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Canada Spousal Open Work Permit Changes Effective January 2025

As of January 2025, Canada limits spousal open work permits to those married to high-skilled workers or specific students. Dependent…

South Africa to Launch Mandatory Digital Visa System in September 2025

South Africa’s new ETA digital visa system starts in September 2025 for tourists and later expands to work and residency…

US Visa Fees to Increase Under Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Law

Effective July 8, 2025, US visa fees rose sharply with a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee and ESTA increase to…

Europe’s Golden Visa Programs Restructured Amid Real Estate Restrictions

Golden Visa programs change in 2025 as Hungary launches Guest Investor Residence Permit; Portugal removes real estate options; Spain ends…

China Opens Visa-Free Travel to Citizens of 75 Countries for 30 Days

China’s new visa-free policy effective July 2025 allows 75 countries' citizens to visit up to 30 days without a visa.…

TON’s UAE Golden Visa Mishap Highlights Need for Legal Reviews

The TON Foundation’s July 2025 UAE Golden Visa announcement for Toncoin holders was denied by regulators. UAE law excludes digital…

₹1 Crore Insufficient for UAE Golden Visa but Buys a Mercedes in Dubai

₹1 crore falls short of the standard UAE Golden Visa's ₹4.5 crore investment requirement. The July 2025 nomination-based model enables…

Is INR 23.3 Lakhs Enough for UAE’s New Golden Visa in 2025?

UAE’s new Golden Visa permits lifetime residency via a nomination system and INR 23.3 Lakhs fee. It favors skilled professionals,…