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Portugal Tightens Immigration Law, Narrows Routes to Residence Permits
Portugal has enacted stricter immigration rules that limit the ways foreigners can obtain residence permits.
Tanzania eases visa access for US, Russia and Nigeria travelers, keeps restrictions on Niger, Mauritania and Iran
Tanzania has updated its visa policy, granting ordinary visa access to travelers from the United States, Russia and Nigeria while maintaining referral requirements for Niger, Mauritania and Iran.
Canada Increases Living‑Expense Requirement for International Students Starting September 2026
From September 2026 Canada will raise the minimum living‑expense amount that international student visa applicants must demonstrate. The change aims to ensure newcomers can cover basic costs while studying, and it affects all new study‑permit applications.
Africa's Visa-Free Travel Movement Is Growing. Could This Be The Continent's Biggest Tourism Shift?
Recent reports highlight how visa‑free policies in Rwanda, Ghana and Togo are encouraging more travel inside Africa, with officials saying the changes could boost tourism and intra‑African trade.