Malaysia Introduces No Refund Policy for MDEC Processing Fees Effective June 2025
Effective June 16, 2025, all processing fees charged by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) are non-refundable. Employers are advised to review all details and
Read More »Upcoming Changes to Estonia’s Immigration Laws
From January 1, 2026, there will be additional requirements for applying for the temporary residence permit (TRP) for Settling Permanently in Estonia. Upcoming Requirements
Read More »Finland Implements New Family Reunification Permit Rules Effective June 16, 2025
Amendments to the provisions of the Aliens Act on residence permits issued on the basis of family reunification took effect on June 16, 2025. These changes concern the
Read More »Kazakhstan Plans Changes to Work Visa Rules for 100% Foreign-Owned Companies
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labour has initiated a review of amendments to the current regulations on the employment of foreign labor. According to the draft amendments,
Read More »Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for Brunei, Philippines and Thailand Until July 31, 2026
The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an extension of the trial visa-free program for nationals of New Southbound Policy partner countries Brunei,
Read More »What to Watch: Possible Expansion of Travel Ban
On June 4, 2025, the Trump administration instituted a broad travel ban blocking the US entry of individuals from 12 countries while severely restricting entry from 7
Read More »Malaysia Updates Compliance Measures for ESD Accounts
Effective July 1, 2025, Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD) will implement a six (6) month “cooling-off period” for ESD accounts found to be in
Read More »New Zealand Trials Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Visitors from Australia Starting November 2025
On June 15, 2025, the New Zealand government announced changes to visa settings and processes for Chinese visitors. Most Chinese visitors receive a five-year multiple entry
Read More »EIG in the News: Trump Administration Implementing New Travel Bans Impacting 19 Countries (WERC)
By Michael T. Jackson On 4 June, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that will implement a new travel ban, effective 9 June at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time,
Read More »Japan Eases Visa Requirement for Certain UAE Nationals
The government of Japan has introduced a visa waiver measure extending the valid period of stay from 30 days to 90 days for ordinary passport holders of the United Arab
Read More »Japan Waives Visa Requirements for Certain Paraguayan Nationals
From June 1, 2025, the Government of Japan will introduce visa waiver measure for nationals of the Republic of Paraguay in possession of ordinary IC passport who wish to
Read More »UK Transition to the eVisa
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has implemented a digital immigration system. The eVisa replaces physical documents with an online record of users’ immigration
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