The Philippines Bureau of Immigration recently issued new regulations requiring all foreigners holding long-term visas—including 13A marriage visas and 9G work visas holders—to complete an Annual Report before leaving the country, otherwise, they will be prohibited from departing!The authorities emp
Recently, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration launched a special inspection operation targeting the chaos of "affiliated work visas," destroying multiple illegal intermediary networks, deporting dozens of Chinese with fake 9G work visas, and blacklisting them from entering the country for the next
Philippines, once hailed as a "springboard" for Chinese students to study abroad, is now being re-evaluated due to deteriorating security conditions. In July 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Education issued a study abroad safety alert through the Global Times, reminding students intending to study in
In recent years, a large number of Chinese students have gone to Thailand to study, but the "student visa" has gradually become a tool for some criminals to cover their identities and stay for a long time, causing serious security risks. The Thai Immigration Bureau is joining forces with multiple de
Recently, Cambodia's visa policy for Chinese citizens has continued to tighten, attracting the attention of many travelers and Chinese residents in Cambodia. According to feedback from several locals, the immigration and customs have become stricter in reviewing entry materials. Incomplete documents
The UAE government has recently launched a new long-term residency policy that directly binds crypto assets with identity rights. According to the new regulations, applicants only need to pledge TON coins (a cryptocurrency issued by Telegram's blockchain project) worth no less than $100,000 and pay
Starting from July 2025, the Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines will officially increase the express lane fees for all expedited processing services from the original 500 pesos to 1000 pesos, an increase of 100%. The new regulation has attracted attention from all sectors, especially affecting
Cambodia's visa policy has suddenly adjusted, causing widespread panic among the expatriate community in Cambodia. Multiple agents and industry insiders have confirmed that the Cambodian Immigration Department has completely suspended the processing of EB category work visas and other business visas
The Director-General of the Royal Thai Police, Police General Chakthip Chaijinda, announced that authorities are implementing a new round of stringent measures to curb foreign criminal gangs, especially those involved in prostitution-related transnational crime. For this purpose, the police have ini
The Tourism Department of Sri Lanka recently warned that foreigners from countries such as Israel, India, Russia, and Ukraine are engaging in business activities on tourist visas, allegedly violating regulations set by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).According to SLTDA policy, fo
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) in the Philippines has announced the official cancellation of its Special Resident Visa (ASRV) program. Gil Gianan Taway IV, President and CEO of APECO, stated that the visa policy "had no legal basis from the start" and revealed that n
Philippine Congressman Rufus Rodriguez from Cagayan de Oro City publicly opposes the proposed "ASEAN Unified Visa" plan, warning that the policy could be exploited by Chinese criminals as a convenient channel to infiltrate the Philippines, posing a serious threat to national security.This visa syste
Recently, rumors that "Harvard University has been disqualified from accepting international students" have attracted widespread attention on social platforms. According to unconfirmed news, the team of former U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked Harvard University's "Student and Exchange Visitor
Recently, there has been widespread speculation on Philippine social media that the Bureau of Immigration will abolish the "Alternative Special Resident Visa" (ASRV), causing strong concern among foreign nationals in the Philippines, especially the Chinese community. Many netizens have linked this t
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration recently announced the complete abolition of the so-called "Alternative Special Retiree's Visa Program" (ASRV), which was previously promoted as a fast track to obtaining residency in the Philippines, but is now officially characterized as an "illegal and baseles
The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia recently issued a notice clarifying the stay provisions of the mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Malaysia. According to the agreement, citizens holding ordinary passports from both sides can enjoy visa-free treatment, with each entry allowing a maximum
