Australia Maintains Permanent Migration Program for 2025–2026
Australia announced that its Permanent Migration Program for 2025–2026 will remain unchanged from the previous year, maintaining a total allocation of 185,000 places. Read more.
Belgium Adjusts EES Law Timeline to Align with EU Rollout Framework
Belgium approved a technical modification to its legislation governing the Entry/Exit System (EES), originally enacted on 19 March 2023. The update, proposed by Minister of Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt and adopted by the Council of Ministers on 5 September 2025, adjusts the law’s effective date to accommodate phased implementation under EU Regulation 2025/1534. Read more.
China Launches Visa-Free Entry Trial for Russian Citizens
China has introduced a one-year pilot policy granting visa-free entry to Russian citizens holding ordinary passports, effective from 15 September 2025, through 14 September 2026. Read more.
Finland Suspends Work and Study Permits for Palestinian Passport Holders
Finland updated its policy and is no longer issuing residence permits for employment or education to individuals holding Palestinian passports. While Finland continues to recognize passports issued by the Palestinian Authority as valid travel documents, the change affects those seeking a long-term stay for work or study purposes. Read more.
France Updates Salary Thresholds for Talent Passport and Blue Card Routes
France issued a decree updating salary requirements for key immigration categories under the Talent Passport framework, with new thresholds applying to all pending and future applications starting 29 August 2025. Read more.
India Implements New Immigration Law
On 1 September 2025, India enacted the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, and the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, replacing legacy legislation and establishing a unified, digital system for managing the entry, stay, and exit of foreign nationals. Read more.
Indonesia Updates to the Digital Arrival Deceleration
Indonesia implemented a new rule mandating international travelers arriving at Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta), Juanda (Surabaya), I Gusti Ngurah Rai (Bali) airports, and Batam port to complete a digital arrival declaration using the All Indonesia app starting 1 September 2025. Read more.
Poland Announces Full Border Closure with Belarus
Poland will fully close its border with Belarus from the night of 11 to 12 September 2025. This measure will suspend all road, rail, and pedestrian traffic between the two countries. Read more.
Saudi Arabia Enhances Wage Protection Oversight with New Employer Alerts
Saudi Arabia rolled out enhanced enforcement measures under its Wage Protection Program to ensure fair and timely salary payments across the private sector. The updates leverage the ministry’s digital payroll compliance platform to monitor employer practices and flag irregularities. Read more.
United Kingdom Launches Travel Campaign Ahead of EU Border Overhaul
The United Kingdom has initiated a public awareness campaign ahead of the European Union’s implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which will begin on 12 October 2025. Read more.
United Kingdom Sponsor Guidance Updated to Reflect Immigration Rule Changes
On 22 August 2025, the UK Home Office released revised sponsor guidance for employers sponsoring foreign nationals under the Worker and Temporary Worker routes. The update reflects recent changes to the Immigration Rules and supports the UK’s broader strategy to attract global talent and streamline sponsorship procedures. Read more.
