April 1, 2026
South Africa Extends Visa Concession to June 2027
On March 30, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs issued an extension of its temporary concession granted to foreign nationals affected by delays in the processing of
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New Zealand Visa Service Fees to Rise in 2026
From January 1, 2026, the service fee that must be paid to some Visa Application Centres (VACs) will increase. The following countries and territories are raising the service
Read More »October 24, 2025
Portugal Cancels Job Seeker Visa and Introduces Stricter Immigration Rules
Portuguese diplomatic posts around the world have announced that, effective October 23, 2025, Portuguese consular offices and visa application centers of external service
Read More »September 5, 2025
Finland Expands Visa and Residence Permit Services to Qatar
Effective October 1, 2025, the embassy of Finland in Doha, Qatar will start providing residence permit services within its consular district for Qatar and Kuwait. In
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