Austria Minimum Income Requirements for Residence Permits 2026
Austria has confirmed that residence permits may only be granted if applicants have an income at least equal to the supplementary allowance rate. Read more.
Ontario, Canada, Finalizes New Job Posting Requirements
Ontario has finalized Ontario Regulation 476/24, which establishes new requirements for publicly advertised job postings under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. The rules apply to employers with 25 or more employees and take effect on January 1, 2026, aligning with amendments introduced through the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, and the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024. Read more.
France to Require Civic Exam for Residence Permits in 2026
France announced that, beginning 1 January 2026, foreign nationals applying for their first multi-year residence permit or first resident card must pass a mandatory civic exam. Read more.
Iceland Announces Fee Increases for Residence and Citizenship Applications
Effective 1 January 2026, Iceland implemented a broad increase in government fees for residence permit and citizenship applications. The changes follow legislation approved by the Icelandic Parliament and apply to all applications submitted on or after the effective date. Read more.
New Zealand’s New Accommodation Cost Rules for RSE Workers
Immigration New Zealand has announced a new system for determining how much employers may charge Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers for accommodation. Read more.
The Philippines Annual Report 2026
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that all registered foreign nationals must complete the 2026 Annual Report between January 1, 2026, and March 1, in line with the Alien Registration Act of 1950. Read more.
Poland Extends Travel Document Access for Belarusian Citizens to June 2026
Poland has extended the existing facilitation, allowing Belarusian citizens to apply for a Polish travel document for foreign nationals, effective 1 January 2025. Read more.
Republic of Korea 2026 Nonprofessional Foreign Worker Quota
South Korea has confirmed its 2026 quota for non-professional foreign workers, authorizing a total of 191,000 entries under the E-9 and E-8 visa categories, according to an announcement by the Office for Government Policy Coordination. Read more.
Sierra Leone Introduces New Online System for Residence and Work Permits
Sierra Leone has introduced a new online system for processing residence and work permits as part of a broader effort to modernize immigration services and strengthen compliance oversight. Read more.
Taiwan Updates Talent Act for 2026
Taiwan has amended the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professional Talent, formulated by the National Development Council (NDC). This change was made in response to intensifying global competition for talent and the evolving needs of domestic industries. Read more.
Zimbabwe Issues New Regulations Limiting Foreign Participation in Reserved Sectors
Zimbabwe published new regulations under the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment (Foreign Participation in Reserved Sectors) Regulations, 2025, on December 11, 2025. The regulations introduce new permitting requirements, ownership limits, and compliance obligations for foreign nationals operating in designated sectors. Read more.
