Belgium Approves Changes to Rules for Highly Qualified Workers in the EU
The Belgian Council of Ministers has approved legislative changes affecting highly qualified workers in the European Union, according to an official government announcement. Read more.
Brazil and China Announce Reciprocal Visa-Free Travel Agreement
On May 11, 2026, Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a reciprocal visa-free travel agreement between Brazil and China, enabling nationals of both countries to enter the other without a visa for short stays. Read more.
Brazil Reduces Passport Fees for Passports Issued Abroad
Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed a reduction in the fees for Brazilian passports issued outside Brazil, effective June 1, 2026. Read more.
Chile Launches Expedited Business Visa for Indian Nationals
On May 13, 2026, Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a new expedited business visa for Indian nationals. Read more.
Denmark Launches New GL2 Digital Application for Accompanying Family Members in Greenland
Denmark introduced a new GL2 digital application that allows accompanying family members to apply online for a residence permit in Greenland, effective May 11, 2026. Read more.
Iceland Passes New Visa Act Modernizing Schengen Short Stay Visa Rules
Iceland approved a new Visa Act that fully aligns national visa procedures with Schengen rules and modernizes how the country issues, processes, and reviews short stay visas. Read more.
Poland Opens CUKR Residence Card Applications Through MOS
Poland has launched online applications for CUKR residence cards, issued to individuals who previously held temporary protection, through the MOS system as of May 4, 2026. Read more.
Poland Publishes Updated Information on Immigration Fees
Poland’s Office for Foreigners (UdSC) has published updated information on required fees for residence permit applications submitted through the MOS (Case Handling Module). Read more.
Romania Issues New Emergency Ordinance Overhauling Foreign Worker Hiring and Long‑Stay Visa Procedures
Romania’s Emergency Ordinance No. 32/2026 establishes a unified system governing the hiring of foreign nationals, the authorization and monitoring of recruitment and placement agencies, and the procedures for long stay visas (D category visas) issued for employment purposes. Read more.
United Arab Emirates Emiratization Deadline Approaches for June 2026
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reiterated that private sector companies with 50 or more employees must achieve 1% Emiratization growth in skilled roles by June 30, 2026. Read more.
United Arab Emirates to Require Monthly Salary Payments
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that, effective June 1, 2026, all private sector employers must pay employee salaries no later than the first day of each month under updated Wage Protection System (WPS) regulations. Read more.
United Kingdom Expands eGate Eligibility to More Children
The United Kingdom (UK) Home Office has announced that children aged 10 and over will now be able to use eGates at major U.K. airports. Previously, eGates were only available to travelers aged 12+. Read more.
