Qatar Ends Automatic Extension of Entry Visas in 2026
The Ministry of Interior has announced the end of the automatic extension of all types of expiring or expired entry visa, effective June 7, 2026. The Ministry clarifies that,
Read More »New Zealand Temporarily Reduces Visitor Visa Fees for Pacific Nationals
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a temporary reduction in visitor visa fees for Pacific nationals has taken effect from June 1, 2026 for 12 months. The total
Read More »Sweden Introduces New Work Permit Rules From June 2026
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced that previously-announced new rules for work permits came into effect in Sweden on June 1, 2026. This affects employers who want to
Read More »New Zealand Moves Family of Temporary Visa Holder Applications to Enhanced Immigration Online
Immigration New Zealand has announced that, on June 1, 2026, family of temporary visa holder applications moved to the enhanced Immigration Online system. Visa products are
Read More »Malaysia Updates Foreign Knowledge Worker Headcount Process
New process for headcount request Further to the previous announcement that the existing ‘FKW Headcount Declaration’ request function in the Expats System is
Read More »Finland Changes Acceptance of Russian Travel Documents for Residence Permits
In March 2026, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs decided that, as of June 1, 2026, Finland will no longer accept non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation as
Read More »Denmark Updates AR6 and AR7 Applications for Offshore Work Questions
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that, effective June 3, 2026, it is adding questions about offshore work to the AR6 and
Read More »DHS Instructs ICE Attorneys to Pursue Asylum Anti-Fraud Policies
A new memo from DHS General Counsel James Percival instructs ICE attorneys within the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor to establish anti-fraud policies, including
Read More »Taiwan Imposes Entry Restrictions in Response to Ebola Outbreak
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced entry restrictions and visa control measures, effective June 2, 2026, for residents of the Democratic Republic of the
Read More »New Zealand Introduces New Short-Term Graduate Work Visa and Updates Post-Study Work Rules
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced plans to launch a new visa, as well as changes to the Post Study Work Visa. The changes include a new Short-term Graduate Work
Read More »Netherlands Residence Permit Rule Changes Take Effect Under Revised Single Permit Directive
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has confirmed that the revised version of European Directive 2011/98/EU (2024/1233) entered into force on May 22, 2026.
Read More »Ireland Expands Employment Permit Eligibility in Construction, Healthcare, and Transport
On May 28, 2026, the Department of Tourism, Enterprise and Employment announced a series of updates to Ireland’s employment permits system to address ongoing skills and
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