/* ==============================================
   THE VICTORIA IMMIGRATIONS — Custom Theme CSS
   Navy #1d3461 | Red #cc1111 | Gold #f5c842
   ============================================== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1a1a2e; background: #fff; overflow-x: hidden; line-height: 1.6; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

:root {
  --navy: #1d3461;
  --navy-dark: #0d1f40;
  --navy-mid: #162a52;
  --red: #cc1111;
  --red-dark: #a80e0e;
  --gold: #f5c842;
  --gold-dark: #d4a017;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off: #f7f8fc;
  --gray: #eef0f6;
  --text: #1a1a2e;
  --muted: #5a607a;
  --r: 14px;
  --rl: 22px;
  --sh: 0 8px 32px rgba(29,52,97,.12);
  --sh2: 0 20px 60px rgba(29,52,97,.2);
  --tr: all .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1);
}

/* ── TOPBAR ────────────────────────────────── */
.vi-topbar { background: var(--navy-dark); padding: 9px 0; font-size: .78rem; }
.vi-topbar .wrap { max-width: 1300px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.vi-topbar-left { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.vi-topbar-left a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); transition: color .3s; }
.vi-topbar-left a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.vi-topbar-left span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.vi-topbar-left i { color: var(--gold); font-size: .75rem; }
.vi-topbar-right { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.vi-topbar-right a { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .7rem; transition: var(--tr); }
.vi-topbar-right a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── HEADER ────────────────────────────────── */
.vi-header { background: #fff; position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 900; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(29,52,97,.08); transition: box-shadow .3s; }
.vi-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(29,52,97,.15); }
.vi-header .wrap { max-width: 1300px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 72px; gap: 20px; }
.vi-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.vi-logo img { height: 50px; width: auto; }
.vi-logo-text .name { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; }
.vi-logo-text .tag { font-size: .6rem; color: var(--red); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; font-weight: 700; }
.vi-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.vi-nav-item { position: relative; }
.vi-nav-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); transition: var(--tr); }
.vi-nav-link:hover, .vi-nav-link.active { background: var(--off); color: var(--red); }
.vi-nav-link i { font-size: .6rem; }
.vi-dropdown { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 0; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r); box-shadow: var(--sh2); min-width: 210px; padding: 8px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px); transition: var(--tr); z-index: 100; border-top: 3px solid var(--red); }
.vi-nav-item:hover .vi-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.vi-dropdown a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); transition: var(--tr); }
.vi-dropdown a:hover { background: var(--off); color: var(--navy); padding-left: 16px; }
.vi-dropdown a i { color: var(--red); width: 14px; font-size: .8rem; }
.vi-header-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.vi-header-phone { font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.vi-header-phone i { color: var(--red); }
.vi-hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; }
.vi-hamburger span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--tr); display: block; }

/* ── MOBILE NAV ─────────────────────────────── */
.vi-mob-overlay { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.55); z-index: 1000; }
.vi-mob-panel { position: fixed; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 290px; background: #fff; z-index: 1001; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1); padding: 28px 22px; overflow-y: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.vi-mob-open .vi-mob-overlay { display: block; }
.vi-mob-open .vi-mob-panel { transform: translateX(0); }
.vi-mob-close { background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; align-self: flex-end; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.vi-mob-link { display: block; padding: 13px 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray); font-size: .92rem; }
.vi-mob-sub { display: none; padding: 6px 0 6px 12px; }
.vi-mob-sub a { display: block; padding: 9px 0; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray); }

/* ── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────── */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; transition: var(--tr); border: none; cursor: pointer; }
.btn-red { background: var(--red); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(204,17,17,.35); }
.btn-red:hover { background: var(--red-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(204,17,17,.45); color: #fff; }
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(245,200,66,.35); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--navy); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }
.btn-navy { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }

/* ── SECTION UTILITIES ──────────────────────── */
.section { padding: 90px 0; }
.section-gray { background: var(--off); }
.section-navy { background: var(--navy-dark); }
.wrap { max-width: 1300px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.section-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; background: rgba(204,17,17,.08); color: var(--red); padding: 5px 15px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-tag::before { content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--red); border-radius: 50%; }
.section-tag.gold { background: rgba(245,200,66,.15); color: var(--gold); }
.section-tag.gold::before { background: var(--gold); }
.section-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.6rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-title span { color: var(--red); }
.section-title.white { color: #fff; }
.section-title.white span { color: var(--gold); }
.section-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 580px; }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-header .section-desc { margin: 0 auto; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(36px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }
@keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity:0; } to { opacity:1; } }
@keyframes float { 0%,100% { transform:translateY(0); } 50% { transform:translateY(-12px); } }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform:translateX(0); } to { transform:translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { transform:scale(1); opacity:.7; } 50% { transform:scale(1.08); opacity:1; } }
@keyframes rotate { from { transform:rotate(0deg); } to { transform:rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes shimmer { 0% { background-position:-200% 0; } 100% { background-position:200% 0; } }
@keyframes countUp { from { opacity:0; } to { opacity:1; } }
@keyframes blobMove { 0%,100% { border-radius:60% 40% 30% 70%/60% 30% 70% 40%; } 50% { border-radius:30% 60% 70% 40%/50% 60% 30% 60%; } }

[data-aos] { opacity: 0; transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease; }
[data-aos="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(40px); }
[data-aos="fade-left"] { transform: translateX(50px); }
[data-aos="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-50px); }
[data-aos="zoom-in"] { transform: scale(.88); }
[data-aos].aos-animate { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-aos-delay="100"] { transition-delay: .1s; }
[data-aos-delay="200"] { transition-delay: .2s; }
[data-aos-delay="300"] { transition-delay: .3s; }
[data-aos-delay="400"] { transition-delay: .4s; }
[data-aos-delay="500"] { transition-delay: .5s; }
[data-aos-delay="600"] { transition-delay: .6s; }

/* ── HERO ────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-dark); }
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1436491865332-7a61a109cc05?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=75') center/cover no-repeat; opacity: .14; animation: float 20s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,31,64,.97) 0%, rgba(29,52,97,.9) 50%, rgba(22,42,82,.88) 100%); }
.hero-blob { position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70%/60% 30% 70% 40%; animation: blobMove 12s ease-in-out infinite; opacity: .07; }
.hero-blob-1 { background: var(--gold); top: -100px; right: -80px; animation-duration: 14s; }
.hero-blob-2 { background: var(--red); bottom: -120px; left: -60px; animation-duration: 10s; animation-delay: 3s; }
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; gap: 64px; align-items: start; padding: 80px 0 60px; }
.hero-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(245,200,66,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(245,200,66,.3); color: var(--gold); padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); animation: fadeUp .7s ease both; }
.hero-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.8rem); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1.13; margin-bottom: 20px; animation: fadeUp .7s .15s ease both; }
.hero-title span { color: var(--gold); position: relative; }
.hero-title span::after { content:''; position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left:0; right:0; height: 3px; background: var(--red); border-radius: 2px; animation: fadeIn .5s 1.2s both; }
.hero-desc { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 520px; animation: fadeUp .7s .3s ease both; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; animation: fadeUp .7s .45s ease both; }
.hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 36px; animation: fadeUp .7s .6s ease both; }
.hero-stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.hero-stat-lbl { font-size: .7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-top: 4px; }

/* Hero Form Card */
.hero-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 32px 28px; box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.3); position: relative; overflow: hidden; animation: fadeUp .7s .5s ease both; }
.hero-card::before { content:''; position: absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--gold),var(--navy)); }
.hero-card-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hero-card-sub { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.vi-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.vi-form input, .vi-form select, .vi-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1.5px solid #dde2ee; border-radius: 9px; font-size: .85rem; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: var(--text); background: var(--off); transition: var(--tr); }
.vi-form input:focus, .vi-form select:focus, .vi-form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--navy); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29,52,97,.1); }
.vi-form textarea { height: 72px; resize: none; }
.vi-form .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.vi-form-submit { width: 100%; padding: 13px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e01515); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem; border: none; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(204,17,17,.38); transition: var(--tr); margin-top: 2px; }
.vi-form-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(204,17,17,.48); }
/* CF7 inside hero card */
.hero-card .wpcf7-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.hero-card .wpcf7-form-control-wrap { display: block; }
.hero-card .wpcf7 input:not([type=submit]), .hero-card .wpcf7 select, .hero-card .wpcf7 textarea { width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1.5px solid #dde2ee; border-radius: 9px; font-size: .85rem; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: var(--text); background: var(--off); transition: var(--tr); }
.hero-card .wpcf7 input:focus, .hero-card .wpcf7 select:focus, .hero-card .wpcf7 textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--navy); background: #fff; }
.hero-card .wpcf7 textarea { height: 72px !important; resize: none; }
.hero-card .wpcf7 input[type=submit] { width: 100%; padding: 13px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e01515); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem; border: none; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(204,17,17,.38); transition: var(--tr); margin-top: 2px; }
.hero-card .wpcf7 input[type=submit]:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(204,17,17,.48); }
.hero-card .wpcf7-response-output { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: .75rem; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* ── MARQUEE ─────────────────────────────────── */
.marquee-bar { background: var(--navy); padding: 16px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 48px; align-items: center; animation: marquee 22s linear infinite; width: max-content; white-space: nowrap; }
.marquee-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.marquee-item i { color: var(--gold); }
.marquee-dot { color: var(--gold); font-size: .4rem; }

/* ── STATS ───────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-dark),var(--navy)); padding: 72px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.stats-section::before { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521737711867-e3b97375f902?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=20') center/cover; opacity:.04; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-card { text-align: center; padding: 44px 24px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); transition: var(--tr); }
.stat-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); }
.stat-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 18px; display: block; }
.stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stat-lbl { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; font-weight: 600; }

/* ── SERVICES ────────────────────────────────── */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.service-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--rl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--sh); transition: var(--tr); border: 1px solid rgba(29,52,97,.06); position: relative; }
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--sh2); }
.service-img { height: 190px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.service-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.service-card:hover .service-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.service-img-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,31,64,.75) 0%, transparent 55%); }
.service-icon { position: absolute; bottom: -20px; left: 22px; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--red); color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(204,17,17,.4); transition: var(--tr); z-index: 2; }
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--navy); transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.service-body { padding: 34px 22px 26px; }
.service-badge { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; }
.service-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.service-desc { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--red); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; transition: gap .3s; }
.service-card:hover .service-link { gap: 10px; }
.service-link i { font-size: .7rem; }

/* ── WHY CHOOSE US ──────────────────────────── */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.why-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.why-img-main { border-radius: var(--rl); overflow: hidden; height: 500px; box-shadow: var(--sh2); }
.why-img-main img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.why-badge { position: absolute; bottom: 36px; left: -32px; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r); box-shadow: var(--sh2); padding: 18px 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; z-index: 2; }
.why-badge-2 { position: absolute; top: 36px; right: -32px; animation-delay: 2s; }
.why-badge-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.why-badge-1 .why-badge-icon { background: rgba(204,17,17,.1); color: var(--red); }
.why-badge-2 .why-badge-icon { background: rgba(29,52,97,.1); color: var(--navy); }
.why-badge-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.why-badge-txt { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.why-bg-blob { position: absolute; width: 280px; height: 280px; background: var(--off); border-radius: var(--rl); bottom: -20px; right: -20px; z-index: 0; }
.why-img-main { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; margin-top: 32px; }
.why-feat { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r); padding: 20px; box-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(29,52,97,.07); transition: var(--tr); border: 1px solid transparent; }
.why-feat:hover { border-color: rgba(204,17,17,.2); transform: translateX(6px); box-shadow: var(--sh); }
.why-feat-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e01515); color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; transition: var(--tr); }
.why-feat:hover .why-feat-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.why-feat-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: .9rem; }
.why-feat-desc { font-size: .81rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── COUNTRIES ──────────────────────────────── */
.countries-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6,1fr); gap: 14px; }
.country-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 26px 14px; text-align: center; transition: var(--tr); cursor: default; }
.country-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.country-flag { font-size: 2.6rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.country-name { color: #fff; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; }
.country-note { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); font-size: .68rem; margin-top: 3px; }

/* ── PROCESS ─────────────────────────────────── */
.process-wrap { position: relative; }
.process-line { position: absolute; top: 48px; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--gold),var(--red)); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite; }
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 14px; }
.process-num { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e01515); color: #fff; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 20px; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(204,17,17,.4); transition: var(--tr); position: relative; }
.process-num::after { content:''; position: absolute; inset:-5px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(204,17,17,.25); animation: pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.process-step:hover .process-num { transform: scale(1.12); }
.process-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.process-desc { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ────────────────────────────── */
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 26px; }
.testi-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 32px 28px; box-shadow: var(--sh); transition: var(--tr); border: 1px solid rgba(29,52,97,.06); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testi-card::before { content:'\201C'; position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 22px; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 5.5rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--sh2); }
.testi-card.featured { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); }
.testi-card.featured::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.testi-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: .88rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.testi-text { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 22px; font-style: italic; }
.testi-card.featured .testi-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; }
.testi-avatar { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; border: 3px solid var(--off); }
.testi-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.testi-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: .88rem; }
.testi-card.featured .testi-name { color: #fff; }
.testi-country { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--muted); }
.testi-card.featured .testi-country { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.testi-visa { display: inline-block; margin-top: 3px; background: rgba(204,17,17,.08); color: var(--red); padding: 2px 9px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 700; }

/* ── CTA SECTION ────────────────────────────── */
.cta-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-dark),var(--navy)); padding: 100px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-section::before { content:''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1569447891824-67e91bd3c66c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=20') center/cover; opacity: .05; }
.cta-ring { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(245,200,66,.1); animation: rotate 30s linear infinite; }
.cta-ring-1 { width: 480px; height: 480px; top: -180px; right: -80px; }
.cta-ring-2 { width: 320px; height: 320px; bottom: -130px; left: -40px; animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 20s; }
.cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.9rem,3.8vw,2.9rem); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cta-title span { color: var(--gold); }
.cta-desc { font-size: 1.02rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 38px; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-note { margin-top: 24px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); font-size: .75rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; }
.cta-note i { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── PAGE HERO ──────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-dark),var(--navy)); padding: 90px 0 60px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::before { content:''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1436491865332-7a61a109cc05?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=40') center/cover; opacity: .1; }
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: .75rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold); transition: color .3s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: .55rem; }
.page-hero-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.page-hero-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); max-width: 580px; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── VISA PAGE LAYOUT ───────────────────────── */
.visa-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px; gap: 48px; padding: 72px 0; }
.visa-content h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin: 36px 0 14px; }
.visa-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.visa-content p { font-size: .94rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.88; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.visa-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.visa-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.visa-list li i { color: var(--red); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.country-box { background: var(--off); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid var(--red); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.country-box strong { color: var(--navy); font-size: .92rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.country-box p { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }
.visa-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.sidebar-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 26px; box-shadow: var(--sh); border: 1px solid rgba(29,52,97,.06); }
.sidebar-card h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray); }
.sidebar-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.sidebar-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 11px 13px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; transition: var(--tr); }
.sidebar-link:hover, .sidebar-link.active { background: var(--off); color: var(--navy); }
.sidebar-link.active { border-left: 3px solid var(--red); padding-left: 10px; }
.sidebar-link i { color: var(--red); width: 16px; }
.sidebar-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center; }
.sidebar-cta h3 { color: #fff; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 9px; border: none; padding: 0; }
.sidebar-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .82rem; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.6; }
.quick-facts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 13px; }
.quick-fact { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: .84rem; padding-bottom: 11px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray); }
.quick-fact:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.quick-fact span { color: var(--muted); }
.quick-fact strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* ── ABOUT PAGE ─────────────────────────────── */
.about-intro { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; padding: 80px 0; }
.about-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.about-img-main { border-radius: var(--rl); overflow: hidden; height: 480px; box-shadow: var(--sh2); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about-img-main img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.about-img-accent { position: absolute; bottom: -24px; right: -24px; width: 200px; height: 165px; border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; border: 6px solid #fff; box-shadow: var(--sh2); z-index: 2; }
.about-img-accent img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.about-years { position: absolute; top: 28px; left: -28px; background: var(--red); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--r); padding: 18px 20px; z-index: 2; box-shadow: var(--sh); animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite; text-align: center; }
.about-years-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.about-years-txt { font-size: .65rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; opacity: .85; }
.about-bg { position: absolute; width: 260px; height: 260px; background: var(--off); border-radius: var(--rl); bottom: -18px; right: -18px; }
.about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 32px; }
.about-stat { background: var(--off); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 20px; text-align: center; }
.about-stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--red); line-height: 1; }
.about-stat-lbl { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-top: 4px; }
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.value-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 32px 26px; box-shadow: var(--sh); text-align: center; transition: var(--tr); }
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--sh2); }
.value-icon { width: 66px; height: 66px; background: rgba(204,17,17,.08); border-radius: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 18px; font-size: 1.7rem; transition: var(--tr); }
.value-card:hover .value-icon { background: var(--red); }
.value-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.value-desc { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── BLOG ────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-dark),var(--navy)); padding: 80px 0 60px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; }
.blog-hero::before { content:''; position: absolute; inset:0; background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1507003211169-0a1dd7228f2d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=20') center/cover; opacity:.08; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.blog-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--rl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--sh); transition: var(--tr); }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--sh2); }
.blog-img { height: 210px; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.blog-body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-cat { display: inline-block; background: rgba(204,17,17,.08); color: var(--red); padding: 3px 11px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: .67rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-title a { color: inherit; transition: color .3s; }
.blog-title a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.blog-excerpt { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; font-size: .74rem; color: var(--muted); border-top: 1px solid var(--gray); padding-top: 12px; }
.blog-meta i { color: var(--red); }

/* ── CONTACT PAGE ───────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 52px; padding: 72px 0; }
.contact-info h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-info p { font-size: .94rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-item-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 13px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e01515); color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-item-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: .87rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-item-val { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); }
.contact-item-val a { color: var(--muted); transition: color .3s; }
.contact-item-val a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.contact-office { margin-top: 28px; background: var(--off); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 22px; border-left: 4px solid var(--red); }
.contact-form-wrap { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 38px 34px; box-shadow: var(--sh2); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-form-wrap::before { content:''; position: absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--gold),var(--navy)); }
.contact-form-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.contact-form-sub { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 26px; }
/* CF7 in contact */
.contact-form-wrap .wpcf7 input:not([type=submit]), .contact-form-wrap .wpcf7 select, .contact-form-wrap .wpcf7 textarea { width: 100%; padding: 12px 15px; border: 1.5px solid #dde2ee; border-radius: 9px; font-size: .87rem; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: var(--text); background: var(--off); transition: var(--tr); margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-form-wrap .wpcf7 input:focus, .contact-form-wrap .wpcf7 select:focus, .contact-form-wrap .wpcf7 textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--navy); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29,52,97,.1); }
.contact-form-wrap .wpcf7 textarea { height: 110px; resize: none; }
.contact-form-wrap .wpcf7 input[type=submit] { width: 100%; padding: 14px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),#e01515); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; border: none; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(204,17,17,.38); transition: var(--tr); }
.contact-form-wrap .wpcf7 input[type=submit]:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(204,17,17,.48); }
.contact-form-wrap .wpcf7-form-control-wrap { display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact-form-wrap .wpcf7-response-output { margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: .78rem; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 8px; }

/* ── FAQ ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-wrap { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray); }
.faq-q { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 20px 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-size: .92rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; text-align: left; gap: 14px; transition: color .3s; }
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--red); }
.faq-q i { color: var(--red); font-size: .75rem; transition: transform .35s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s ease, padding .3s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 220px; padding-bottom: 18px; }
.faq-a p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.78; }

/* ── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────── */
.vi-footer { background: var(--navy-dark); padding: 72px 0 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.vi-footer::before { content:''; position: absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--gold),#2a4a8a); }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 52px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-logo img { height: 46px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: .9; }
.footer-logo-name { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.footer-logo-tag { font-size: .6rem; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer-desc { font-size: .84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 9px; }
.footer-social a { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 9px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .8rem; transition: var(--tr); }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--red); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: .83rem; transition: var(--tr); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.footer-links a::before { content:'›'; color: var(--red); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact-row { display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-contact-row i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 2px; font-size: .85rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-row span, .footer-contact-row a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.55; transition: color .3s; }
.footer-contact-row a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding: 22px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.footer-copy { color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); font-size: .78rem; }
.footer-copy span { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); font-size: .78rem; transition: color .3s; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── BACK TO TOP ─────────────────────────────── */
.back-top { position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 999; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--red); color: #fff; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-size: .9rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(204,17,17,.4); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: var(--tr); pointer-events: none; }
.back-top.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: all; }
.back-top:hover { background: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width:1100px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-card { max-width: 520px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
  .stat-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-img-wrap { display: none; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
  .process-line { display: none; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .visa-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .visa-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .about-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .vi-nav, .vi-header-right { display: none; }
  .vi-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .hero-grid { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .wrap { padding: 0 18px; }
  .vi-topbar .wrap { padding: 0 18px; }
  .vi-topbar-left span:nth-child(3) { display: none; }
  .cta-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .visa-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}
@media (max-width:480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .vi-form .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}