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From Visa Runs to QR Codes, Thailand’s Expats Face New Digital Reality

Thailand's entry requirements have shifted toward a mandatory digital system (TDAC) and biometric tracking, making stay patterns more visible to…

Golden Visa, Portugal’s Presidential Runoff, Chega Pose Limited Risk

Portugal heads to a presidential runoff in February 2026 between António José Seguro and André Ventura. While political rhetoric has…

Third Circuit Overturns Order Blocking Mahmoud Khalil Arrest and Deportation

A Third Circuit panel ruled 2-1 that district courts cannot intervene in certain deportation cases, reversing a block on the…

Malaysia to Double Minimum Salary Requirement, Limit Employment Durati…

Malaysia is raising the bar for foreign professionals with new Employment Pass rules starting June 2026. Key changes include doubling…

UAE Unveils ‘fast Track’ Biometric App to Clear Immigration in 90 Seconds

The UAE Fast Track app allows travelers to enroll biometric data on their phones to use automated Smart Gates at…

NRIs in the UAE: Tax-Free Income, Real Estate Growth, and Residency

The UAE offers significant local tax advantages, including no personal income or capital gains tax. However, for U.S. tax residents,…

Iran briefly closes airspace to most flights as US tensions escalate

A five-hour closure of Iranian airspace on January 15, 2026, has triggered ongoing travel disruptions. Despite the reopening on January…

Lufthansa Extends Tel Aviv Overnight Cancellations Through Jan 31, 2026

Lufthansa Group has extended its suspension of overnight flights to and from Tel Aviv through January 31, 2026. While Ben…