Travel

Chad has made its e-visa system mandatory from 11th May 2026 — all new visa applications must be submitted through the official evisa.td portal. Visas issued outside the portal become invalid after 21st May 2026.

From new trades certification requirements effective 1st May to expedited teaching credentials, proposed daylight saving time abolition, and a new immigration consultant registry — here is everything changing in Alberta right now.

Schengen visa processing times are now averaging 5 weeks — with some applicants waiting up to 12 weeks. Combined with reinstated internal border checks across multiple EU countries, European travel in 2026 requires more planning than ever before.

From 15th May 2026, Malaysia is reducing the appeal window for refused Employment Pass and Professional Visit Pass applications from 180 days to just 14 days — with no late submissions accepted under any circumstances.

Canada is preparing a significant structural change to how skilled workers transition from temporary status to permanent residency.…

Finland is proposing a mandatory citizenship exam covering Finnish society, law, and values as part of broader naturalisation reforms. Here is what the proposal involves and what the current requirements already are.

From 19th April 2026, New Zealand is updating Peak Seasonal Visa health insurance requirements to align with insurance products actually available in the market — removing a common barrier for seasonal workers and employers.

The Germany Opportunity Card does not count toward permanent residency — but your work permit does. Here is the full step-by-step timeline and every requirement you need to know.

Canada has launched a new permanent residence pathway targeting 33,000 temporary foreign workers already living and working in the country, with a focus on labour shortage sectors.

Once you submit your Germany Opportunity Card application, knowing how to track your visa status online and offline can reduce the stress of waiting significantly.