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
Read More »Canada Updates Temporary Measures for Palestinians in 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is updating temporary measures for Palestinians who are in Canada and can’t return home, and for those who wish to come
Read More »Namibia Announces New Five-Year Investor Employment Permit
On August 18, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) announced that the new Employment Permit to Conduct Business takes effect
Read More »Chile Launches Digital Work Authorization Checks for Employers
On August 14, 2026, the National Migration Service announced the implementation of the new digital work authorisation tool, enabling employers to check the immigration and
Read More »China Expands 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Program to Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam
China has announced the expansion of its 240-hour visa-free transit program to include citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, further broadening visa-free travel options and
Read More »Malaysia Enhances MyVISA Photo Verification Through ESD Online
Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD) has announced a new Photo Verification feature for Visa With Reference (VDR) and Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL)
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