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NewsGeorgia drops the 50,000 GEL turnover bar
New legislative updates exempt remote workers with non-resident clients from requiring a formal work permit. Additionally, the removal of the 50,000 GEL turnover threshold makes it significantly easier for digital nomads to qualify for long-term residency.
NewsWhat happened in TTDI and why it matters
Heavy storms and a collapsed retaining wall have caused significant flash flooding in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), a primary residential area for expats in Kuala Lumpur. Travelers and remote workers should expect severe traffic disruptions and limited access to local coworking spaces and cafes in the neighborhood.
News600 Denied Entries Signal a Crackdown at Colombia Border Transit
Colombia has implemented stricter real-time database checks and passenger profiling at major airports like Medellín. Travelers now face immediate expulsion and 10-year re-entry bans for security violations, signaling a shift toward more aggressive border enforcement for all foreign arrivals.
NewsOsaka lodging tax adds up to 15,000 yen for remote workers as minpaku growth stops
The rapid conversion of residential buildings into short-term minpaku rentals is displacing long-term residents near JR Osakajokoen Station. Expats and digital nomads in Osaka may face increased housing competition and higher monthly rents as landlords pivot to tourist-focused lodging.
NewsWhat Toshima’s minpaku rules mean now
Starting April 1, Tokyo's Toshima Ward will restrict short-term rentals to just 120 days per year and prohibit new applications in most residential areas. This significantly reduces flexible housing inventory for digital nomads and expats in popular hubs like Ikebukuro.
NewsMalaysia ferry routes to Langkawi stay capped at 3 daily sailings
Ferry services between Kuala Kedah and Langkawi have been reduced to just three daily trips, causing significant travel delays. This rationing impacts digital nomads and expats who rely on the island's ferry network for visa runs and regional travel.
NewsWhat Bali’s patrols are doing now
Indonesian authorities have initiated targeted immigration sweeps in high-density nomad hubs to enforce visa compliance. Travelers should ensure their stay permits match their activities as scrutiny on foreign behavior and documentation intensifies.
NewsThe "2026 State of Digital Nomads" Report Isn't Really About Digital Nomads
While Nomads.com currates many use stats about nomads, I find that the information and demographic are incredibly skewed and off. In this blog post, we explore everything that's 'right' about the report and everythig that feels ways off.
NewsFrance’s student visa now covers the whole degree
On or around April 20–21, 2026, France announced that long-stay student visas (VLS-TS) issued in India will now cover the full duration of the academic program (e.g., 2 years for a master’s, 3 years for a PhD), eliminating the previous requirement for annual renewals at the préfecture. This applies to Indian students for the September 2026 intake onward. Additionally, Indian passport holders now have visa-free airport transit at French hubs like Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle (no separate Airport Transit Visa needed for connections). These changes primarily affect students but simplify processes for eligible travelers.
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