Brazil Launches Electronic Temporary Visa Process
Brazil has introduced an electronic application process for select temporary visa categories, enabling eligible visa-exempt nationals to apply online without submitting physical documents or passports. Read more.
Canada Closes Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways
Canada has closed its special permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents, ending new applications as of August 31, 2026, while continuing to process applications submitted before the deadline. Read more.
Canada Extends Ebola Travel Restrictions Through September 2026
Canada extended Ebola-related health and entry measures for an additional 30 days, effective August 31, 2026. Read more.
Denmark Opens 2026 Working Holiday Quotas for Chile and Argentina
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) announced that a new quota period for the Working Holiday residence permit program opened on September 1, 2026, for citizens of Chile and Argentina. Read more.
Finland Proposes Higher Income Thresholds for Family Reunification
Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has launched a public consultation on a proposal to establish family reunification income thresholds by government decree rather than by administrative guidance issued by the Finnish Immigration Service. Read more.
Japan Announces Major Fee Increases for Residence Permit Applications Effective October 2026
Japan announced increases to residence permit application fees beginning October 1, 2026. The government has also released additional guidance on fee reductions, exemptions, and payment procedures. Read more.
Malaysia ESD Online Update Required for Section 60K JTKSM Approval Applications
Malaysia will require organizations to update and complete authorized personnel information in ESD Online by September 7, 2026, to support applications for JTKSM Approval Letters under Section 60K of the Employment Act 1955. Read more.
New Zealand Opens Visa Application Centre in Tonga
New Zealand’s Immigration Authority (INZ) has announced the opening of a new Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, effective September 14, 2026. Read more.
Philippines Eases PEZA Visa Filing During AEP Processing Delays
The Philippines has introduced temporary measures allowing PEZA visa applications to proceed without a finalized Alien Employment Permit (AEP) card while the government transitions to a centralized AEP processing system. Read more.
Thailand Tightens Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Requirements
Thailand’s Royal Thai Embassy in London announced revised requirements for supporting documents for Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) applications. The changes took effect on August 31, 2026, and apply to applicants filing through the e-Visa system. Read more.
Thailand Reduces Visa-Exempt Stay Periods Starting September 2026
Thailand will revoke its 60-day visa exemption program and introduce revised 30-day and 15-day visa exemption categories, while reducing Visa on Arrival eligibility, effective September 15, 2026. Read more.
Taiwan Eases Uganda Visa Restrictions, Extends DRC Suspension
Taiwan has resumed visa applications for Ugandan residents while extending its suspension of visa issuance for residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo through November 28, 2026. Read more.
Saudi Arabia Introduces Flexible Iqama Renewals for Domestic Workers
Saudi Arabia now allows employers to issue and renew residence permits (Iqamas) for domestic workers and certain related worker categories in three-month increments. Read more.
