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Thailand to Reduce Visa-Free Stay for Tourists from 93 Countries to 30 Days
Thailand to reduce visa-free stay for tourists from 93 countries to 30 days (from 60). Proposal targets misuse, illegal work, overstaying. Cabinet approval pending.
Xavi
4 days ago
Mozambique Introduces Mandatory Local Hiring Test for Foreign Work Permits
Mozambique introduces mandatory local hiring test – employers must prove no qualified Mozambican available before foreign work permit. Adds 14+ days to recruitment.
Xavi
5 days ago
Armenia Passes Biometric ID Law to Boost Digitalization and Advance EU Visa Liberalization
Armenia passes biometric ID law – new passports and mandatory ID cards launching in fall 2026. Key step toward EU visa liberalization and digital transformation.
Xavi
5 days ago
Thailand Makes Online Work Permit Mandatory: e-Work Permit System Fully Enforced from April 28, 2026 – End of Paper Submissions
Thailand makes online work permit mandatory from April 28, 2026 – e-Work Permit system ends paper submissions. Employers must register online.
Xavi
Apr 29
Scotland’s Migration Debate Heats Up Ahead of May 2026 Holyrood Election: SNP Says “Too Few” Migrants, Reform UK Warns of Breaking Point
Scotland's migration debate intensifies before May 2026 election – SNP wants more migrants; Reform UK warns of housing and service breaking point.
Xavi
Apr 27
Montenegro Announces Temporary Visa-Free Regime for Kazakhstani Citizens for Summer 2026
Montenegro announces temporary visa-free regime for Kazakhstani citizens for summer 2026 – 30-day stay from May 1 to October 1.
Xavi
Apr 23
Saudi Arabia Tightens Nitaqat Rules: Qiwa Contract Documentation Now Mandatory for Saudization Credit
Saudi Arabia tightens Nitaqat rules: Qiwa contract documentation now mandatory for Saudization credit. Non-compliance risks fines and service suspension.
Xavi
Apr 22
Vietnam Implements Digital Arrival Declaration at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Vietnam implements digital arrival declaration at Tan Son Nhat Airport – mandatory pre-arrival form for foreign nationals. QR code required for entry.
Xavi
Apr 21
Saudi Arabia Accelerates Saudization: 100% Localization Now Mandatory for 69 Administrative Roles – Major Impact on Private Sector Employers
Saudi Arabia accelerates Saudization: 100% localization now mandatory for 69 administrative roles – 19 immediate, 50 effective October 5, 2026.
Xavi
Apr 14
Zimbabwe Introduces Visa-on-Arrival for Indian Travellers – A Major Step Signalling Africa’s Growing Openness to Indian Visitors
Zimbabwe introduces visa-on-arrival for Indian travellers – 30-day visa, US$50 fee, for tourism and business. Africa continues opening to Indian visitors.
Xavi
Apr 13
Zambia Overhauls Immigration Law in 2026: New Framework Aims to Reduce Barriers, Boost Economic Growth, and Strengthen Enforcement
Zambia overhauls immigration law in 2026: new framework aims to reduce barriers, boost economic growth, and strengthen enforcement.
Xavi
Apr 11
Colombia: SITAC Platform Outages Cause Major Delays in Visa Processing, Passport Services, and Apostilles
Colombia: SITAC platform outages cause major delays in visa processing, passport services, and apostilles – urgent maintenance affecting applicants nationwide.
Xavi
Apr 10
Ecuador Completes Full Transition to Online eVISAS System: All Consular Visa Applications Now Digital, But Delays Mount
Ecuador completes full transition to online eVISAS system – all consular visa applications now digital, but delays mount to 60 business days.
Xavi
Apr 10
Bangladesh to Raise Tourist Visa Suspension Issue with India During Jaishankar–Rahman Meeting on 8 April 2026
Bangladesh to raise tourist visa suspension issue with India during Jaishankar–Rahman meeting on 8 April 2026 – resumption of e-Tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals expected.
Editorial Team
Apr 5
Ghana Expands Free Visa Access to All African Passport Holders in Major Pan-African Move
Ghana expands free visa access to all African passport holders – 90-day visa-free entry for citizens of all 55 African Union states effective immediately.
Editorial Team
Apr 4
Qatar Suspends Visa-on-Arrival for Pakistani Nationals with Immediate Effect from March 31, 2026
Qatar suspends visa-on-arrival for Pakistani nationals with immediate effect from March 31, 2026. Prior visa now required for all travelers.
Editorial Team
Apr 3
Thailand Issues Urgent Warning: Rise in Fraudulent Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Websites
Thailand issues urgent warning: rise in fraudulent Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) websites charging fees and stealing data. Official TDAC is FREE.
Xavi
Apr 1
Saudi Arabia Sharpens Labor Penalties: Significant Fine Increases for Work Permit and Saudization Violations
Saudi Arabia sharpens labor penalties: significant fine increases for work permit and Saudization violations. New fines up to SAR 10,000 for profession mismatches and Saudi-restricted roles.
Xavi
Apr 1
Saudi Arabia Eases Training Mandates for Private Sector Giants: Job-Seeker Programs Now Count Toward 2% Quota, Capping Obligations at 100 Trainees for Largest Employers
Saudi Arabia eases training mandates: job-seeker programs count toward 2% quota, cap of 100 trainees for largest employers effective April 18, 2026. Full guide inside.
Editorial Team
Mar 30
Bahrain Tightens Localisation Rules 2026: Employers Must Now Wait 21 Days for Bahraini Applicants Before Hiring Foreign Workers
Bahrain tightens localisation rules 2026: employers must wait 21 days for Bahraini applicants before hiring foreign workers. New advertising requirements on National Employment Platform.
Xavi
Mar 28
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