World Immigration News

Immigration weekly update: October 30, 2025

Release Date: 2025-10-30
Media: Crown World Mobility
Summary: The United States will end automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents for most renewal applicants starting October 30, 2025. As a result, employers will need to more carefully manage work authorization timelines to avoid interruptions in employment.

China has introduced a new online visa application platform that requires applicants to complete forms and upload documents digitally before submitting their passports in person once preliminary review is complete.

Denmark has strengthened documentation verification for foreign nationals registering for a Civil Registration Number (CPR), especially regarding marriage certificates, which may now require legalization or apostille depending on the issuing country.

The GCC countries plan to introduce a unified tourist visa by late 2025, allowing travel across all six member states with a single visa.

Portugal has abolished its Work-Seeker Visa and intends to replace it with a new visa limited to highly skilled applicants, though implementation details are still forthcoming.

The United Arab Emirates has added new visit visa categories and updated requirements for several existing visas to attract global talent and support economic growth.

The United Kingdom has increased priority processing fees for sponsor license applications and related management requests.
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