Spain Proposes Extraordinary Regularization Plan for 500,000 Foreign Nationals
On January 27, 2026, the Council of Ministers approved an extraordinary regularization process and invited public comment on the measure. The text of the draft Royal Decree
Read More »Portugal Launches Online Renewal Portal for Investor Residence Permits (ARI)
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has announced that, effective February 16, 2026, the renewal of Residence Permits for Investment (ARI) will be
Read More »Azerbaijan Grants Visa‑Free Entry to Hong Kong Passport Holders
On January 30, 2026, the government of Hong Kong announced that it has received notification from the government of Azerbaijan that Hong Kong passport holders may visit
Read More »EU Adopts First‑Ever Visa Strategy to Strengthen Security and Boost Competitiveness
On January 29, 2026, the European Commission adopted its first-ever EU Visa Strategy. It sets out a framework for a strategic visa policy that aims to advance
Read More »China to Grant Visa‑Free Entry to UK Nationals for 30‑Day Stays
On January 29, 2026, China and the UK agreed a new partnership, which will include visa-free entry to China for UK nationals for visits up to 30 days. The date of
Read More »Saudi Arabia Expands Saudization Across Engineering, Procurement, Marketing, and Sales Roles
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) recently announced decisions to increase Saudization rates in several more professions. On December 31, 2025,
Read More »Philippines Introduces 14‑Day Visa‑Free Entry for Chinese Nationals
The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced that, effective January 16, 2026 and for at least one year, Chinese nationals may enter the Philippines without needing to
Read More »Ireland Extends Travel Confirmation Notice for Non‑EEA Residents to February 28, 2026
Immigration Services are currently experiencing a backlog in processing registrations. Following the completion of a registration, it may take a further two weeks to receive
Read More »New Zealand Introduces New Rent Caps for RSE Worker Accommodation Starting April 2026
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a new approach to accommodation costs for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers will take effect from April 2026. Under
Read More »Malaysia Releases Official FAQ on New Expatriate Employment Policy
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) has recently issued an official FAQ providing further clarification on the new expatriate employment policy that accompanies Malaysia’s
Read More »British Columbia Increases Skills Immigration Application Fee to CAD 1750
Effective January 22, 2026, the British Colombia (BC) Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is increasing the Skills Immigration application fee from CAD 1475 to CAD 1750. The BC
Read More »Iceland Proposes Major Amendments to the Aliens Act on Residence Permits
The government has published planned amendments to the provisions of the Aliens Act concerning the issuance of residence permits and their basic conditions, as part of a full
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