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NewsNon-citizen traders in Kenya have until Dec. 8 to fix legal status
Kenya has granted foreign business operators a 90-day grace period to regularize their work permits, immigration status, and local trade licenses. Foreign entrepreneurs and self-employed expats must ensure their legal status is fully compliant before strict enforcement begins.
NewsMandatory EES checks now required at all external Schengen borders
On 6 September 2026, the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) emergency flexibility measures expired, meaning Schengen states can no longer routinely suspend biometric data collection at busy border points.[10][6] Non‑EU travellers, including British passport holders, now face mandatory biometric registration on every entry and exit, with longer processing times and fewer options for relaxation during peak congestion.[6][10] Digital nomads and expats should plan for slower queues at external Schengen borders and factor in extra time for flights and cross‑border trips.
NewsEU bans return ticket cancellations and sets 250 euro delay payouts
The European Commission’s transport page states that the EU has advanced a landmark agreement to modernise and strengthen air passenger rights across the EU, and it also lists new Commission proposals to simplify regional, long-distance, and cross-border travel planning while improving rail-passenger protection. For travelers who move between Western European countries, this is relevant because it points to a broader EU-level change affecting how cross-border trips and compensation rules are handled.[2] This is a policy-development item rather than an immediate operational rule change, and the
NewsRenew your Qatar visa on arrival online to avoid passport center visits
Qatar's Ministry of Interior has transitioned visa-on-arrival extensions entirely online through its official website. Foreign visitors and digital nomads can now renew their authorized stays digitally without booking in-person appointments at passport service centres.
NewsIrish citizens now pay 34 euros for Pakistan tourist visas
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs published an updated visa fee schedule for Irish citizens under its revised visa framework. The changes establish new rates across tourist, business, and transit visa categories for short and long-term stays. Irish travelers and expats should review the updated pricing before submitting entry applications.
NewsThe country of Georgia ends immediate permanent residence for spouses in Sept. 1 rule shift
Starting Sept. 1, Georgia enforces stricter documentation rules for foreign nationals applying for residence permits. Applicants must now provide official proof of legal stay, and certain categories require verified evidence of in-country legal income sources.
News150,000 euro state fund route replaces Latvia property investment on Sept. 15
Latvia will end residence permits tied to real estate purchases and subordinated bank deposits on Sept. 14 under its new Immigration Law. Investors can still use the company share capital route, and the law adds a 150,000 euro state fund option that opens once the fund is set up.
NewsGhana customs may charge duty on extra phones, but not automatically
Ghana's Customs Division warned on Sept. 2 that travelers arriving with more than two mobile phones could face commercial import charges, then clarified on Sept. 3 that extra phones do not automatically attract duty.
NewsColombian and Israeli travelers regain 90 day visa-exempt access Sept. 1
Israel and Colombia have agreed to restore reciprocal visa-free travel effective Sept. 1. Colombian citizens will no longer need a consular tourist visa to enter Israel, though the mandatory ETA-IL digital authorization still applies. Israeli travelers can also enter Colombia under standard visa-exempt tourist rules.
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