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)
Read More »Switzerland Extends Protection Status S for Ukrainians Through March 2028
The Swiss Federal Council has announced that Protection Status S for individuals displaced by the war in Ukraine will remain in effect until March 4, 2028, citing the
Read More »South Africa Introduces New Electronic Travel Authorization Fee
On August 17, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs published amendments to the regulation on fees under the Immigration Act. The amendments took effect upon publication. The
Read More »Belgium Announces Registration Certificate New Format for 2026
The Immigration Office has announced that it is modernizing the Registration Certificate (RC), also known as the “orange card.” Starting September 28, 2026, a new format
Read More »Vietnam Simplifies Electronic ID Rules for Foreigners
Vietnam has introduced significant changes to its electronic identification framework for foreign nationals through Decree No. 320/2026/ND-CP, issued on August 13, 2026. The
Read More »Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate for Project Managers
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has announced a decision to raise the Saudization rate
Read More »New Zealand Updates Active Investor Plus Visa Rules
On August 12, 2026, Immigration New Zealand announced changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa, effective immediately. The changes are as follows: Borrowed funds must come
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