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NewsSouth Korea requires 2 year residency for foreign land buyers through Aug. 25
South Korea extended its Foreign Land Transaction Permit System for another year on Aug. 20, keeping pre-approval and two-year residency rules for foreign homebuyers in Seoul and much of Gyeonggi and Incheon through Aug. 25, 2027.
NewsSingapore adds passport autofill and 7 languages to SGAC on Aug. 26
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority updated the SGAC system with a refreshed interface and passport data autofill via the MyICA app. The digital arrival card now supports seven additional languages, simplifying the mandatory entry process for international travelers and expats.
NewsSouth Korea watchdog urges labor ministry to end E-visa deportations Aug. 20
South Korea's Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission has called for new legal safeguards to prevent the deportation of foreign workers due to administrative mistakes by their employers. This shift could provide greater security for E-series and other work-permit holders who currently face immediate status loss for errors outside their control.
NewsUnited States expands birth tourism screening to all nonimmigrant visas Aug. 6
A new executive order directs federal agencies to tighten screening for nonimmigrant visa applicants suspected of traveling to the U.S. to give birth. Travelers may face more intensive questioning regarding their medical plans and intent to ensure compliance with birth tourism restrictions.
NewsGhana ends manual filing for 260 dollar Emergency Entry Visas
The Ghana Immigration Service has ended manual processing for B1 business and B2 tourist visas under the Emergency Entry Visa scheme. All applicants must now apply and pay the $260 fee through the GIS Electronic Visa platform before arrival.
NewsVietnam opens VNeID registration to all legal entrants Sept. 28
Vietnam is expanding its VNeID electronic identification system to include all foreign visa holders, moving beyond the previous restriction to temporary residence card holders. Starting Sept. 28, travelers and expats can use the digital platform to manage residency registrations and access government services via a mobile app.
NewsFrance raises student visa funding floor to 877.50 euros a month
Non-EU students and long-stay visa applicants in France must now prove monthly funds of €877.50, up from the previous €615 threshold. The update also includes reinforced border controls and tighter immigration scrutiny for foreign residents entering the country.
NewsJapan weighs language course requirement for permanent residence applications
Japan has launched an expert panel to create a mandatory language and daily life adaptation program for medium- to long-term foreign residents. The government plans to integrate completion of this program into future residence status screenings and renewals.
NewsGyeonggi Province asks South Korea to grant foreign victims 0% interest loans
Gyeonggi Province is petitioning the central government to include foreign residents in financial and housing assistance programs for rental fraud victims. Currently, non-nationals are largely excluded from support despite being vulnerable to the 'jeonse' deposit system.
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