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Corridor news, visa updates, and practical guidance for candidates and employers.

01 Jun 2025 · Europe Permit

Work in Bulgaria 2025: 50,000 Jobs Open for Foreign Workers – Full Visa Guide Inside

Bulgaria urgently requires 50,000 foreign workers across various sectors in 2025. The tourism industry is particularly affected, struggling...

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31 May 2025 · Europe Permit

China Grants Visa-Free Entry to 9 Countries Starting June 2025 – Full List & Travel Info.

New Visa-Free Policy : Starting June 1, 2025, China will allow nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay to enter without a v...

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31 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Indonesia Visa Update 2025: In-Person Visits Now Required for All Extensions

New Rule Enforced : Starting May 29, 2025, Indonesia requires all foreign nationals to appear in person at immigration offices to extend the...

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31 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Ontario’s 2025 Immigration Reforms: What Canada PR Applicants Need to Know

New Immigration Rules : Ontario has introduced new immigration rules in 2025 to attract skilled workers and address labor shortages. Focus o...

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30 May 2025 · Europe Permit

France Leads Schengen Visa Requests in 2024 with Over 3 Million Applications — Top Nationalities Revealed

🌍 France remains the most popular Schengen visa destination, attracting over 3 million applications in 2024. 📈 This marks a 17% increase c...

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30 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Germany Tightens Immigration Rules in 2025: Family Reunification Suspended & Citizenship Process Toughened.

🏛️ Germany has announced significant changes to its immigration policies under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A two-year suspension...

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30 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Saudi Arabia Halts Block Work Visas for 14 Countries Until June 2025 — Who’s Affected & Why

🚫 Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of block work visas for nationals from 14 countries. 📅 The suspension is effective unti...

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29 May 2025 · Europe Permit

New Zealand Opens eGates to 11 More Countries: Check If You’re Now Eligible

New Zealand has expanded its eGate system to 11 new countries. Eligible travelers can now use automated gates for faster immigration process...

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29 May 2025 · Europe Permit

U.S. Suspends Student Visa Interviews: Social Media Checks and Entry Rules Tighten

The U.S. has paused all new student and exchange visa interviews worldwide. Existing appointments remain valid, but no new slots are being a...

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29 May 2025 · Europe Permit

UK Approves 5.4 Million ETAs: See the Top 20 Countries Sending the Most Travelers.

The UK has approved over 5.4 million Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) since their introduction in 2023. The United States leads with...

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28 May 2025 · Europe Permit

JESTA Unveiled: Japan’s New Electronic Travel Authorization for 71 Visa-Exempt Countries Explained

Introduction of JESTA : Japan has introduced the Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization (JESTA) for travelers from 71 visa-exempt...

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28 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Malaysia’s ePASS 2025: Everything Foreign Workers Need to Know About the New Digital Work Visa System

Malaysia Introduces ePASS : The Malaysian government has launched the ePASS, a digital Employment Pass, to streamline the work visa process...

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28 May 2025 · Europe Permit

U.S. Visa Crackdown 2025: Why International Students Risk Deportation and How to Stay Compliant

Increased Scrutiny on Student Visas : The U.S. government has heightened scrutiny on international student visas, warning of potential depor...

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27 May 2025 · Europe Permit

France Unveils 2025 Shortage Occupation List: 80+ In-Demand Jobs Now Open to Foreign Workers

🇫🇷 France has published its 2025 shortage occupation list, opening over 80 job roles to foreign workers. 🏗️ The list includes high-demand se...

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27 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Lesotho Grants Visa-Free Access to All EU Citizens: Big Boost for Travel and Diplomacy

🇱🇸 Lesotho has approved visa-free entry for citizens of all European Union countries. 🤝 The announcement was made during the Lesotho-EU Par...

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27 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Saint Kitts and Nevis Introduces ETA System Starting May 26, 2025: What Travelers Need to Know

🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for all visa-exempt travelers. 🗓️ The new rule took effect...

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26 May 2025 · Europe Permit

EU to Roll Out New Entry/Exit System Across Schengen Zone in 6 Phases Starting October 2025

🛂 The EU is launching a new Entry/Exit System (EES) to modernize border control. 📅 The rollout begins in October 2025 and spans 6 months ....

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26 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Germany Approved 1.29 Million Schengen Visas in 2024 — Here’s How to Apply in 2025

📈 Germany granted 1.29 million Schengen visas in 2024, marking a 4.7% increase from 2023. 🏆 The approval rate improved to 85.41% , up from...

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26 May 2025 · Europe Permit

US Selects 120,141 H-1B Visa Applicants for FY 2026 Amid Sharp Drop in Applications

📉 H-1B visa applications for FY 2026 dropped by 25% , totaling 358,737 . 🧑‍💼 Only 120,141 applicants were selected, marking a 27% decline...

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25 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Finland to Limit Job Search Period for Foreign Workers to 3 Months Starting June 2025 – What You Need to Know

📅 From June 2025 , foreign workers in Finland will get 3 months to find a new job after losing employment. 👩‍💼 Specialists and EU Blue Ca...

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25 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Philippines Offers Visa-Free Entry for Indian Citizens – Choose Between 14 & 30-Day Stay Options

🇮🇳 The Philippines now allows Indian citizens visa-free entry for 14 or 30 days . 🏖️ The 14-day visa-free stay is available to all Indian to...

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25 May 2025 · Europe Permit

UAE Launches New Visit Visa for Job Seekers and Short-Term Workers from June 30, 2025 – Key Details Inside

✈️ Starting June 30, 2025, the UAE will offer visit visas for job seekers and short-term workers. 🗓️ You can choose visa durations of 60, 90...

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24 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Japan Relaxes Student Visa Rules in 2025: New Opportunities for Post-Study Work & Immigration

🎓 Japan’s Global Education Ambition : Japan aims to host 400,000 international students by 2033, having already welcomed over 312,000 by Ma...

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24 May 2025 · Europe Permit

Schengen Border Controls Reinstated in 2025: Full List of Affected Countries, Dates & Travel Guidelines

🚨 Temporary Border Checks Reinstated : Several Schengen countries have reintroduced internal border controls in 2025 due to security, migra...

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