Philippine Government Offices Suspend Operations Due to Severe Tropical Storm “Opong”
On September 26, 2025, in accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 102, government offices across Metro Manila — including the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment
Read More »Moldova Launches Digital Nomad Visa to Attract Global Talent
On September 20, 2025, the Government of Moldova officially launched a new digital nomad visa program, offering foreign nationals the opportunity to live and work remotely in
Read More »South Korea Expands K-STAR Visa Track to General Universities
On September 23, 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has announced a major expansion of its K-STAR Visa Track, a fast-track immigration pathway designed to
Read More »Taiwan Replaces Paper Arrival Cards with Digital System
From October 1, 2025, all traditional paper-based arrival cards will be replaced by an online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC). According to the National Immigration Agency (NIA),
Read More »New Zealand Announces New Skilled Migrant Visa Pathways
On September 23, 2025, the government announced changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa that will help employers retain skilled workers and support
Read More »South Africa Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation System
On September 18, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs officially launched a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The ETA will enable visa applicants to apply online,
Read More »Denmark Updates Wage Statistics for Skilled Work Visas
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has published updated wage statistics that apply to the Positive List for skilled work from October 3,
Read More »Chile Removes Visa Requirement for Australian Citizens
Effective September 17, 2025, Australian passport holders no longer require a visa to enter Chile for short stays of up to 90 days. The Chilean government announced the
Read More »Sweden Expands Digital Passport Check Eligibility
The Swedish Migration Agency has expanded eligibility for digital passport checks from 23 to 74 visa-exempt nationalities. The digital passport check pilot opened in May 2024
Read More »New Zealand Suspends Recognition of International Adoptions
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that interim measures suspending the recognition of international adoptions are being introduced to address the risk of harm to
Read More »Denmark Updates Income Standards for Work Permits
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) uses income statistics made by the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) in the case processing of
Read More »Czech Republic to Raise Salary Thresholds for Blue Card and ICT Permits in 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, the Czech Republic will increase its minimum wage to CZK 22,400, triggering corresponding adjustments to salary thresholds for foreign nationals
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