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NewsLong-stay visa holders skip biometric checks as EU EES goes live
While the EES will record millions of non-EU travellers, certain categories are not recorded in the system. Border checks for travellers from these categories remain as usual – they need to show the ID or passport together with their long stay visa or residence permit. No fingerprints or facial scans are required.
NewsAustralia cuts card fee to 0.3% putting nomad travel insurance at risk Oct. 1
New Reserve Bank of Australia interchange fee caps are expected to eliminate or significantly reduce the travel insurance bundled with Australian credit cards. Expats and long-term travelers relying on these policies will likely need to purchase independent coverage as banks cut costs.
NewsEU alignment prompts Montenegro to enforce Nov. 1 visa for 5 nations
Montenegro is aligning with EU rules by requiring visas for citizens of Russia, Belarus, China, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Travelers from these nations who hold valid US, EU, or Schengen residency permits remain exempt from the new requirements.
NewsAviate launches global gate predictions for Android travelers July 27
Android users now have access to Aviate, a flight tracking tool designed for frequent international travelers. The app provides indoor airport navigation, turbulence forecasts, and a unique feature that detects Starlink Wi-Fi availability on specific aircraft.
NewsVietnam begins real-time data sharing for all foreign residents Sept. 15
Decree No. 286/2026/ND-CP establishes a unified coordination mechanism between Vietnam's security, defense, and foreign affairs ministries. This system enables real-time tracking of visa issuance, entry-exit history, and residence status to enforce immigration controls more strictly.
NewsCanada holds permanent resident targets at 380,000 as economic share hits 64%
Canada's new Immigration Levels Plan stabilizes permanent residency targets and aims to reduce the temporary resident population to 5% by late 2027. These changes signal a more restrictive environment for digital nomads and temporary workers seeking to transition to long-term status.
NewsItaly restricts citizenship by descent for claims filed after March 28
Italy's Constitutional Court upheld the 2025 limits on citizenship by descent, so claims filed from March 28, 2025 face stricter generational and connection rules while earlier claims keep the old framework.
NewsJapan requires income above national average for Permanent Residency Oct. 1
Starting April 2027, Japan will tighten permanent residency requirements by requiring applicants to earn more than the national household average. Foreign residents must also meet specific pension contribution thresholds to qualify for long-term status.
NewsThailand extends permits for 770,000 migrant workers by 1 year
The Thai government has extended stay and work permissions for migrant workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam to prevent legal status expiration. While the move targets manual labor sectors, it signals a broader administrative effort to streamline foreign worker documentation and stay permissions across the country.
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