Germany’s Embassy in Brazil Launches International Portal for Chancenkarte Job Visas
Germany's Embassy in Brazil launched a digital portal for Chancenkarte applications on May 1, 2026, moving the job-seeker…
Czechia Raises EU Blue Card Salary Threshold, Launches Sweeping Immigration Overhaul
Czechia raised the EU Blue Card salary to CZK 73,823 on May 1, 2026, alongside launching a new…
Belarusian Opposition Proposes Young Belarusian Visa to Bring 10,000 Youth to Europe
Belarusian opposition proposes a new 'Young Belarusian Visa' for citizens aged 18-30 to facilitate legal education and work…
Japan Proposes Sharp Visa Renewal and Permanent Residency Fee Hikes Under Immigration Law
Japan's House passed a bill to sharply increase visa and permanent residency fees in 2026, aiming to recover…
European Union Activates Biometric Entry-Exit System Across 29 Schengen Countries
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System is now fully active across 29 countries, replacing manual passport stamps with digital…
Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs Tightens Rules on Latvia’s Golden Visa
Latvia maintains its €50,000 golden visa program in 2026, balancing affordable residency options with strict new security and…
Finance Act for 2026 Raises French Residency and Citizenship Fees, Service-Public.fr Reports
France will hike residency and citizenship fees on May 1, 2026, with naturalization costs rising five-fold to fund…
EU Entry-Exit System Causes Major Delays at Spanish Airports, Airlines Call for Suspension
Spanish airports face 3-hour delays as the EU's new biometric Entry-Exit System replaces passport stamps, leading to calls…
Indian Passport Holders Skip Airport Transit Visa at Paris Charles-De-Gaulle
France ends airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals as of April 10, 2026, for airside connections under…
Germany Strengthens Deportation Paths for Criminal Offenders to Protect Public Safety
Germany expands legal routes to deport convicted criminals to Afghanistan and Syria following 2026 court rulings and new…
EU Tightens Waste Shipment Rules, Forcing Digital Product Passport for Ecodesign
The EU's new textile regulations and digital passports impose strict sustainability and traceability standards on African exporters through…
Biometric Fingerprinting Loophole Lets Aussies with UK Passports Skip Scans in Greece
Greece exempts British passport holders from EU biometric EES checks, creating a loophole for dual Australian-UK nationals at…
Sweden Confirms Role in EU Talks with Taliban as Afghan Embassies Face Deportations
Sweden urges the EU to standardize Afghan travel documents to enable deportations, proposing technical cooperation without political recognition…
Belgium Requires Mandatory Digital-Only Work Permit Submission via Working in Belgium Portal
Belgium mandates digital-only work permit filings via the 'Working in Belgium' portal starting May 2026, cutting processing times…