Vietnam expanded eligibility for its VNeID electronic identification system, allowing foreign nationals who legally enter or reside in the country to obtain digital identity accounts.

The Republic of Korea will reform its region-specific visa program for 2027 and 2028 in order to better address labor shortages in specific locations.

On August 20, 2026, China announced the expansion of its visa-free entry or transit permissions to include nationals of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam.

Chile's National Migration Service (SERMIG) introduced a new digital Work Authorization (Habilitación Laboral) process tool for foreign naitonals seeking employment in Chile.

Belgium will replace its current Registration Certificate ("orange card") with a more secure passport-style booklet beginning Sept. 28, 2026, though the change will not affect residence rights or ...

Belgium introduced new regulations for cross-border workers, replacing rules dating back to 1981 and establishing new requirements for workers residing in neighboring countries and the United Kingdom.

Iceland issued new guidelines for processing new collective protection applications related to the war in Ukraine, effective August 23, 2026, without affecting individuals who already hold collective ...

The government introduced the new permit specifically for qualifying investors and businesspersons as part of its efforts to streamline investment-related immigration processes. Key features include: ...

The U.S. Department of State has resumed Diversity Visa (DV) issuance after a federal court order ended the pause that had been in effect since December 2025.

A federal judge vacated the State Department's policy suspending immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the policy violated federal immigration law and exceeded Secretary ...