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NewsSpain ends automatic permit loss for absences over 183 days
The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that immigration authorities cannot deny residency renewals for non-lucrative or digital nomad permits based solely on time spent abroad. This decision effectively eliminates the mandatory six-month stay requirement previously needed to maintain legal status.
NewsSeoul expands OASIS modules for 60 points toward South Korea D-8-4 visas
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is expanding its Overall Assistance for Start-up Immigration System (OASIS) to help foreign nationals secure D-8-4 startup visas. The program now includes more specialized training and administrative support to streamline the path from business idea to legal residency.
NewsUK charges 10 pounds for ETA as Europe prepares for 20 euro ETIAS fee
Major destinations are shifting to mandatory digital travel authorizations for visa-exempt travelers. Travelers must now account for processing times and small fees for systems like ETIAS, ETA, and eVisa platforms before departure.
News200,000 Britons in Spain risk 90 day limit breaches under EES rules
British residents in Spain continue to navigate post-Brexit residency requirements and the transition from green certificates to TIE biometric cards. While most have secured status, new arrivals must now meet stricter third-country national income and healthcare thresholds.
NewsEU clears digital euro rules for 2029 launch to Greek merchants
The European Central Bank is moving closer to launching a digital euro to reduce reliance on US-based payment systems like Visa and Mastercard. For expats and nomads in Greece, this could eventually offer a government-backed alternative for local payments and cross-border transactions within the eurozone.
NewsPoland reclassifies Ukrainians as economic migrants under the CUKR route
Polish municipalities are tightening scrutiny on temporary protection applications, often reclassifying applicants as economic migrants. This shift reduces access to social benefits and complicates the residency path for Ukrainians seeking to remain in Poland long-term.
NewsHungary closes the guest worker route for all third-country nationals
A new government decree has suspended applications for the guest worker residency permit as Hungary initiates a broader overhaul of its immigration system. This move restricts one of the primary residence options for non-EU foreigners seeking to live and work in the country.
NewsJapan raises single entry visa fees 400% to 15,000 yen starting July 1
Japan may increase visa fees across the board for all tourist and residency visa categories.
NewsInvestigation targets Thailand immigration officers tied to $450 entry fees
Thai authorities are investigating 'bao guan' brokers who claim to guarantee entry for a fee following a surge in border denials. Travelers are warned that paying these unauthorized fees does not bypass intensified screening protocols that have already blocked 13,000 foreigners this year.
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