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NewsSouth Korea grants Chinese nationals 5-year and 10-year C-3 visas
South Korea has expanded its multiple-entry visa program for eligible Chinese travelers, offering validity periods of 5 or 10 years. This change simplifies repeat visits and reduces the administrative burden of frequent visa renewals for long-term travelers and business professionals.
NewsHong Kong treats remote work as employment requiring Top Talent Pass or GEP status
Hong Kong has updated its guidance to confirm that foreign nationals physically present in the city require authorization to work, even for remote roles. This affects digital nomads and expats who must now ensure they hold a General Employment Policy or other valid work visa to remain compliant while working from the territory.
NewsNetherlands allows family of highly skilled migrants to stay abroad 8 months
Accompanying family members of highly skilled migrants can now remain outside the Netherlands for up to 8 months if the main permit holder is abroad for work. Additionally, the MVV entry visa process has been simplified for new residence permit applicants.
NewsUnited maintains 3 weekly Mongolia flights from Tokyo starting April 30
United Airlines is relaunching seasonal service to Ulaanbaatar, significantly improving access for travelers connecting through Japan. The route simplifies logistics for nomads and tourists looking to visit Mongolia during the peak summer season.
NewsFrance orders ANEF to fix residence portal within 6 months
France’s top administrative court has mandated the government to resolve technical failures on the ANEF digital platform. The ruling aims to end persistent outages that have blocked expats from submitting residence permit applications and work authorizations.
NewsHong Kong expands GEP and IANG extension window to 3 months before expiry
Hong Kong now lets GEP and IANG holders apply to extend their stay up to three months before it expires, up from four weeks, though they must still leave when their stay ends if the extension is pending.
NewsThailand airport fees jump 50% to 1,120 baht starting June 20
The Association of Thai Travel Agents warns that a strengthening baht and reduced flight routes are increasing the cost of visiting and living in Thailand. Travelers and expats may face higher ticket prices and less favorable exchange rates for local expenses.
NewsMalaysia targets scam syndicates with stricter 187-arrest border screening
Malaysian authorities are reporting an increase in transnational crime syndicates exploiting the country's visa-exemption policies. Travelers and expats should expect stricter scrutiny at border checkpoints and potential enforcement shifts for visa-free arrivals.
NewsJapan studio rents climb to 107,000 yen squeezing digital nomads
Listed rents in Tokyo’s 23 wards have reached record levels, with the sharpest increases hitting the small apartments typically favored by single nomads and newcomers. This surge in housing costs makes finding affordable long-term accommodation increasingly difficult for foreigners relocating to the Japanese capital.
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