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What you should know before taking your citizenship exam in Denmark

As The Copenhagen Post reported earlier this week, many internationals in Denmark struggle to pass the citizenship exam.

How to Get a Ten-Year Residency in Qatar and UAE : The Key Differences

Qatar and UAE introduce innovative residency programs for entrepreneurs. Learn how Qatars 10-year permit and the UAEs Golden Visa compare for 2026.

How to Apply for Israels High-Tech Visa (HIT) in 2026: Requirements

As a specialised B-1 work visa, the Israel High-Tech Visa (HIT) offers an expedited, 10-day or less application process for foreign experts hired by qualified Israeli tech companies, allowing them to stay for up to one year, renewable for up to five years,

Thailands quiet end of the visa run era

Much of the discussion around visas in Thailand focuses on rumours, anecdotes, and social-media panic. In reality, the more important development in 2026 is quieter and more structural: immigration enforcement is now aligning with policy intent.

Irish Employment Permit Salary Thresholds and Employer Planning

Analysis of Irelands Minimum Annual Remuneration roadmap and how indexed salary thresholds affect employment permits, renewals, graduate hiring, and long-term workforce planning.

Vietnam tightens Temporary Residence Card rules, foreign workers face extra visa step

The changes take effect immediately and are expected to extend processing timelines by about two weeks for affected applicants

Croatia Moves to Require Basic Language Skills for Foreign Workers

Croatia has proposed changes to its Foreigners Act that would require foreign workers to pass a basic Croatian language exam.

Viet Nam accedes to the 1961 Apostille Convention

On 31 December 2025, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam deposited its instrument of accession to the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (1961 Apostille Convention). The Convention will enter into force for Viet Nam on 11 September 2026.

Polands 2026 immigration overhaul: what employers must do as procedures go digital

A new ABSL briefing spells out how Polands immigration reformfull digital filing, higher fees, stricter deadlines and steeper fineswill change foreign-talent hiring in 2026.

Remote Work Rules Canadian Employers Cant Ignore in 2026

Remote work settled into Canadian workplaces long ago, yet many employers still operate as though the shift was temporary.

Platform-based work in Germany - The legal framework is moving

German lawmakers have only a few months left to transpose the EU Platform Work Directive into national law.

Greek government to answer citizenship queries through Neos Kosmos

Want to become a Greek citizen Neos Kosmos teams up with Greeces General Secretariat of Citizenship to provide expert answers on any questions you have

Discover Indonesias GameChanging Global Citizenship Visa

Indonesia unveils the Global Citizenship visa, allowing indefinite residency for foreign nationals, diaspora, and investors, and revolutionizing travel and tourism opportunities

What to know about Portugals new work-seeking visa and residency pathway rules

Portugal is overhauling its immigration system. New rules focus on attracting skilled workers and tightening entry. A new visa for qualified professionals replaces the old job seeker route.

Thailands Accession to the Apostille Convention

Once fully implemented, the Convention will fundamentally change how Thai public documents are authenticated for use abroad, and how foreign public documents are recognised in Thailand.

Impact of Vietnam accession to the Apostille Convention BBCIncorp Vietnam

By completing all procedures to join the Apostille Convention, Vietnam accession to the Apostille Convention streamlines document legalization for Vietnamese businesses.

How Indians can apply for the Spains Digital Nomad Visa

Spain has extended opportunities for non-EU professionals, including Indians, to legally live and work in the country as remote workers or digital nomads.

How to Apply for the UK Scale-up Worker Visa in 2026

This visa pathway provides an alternative entry route for tech talent seeking a smoother move into the UK workforce.

Guide to retiring in Portugal 2026

Visas, costs, taxes, healthcare, and the best places to live for UK, US and EU retirees.

What's Happening In Irish Immigration Law In 2026

As 2026 begins, Ireland's immigration system is entering a period of significant recalibration, with new remuneration thresholds for employment permits, tougher family reunification rules...

Switzerland Residency by Investment 2026: A Strategic Playbook for Global CEOs

For nonEUEFTA nationals, the two credible routes are residence via lumpsum taxation (for wealthy, economically inactive individuals) and residence via substantive business investment at the cantonal level.

Living in Bali long term - what are the visa options

Generally there are two types of visas available to foreigners who intend to stay long term in Bali or Indonesia. The single entry visa which has several sub-categories, and the multiple entry business visa.

Essential Work Permits in UAE: MoHRE's 12 Must-Have Authorizations

Navigate the UAE's labor market with MoHRE's 12 work permits. Learn about permits for international recruitment, part-time work, and more to maintain legal employment practices and support workforce mobility.

France Visa Options 2026

France Has A Four-Year Investor Visa, But It Isnt A Golden VisaYou Have To Live In The Country

Mexico Residency in 2026: Tighter Criteria, Higher Fees

Qualifying for, and obtaining, legal residency in Mexico is becoming more difficultand more expensive starting in 2026.

Japan May Require Japanese Language Test for Permanent Residency

The Japanese government may also require applicants to take courses in Japanese culture and manners.

Finland to introduce citizenship test from 2027

Finland plans to introduce a citizenship test by 2027, requiring applicants to demonstrate knowledge of Finnish society, laws, and values.

Poland Introduces Comprehensive Reforms to Foreign Employment Rules

In addition to removing Georgian nationals from the Simplified Work Visa Scheme, Poland has implemented significant changes to its foreign employment framework.

Belize govt proposes $500K fast-track route to permanent residency

This initiative would allow individuals who commit at least $500,000 to local commercial projects to bypass the standard one-year waiting period for permanent residency.

How to Avoid Thailands Immigration Blacklist

Video - Thailand's immigration blacklist and how it can affect foreigners.

France 2026: New residency rules and EU border changes explained

Including the EUs launch of travel authorisation scheme ETIAS and the continued phase in of its digital borders system, EES

How Costa Rica's 2026 Tax Changes Benefit Digital Nomads and Expats

Independent workers across Costa Rica will soon have a simpler way to handle their income taxes.

Canadas Start-Up Visa Suspension the New 2026 Entrepreneur Pilot

Is the Canada SUV program ending Read our guide on the SUV 2025 suspension, the new 2026 Entrepreneur Pilot, and how Bill C-12 affects your pending PR application.

Permanent residence in Portugal: The smart move after 5 years

Recently proposed changes to Portugals Nationality Law mean the typical five-year track to citizenship has shifted to longer horizons.

Inside Latvias Golden Visa: FastTrack EU Residency for Global Investors

In the crowded field of residencebyinvestment (RBI) programs, Latvias Golden Visa distinguishes itself by combining affordability with genuine utility.

Greece Now Offers €250K Startup Visa With Burdensome Ownership Restriction

Greece has recently launched a startup-focused Golden Visa, offering residence permits to non-EU nationals who invest €250,000 in early-stage companies registered on the national startup registry.

Vietnams Rules on Work Permits Have Changed for the Better

Vietnam has significantly simplified the work permit (WP) regime for foreign employees.

Spain proposes visa-free short work stays for service providers in the UK

The Spanish government has proposed a visa exemption for short-term work stays, aimed at allowing skilled professionals to travel between Spain and the UK for brief service assignments without having to navigate complex visa procedures.

Strengthening Omans talent pull through new visa categories

Oman expands talent attraction with new visa ideas, from creative and academic visas to digital nomad and startup options

Bahrain lowers minimum real estate investment for Golden Residency

Bahrain has reduced the minimum real estate investment for its Golden Residency to USD 345,000, adjusting eligibility conditions for investors, retirees and skilled professionals and reinforcing its long-term residency offer.

Can second-home owners in France get a one-year French visa

Second-home owners in France might be tempted to apply for a 12-month visa in order to avoid having to abide by the 90-day limit on visits to their property - but there are some things to consider before doing so.

Spain Startup Visa: How to Prove Your Project Is Innovative - Travel And Tour World

In Spain, a startup isnt about big words, colorful presentations, or business plans. Its important to demonstrate a projects innovative nature with figures, graphs, metrics, research, testing results, and a strong team of specialists.

The Philippines Opens Doors to Remote Workers With Digital Nomad Visa

Applicants must be at least 18, work remotely using digital technologies, earn income exclusively from foreign employers or clients, hold valid health insurance, have no criminal record, and be nationals of countries offering reciprocal DNVs to Filipinos.

Panama will issue passports for qualified investors

This program grants permanent residency to foreign nationals who make significant investments in the country, whether through real estate investments, fixed-term deposits in Panamanian banks, or the purchase of securities listed on the Panama Stock Exchange.

Kuwait clarifies 5 cases for switching Visit Visa to Residency Permit

Middle East News: Discover the five specific situations in which visitors can switch from a visit visa to a residency permit in Kuwait, streamlining the immigration process and supporting family unification.

2026 FIFA World Cup: US Made Visa Process Faster

2026 FIFA World Cup fans should get their US visa faster thanks to FIFA Pass.

Slovenia Just Launched a Digital Nomad Visa

Slovenia launches a one-year Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers, highlighting safety, nature, fast internet and easy access across the country.

How a Work Permit Renewal Change Threatens Companies and Employees With Legal Troubles

Things just became even more complicated for companies employing foreign nationals, and for the people working here on specialized visas. The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced the end to automatic extensions of work permits that expire while their renewal applications were being processed.

Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper

Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals in 2025, including longer qualifying periods for indefinite leave to remain.

Georgia: Authorities Request Police Clearances on Ad Hoc Basis

Immigration practitioners have observed that immigration authorities in Georgia have, on an ad hoc basis, begun occasionally asking temporary residence permit applicants both first time and renewal applicants for police clearance certificates.