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NewsEgypt sets $15 flat administrative fee for all visas starting Jan. 1
Egypt approved a government decree establishing a unified $15 fee for entry and transit visas alongside select consular services. The standardized pricing applies to foreign visitors entering the country and applicants using Egyptian diplomatic missions abroad. Travelers and remote workers should account for the new baseline consular charges when planning future visits.
NewsEgypt imposes 38.5% phone tax after 90 days of local SIM use
Egypt has introduced a new 90-day validity limit on local SIM cards issued to foreign visitors upon arrival. The regulatory update also ends customs duty exemptions on imported personal mobile devices. Travelers and remote workers staying beyond three months must prepare for telecom renewals or international eSIM alternatives.
NewsIt's Official: 60 days drop to 30 for Thailand visa-exempt arrivals on Sept. 15
Thailand published new immigration rules in the Royal Gazette that reduce the standard visa-free tourist stay from 60 days to 30 days starting 2026-09-15. This affects travelers from 60 countries and territories, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong, so nomads and expats relying on long visa-free stays should check whether they now need a visa or extension plan.
NewsStandard visitor visa applicants must use New Zealand digital portal starting Sept. 24
Immigration New Zealand is phasing out its legacy application system for visitor visas in favor of the enhanced Immigration Online platform. Group and tour escort visitor applications transition on Aug. 24, followed by most visitor visa categories on Sept. 24.
NewsNamibia launched investor permits valid up to 5 years on Sept. 1
Namibia introduced the Employment Permit to Conduct a Business on Sept. 1 for foreign investors. It runs up to five years, against two for a General Employment Permit, and applications start with NIPDB.
NewsCourt ruling confirms 3.8% tax on United States expats with no foreign credits
A US federal appellate court confirmed that tax treaties do not permit foreign tax credits to offset the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax. The ruling leaves American expats residing in countries like Canada and France subject to double taxation on foreign investment returns.
NewsMalaysia limits multiple-entry visas to 31 nationalities and ends them for leisure trips
Effective Sept. 1, Malaysia restricted multiple-entry visas to citizens of 31 approved countries and removed general tourism from eligible travel purposes. Travelers can now only obtain multiple-entry visas for business, medical, wedding, or cruise-related activities. Nomads and frequent visitors must now rely on single-entry tourist visas or specialized long-term passes.
NewsCanada extends 21 day Ebola quarantine and entry bans through Sept. 28
Canada has extended emergency border screening and travel document restrictions for foreign nationals arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected regions. Impacted travelers face mandatory health checks and entry scrutiny at Canadian ports of entry.
NewsPortugal resumes 100% EES biometric scans for non-EU arrivals Sept. 6
Portugal will begin collecting biometric data from 100% of non-EU citizens subject to EU Entry/Exit System checks starting Sept. 6. Non-EU digital nomads and visitors entering the country should anticipate longer border processing times during arrival.
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