UK Updates Immigration Rules 2026 with Skilled Worker Protections and Erasmus+ Expansion
On September 3, 2026, the Home Office published a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 584). An explanatory memorandum accompanied the statement of changes, as
Read More »Thailand Introduces New 30-Day and 15-Day Visa Exemption Rules
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that new 30-day and 15-day visa exemption categories, together with updated Visa on Arrival eligibility, will take
Read More »Denmark Opens Working Holiday Quotas for Chile and Argentina
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that, on September 1, 2026, a new quota period began for residence permits under the
Read More »Canada Closes Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways to New Applications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that its permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents closed on August 31, 2026, as planned. IRCC
Read More »Thailand Updates Destination Thailand Visa Document Requirements
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has announced changes to the documents required in support of applications for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), effective August 31,
Read More »New Zealand Visa Application Center to Open in Tonga
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a new Visa Application Center (VAC) will open in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on September 14, 2026, making it easier for customers
Read More »Taiwan Adjusts Visa Rules for Residents of Uganda and DRC
The Bureau of Consular Affairs has announced that, effective August 28, 2026, Taiwan will allow residents of Uganda to apply for visas to enter Taiwan. However, issuance of
Read More »Brazil Moves Temporary Visa Issuance Online from September 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that, effective September 1, 2026, the issuance of temporary visas for entry into Brazil for nationals exempt from visit visas
Read More »Japan Approves Higher Residence Fees from October 2026
On August 25, 2026, the Cabinet approved an order amending the Immigration Control Act, following a public consultation period. The revised Act, due to come into force on
Read More »South Korea Reforms Region-Specific Visa Program for 2027-28
On August 24, 2026, The Ministry of Justice announced the opening of the 2027-28 edition of the region-specific visa program, along with some rule changes for the scheme. The
Read More »New Zealand Moves Group Visitor Visa Applications Online
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective August 24, 2026, Group and Tour Escort visitor visa applications have now moved to INZ’s enhanced Immigration
Read More »Iceland Issues New Rules for Collective Protection Applications
The Minister of Justice has issued new guidelines on the processing of applications for collective protection due to the mass displacement from Ukraine. The guidelines apply
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