Germany's cabinet approved a bill to use AI in processing asylum, visa, and residence permit applications, aiming to speed up procedures. The legislation, which still needs parliamentary approval, has drawn criticism from human rights groups concerned about privacy, algorithmic bias, and discrimination risks.
Eligible Filipino passport holders can now get a UAE visa on arrival starting June 25, simplifying entry for tourists and business travelers. This move reflects strong bilateral ties and the large Filipino community in the UAE.
Japan is set to raise fees for residence permit changes and renewals by up to tenfold, a move framed as 'beneficiary burden.' The proposed changes, part of a revised immigration law, could significantly impact foreign residents and their families, with costs for renewals and permanent residency permits potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of yen.
An ex-Chinese soldier has told how he escaped a Myanmar scam hub after scaling a wall, applying cow dung to mask his scent and subduing an armed guard. Yang Lei, from northeastern China, shared the thrilling story of his escape after he arrived safely back in China. Yang said he led a tour group of 10 people to Thailand, near the Thai-Myanmar border, in mid-March. The local tour guide he hired did not have a legal residence permit and tried to bypass border control, leading the group to bump...
He added that as of the end of October 2025, Europeans submitted 2,275 applications for temporary residence permits in Russia, and today this figure stands at about 3,400
