UK Announces Major Immigration Rule Changes Effective March 2026
On March 5, 2026, the Home Office published a wide-ranging statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC1691). An explanatory memorandum accompanied the statement of
Read More »UK Enforces Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for Visitors Starting February 2026
Effective February 25, 2026, it is mandatory for visitors to the UK to have obtained digital permission to travel. This means that airlines will prevent passengers from
Read More »South Africa Seeks Public Input on Immigration and Citizenship Reforms
On December 12, 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs encouraged South Africans to submit written comments on the newly-published Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship,
Read More »UK Imposes Visa Requirement on Nauru Nationals
On December 9, 2025, the government published a statement of changes in immigration rules (HC 1491) introducing a visit visa requirement for nationals of Nauru, closing the
Read More »UK ETA Scheme Enforcement Begins February 2026
The Home Office has announced that, effective February 25, 2026, visitors from 85 nationalities, including the United States, Canada, and France, who do not need a visa will
Read More »Canada Grants Visa-Free Entry to Qatari Nationals
Effective November 25, 2025, Canada has lifted the visa requirement for nationals of Qatar. Qatari citizens who already hold a valid temporary resident visa can continue to
Read More »Sri Lanka Makes ETA Mandatory Before Arrival Starting October 15, 2025
Beginning October 15, 2025, as confirmed by several Sri Lankan embassies, including those in France, Indonesia, and Türkiye, all foreign travelers must obtain an Electronic
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 »Kenya Removes eTA Requirement for Most African and Select Foreign Nationals
Effective immediately, the government has implemented a policy exempting citizens of most African countries, citizens of several other countries, and some other categories of
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