Singapore Implements Regulations for High-Risk Travelers in 2026
From January 30, 2026, Singapore will enforce stricter restrictions preventing high-risk travelers from entering the country. Initiated in the flight-booking process and
Read More »Italy Allows Babysitters Entry Outside Quotas Under Immigration Reform
On December 1, 2025, with the publication of Law No. 179/2025, the parliament converted Decree-Law No. 146 of October 3, 2025. Decree-Law 146 introduced significant reforms
Read More »Canada Raises Immigration Fees Effective December 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased certain immigration fees effective December 1, 2025. The fees affected include inadmissibility-related
Read More »Ontario Immigration Program Overhaul: New Streams & Requirements
On December 2, 2025, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) of Ontario posted proposed amendments to regulations under the Ontario
Read More »Singapore to End Performing Artiste Work Permit
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced that it will close the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme from June 1, 2026. The scheme was introduced in 2008 to
Read More »Ireland Eases Travel for IRP Renewal Applicants
Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced that it is currently experiencing a backlog in processing registrations. Following the completion of a registration, it may
Read More »Ireland Plans Gradual Salary Threshold Increases
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has announced the publication of a new roadmap for Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) Salary Thresholds. The first
Read More »India Expands Visa-On-Arrival Services for UAE Citizens
Citizens of the United Arab Emirates who are visiting India will now have access to India’s Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) program at nine Indian international airports. The VoA
Read More »Poland Revises Foreign Worker Rules and Fees
On December 1, 2025, new regulations came into effect which, among other changes, removed Georgia from the list of countries whose citizens are eligible for a simplified work
Read More »Denmark Tightens Rules for Student Family Permits
On April 30, 2025, the Ministry of Immigration and Integration published an amendment to the ‘Executive Order on the Granting of Residence and Work Permits to Students’
Read More »Costa Rica Introduces New Visa Rules
Costa Rica’s General Immigration Directorate (DGME) announced new measures affecting visa and entry conditions for foreign travelers. The visa changes include new visa
Read More »Kuwait Announces Changes to Residency Rules
The Kuwaiti government announced an updated residency regulation on November 23, 2025. The changes, which include higher visa fees, new stay categories, and tighter rules for
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