-content img { border-radius: var(--radius); }
.entry-content .wp-block-image figcaption { font-size: .85rem; text-align: center; margin-top: 8px; }
.pagination .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; }
.pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center; min-width: 42px; height: 42px; padding: 0 12px;
  border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 600;
}
.pagination .page-numbers.current, .pagination .page-numbers:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #0b0b0f; }