Cyprus Launches Online Residence Permit Renewal Pilot
On May 22, 2026, the Migration Department announced the launch of the pilot of an online residence permit renewal application service. The system being piloted allows the
Read More »Canada Updates Visa Changes for Indonesia and Malaysia Travelers
Effective May 26, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes to visa requirements for eligible citizens from Indonesia and Malaysia.
Read More »UAE Tightens Wage Protection System Rules From June 2026
On May 12, 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) published Ministerial Resolution No. 0340 of 2026, which updates the rules for the Wage Protection
Read More »UK Clarifies Right to Work Check Guidance for Sponsors
On May 20, 2026, the government updated its guidance for sponsors of overseas workers to clarify right to work check requirements. Previous amendments, published on March 6,
Read More »Thailand Revises Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival Rules
On May 19, 2026, the government approved the revision of Thailand’s visa exemption and visa on arrival schemes, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These revised
Read More »Belgium Approves Highly Qualified Worker Rule Changes
The Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary draft law amending the rules governing highly qualified workers. The amendments, which are intended to align Belgian
Read More »New Zealand Moves Group and Tour Escort Visa Applications Online
Effective July 20, 2026, Group visitor visa and Tour Escort visitor visa (including ADS) applications are moving to Immigration New Zealand’s enhanced Immigration Online
Read More »EU Adopts New Schengen Visa Cascade Rules for Thailand
On May 18, 2026, the Thailand delegation of the European External Action Service (EEAS) announced that, on May 8, 2026, the European Commission approved the application of
Read More »Ireland Ends Acknowledgements for Posted Immigration Documents
Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced that it will no longer issue acknowledgements for documents or letters sent to it by post. This includes additional documents
Read More »Canada Reduced Completeness Checks for Citizenship Applications Submitted from Abroad
On May 15, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its operational instructions for officers processing proof of citizenship applications from
Read More »Singapore Updates myMOM Portal with New Work Permit Functions
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has moved the work permit issuance function from Work Permit Online to its new myMOM portal. Since 2025, work permit applications and appeals
Read More »Chile Launches Expedited Business Visa for Indian Nationals
On May 13, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Relations announced a new, expedited business visa for Indian citizens, aimed at attracting more trade and investment from that
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