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US to establish permanent visa bonds for nationals of 50 countries
US to establish permanent visa bonds for nationals of 50 countries
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
The US will make its visa bond programme permanent for business and tourist applicants from 50 countries, with consular officers able to require bonds of up to US$20,000.Japan moves to expand immigration agency and tighten oversight
Japan moves to expand immigration agency and tighten oversight
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
More officers will be hired to tackle unlawful stays and reduce screening delays, while experts review admissions policy and language and life-skills education.Japan plans immigration staff increase amid heavy workload
Japan plans immigration staff increase amid heavy workload
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Japan's immigration agency is set to gain about 200 employees next fiscal year to tighten enforcement and speed up status-of-residence screening.Thailand probes alleged broker fees over entry guarantee claims
Thailand probes alleged broker fees over entry guarantee claims
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Officials say tighter airport checks have pushed entry refusals past 13,000 this year as a panel examines alleged broker payments.Japan unveils new crackdown plan on illegal foreign residents
Japan unveils new crackdown plan on illegal foreign residents
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi says Japan will target illegal work, forged residence cards and junkyard operators under a new immigration package.Thailand steps up South America hantavirus checks, no suspected cases
Thailand steps up South America hantavirus checks, no suspected cases
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Officials say travellers from 13 South American countries must report and give symptom histories before immigration, with 470 screened since Saturday (May 9, 2026).German “Mr Spray” arrested in Bangkok over Koh Phangan graffiti spree
German “Mr Spray” arrested in Bangkok over Koh Phangan graffiti spree
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
Thai immigration police arrested a 58-year-old German national, dubbed “Mr Spray”, at a hotel in Bangkok’s Sao Chingcha area on February 4, after he allegedly spray-painted political slogans at more than 40 locations on Koh Phangan.Malaysia uses thermal drones in immigration raids, Myanmar workers majority of arrests
Malaysia uses thermal drones in immigration raids, Myanmar workers majority of arrests
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Malaysian authorities have conducted immigration raids targeting undocumented foreign workers, using drones equipped with thermal imaging technology to locate individuals hiding in buildings.Singapore to bar flagged travellers before take-off from Jan 30
Singapore to bar flagged travellers before take-off from Jan 30
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
Singapore’s ICA will issue No-Boarding Directives from Jan 30, 2026, ordering airlines to deny boarding to barred or ineligible travellersUS to suspend visa services for 75 countries, including Thailand
US to suspend visa services for 75 countries, including Thailand
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
The US State Department has announced the suspension of visa processing for 75 countries, including Thailand, effective from January 21, as part of a review of immigration procedures.