Nigeria to Launch Fully Digital CERPAC Application Process on August 1
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the launch of a new digital platform for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card (CERPAC) application
Read More »EU Raises ETIAS Travel Authorization Fee to EUR 20
On July 17, 2025, the European Commission has announced a new fee for non-EU travelers who do not need a visa to enter 30 European countries. The European Travel Information
Read More »EU Approves Gradual Rollout of Entry/Exit System for Border Management
On July 18, 2025, the Council of the European Union has officially adopted a regulation allowing for the progressive implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), a new
Read More »Italian Citizenship Changes Take Effect
On March 28, 2025, the Italian government issued Decree-Law No. 36, which would introduce significant changes to Italian citizenship, namely citizenship by descent (ius
Read More »Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program Reopens July 2025
As announced earlier, on July 16, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reopened the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for the 2025 intake.
Read More »Portugal Residence Permit Process Updates
The Portuguese Immigration Authorities (AIMA) has launched a new portal for residence permit renewals. Applicants can now submit their residence permit renewal requests
Read More »UK Introduces eVisas for Students and Workers
Effective July 15, 2025, the UK Government has launched a major update to its immigration system by introducing digital eVisas for most nationals applying under study and
Read More »Saudi Arabia Grants 30-Day Grace Period for Expired Visit Visas
Effective June 26, 2025, the Saudi government has announced, via social media channels, a 30-day grace period for holders of expired visit visas. The Grace period expires on
Read More »Indonesia Launches New Visa for Non-Formal Education (E30 Visa)
Effective July 15, 2025, foreign nationals can apply for a limited stay visa (Vitas) to attend non-formal education in Indonesia. The policy aims to facilitate foreign
Read More »China & Malaysia Visa-Free Travel Agreement Now in Effect (July 2025)
On July 17, 2025, the mutual visa waiver agreement between the governments of China and Malaysia took effect. According to the agreement, people holding valid ordinary
Read More »Nigeria Announces Amnesty for Visa Overstayers Until September 30, 2025
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced an amnesty window to give visa overstayers time to regularize their immigration status. The Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty)
Read More »India Launches eVisa Access for Kuwaiti Nationals
On July 13, 2025, the Embassy of India in Kuwait announced that India extended the eVisa facility to Kuwaiti nationals, effective immediately. The e-Visa is available for a
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