Poland to reopen Kuźnica and Bobrowniki border crossings with Belarus on 17 November
China warns citizens to avoid travel to Japan amid escalating Taiwan-related row
Czech Republic Tops 1.1 Million Foreign Residents as Ukrainian Protection Scheme Expands
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Australia’s new MD 115 student-visa directive reshapes the game for Indian applicants
Ministerial Direction 115, effective 14 November, ranks Australian student-visa files by the risk rating of the education provider, introducing higher fees and tighter onshore rules. Indian applicants will see faster or slower outcomes depending on their chosen university, pushing counsellors and employers to prioritise low-risk institutions.
Federal Budget Signals Deep Cuts to Temporary-Resident Admissions From 2026
Canada’s 2025 budget will cut temporary-resident admissions by nearly 300,000 starting in 2026 and trim permanent-resident targets slightly. Ottawa says the move will relieve housing and service pressures, but businesses fear deeper labour shortages.
UK to replace permanent refugee status with time-limited protection
The Home Secretary will introduce legislation that scraps automatic permanent residence for most refugees and replaces it with renewable 30-month permits. The move aims to deter irregular arrivals but will create major operational and integration challenges for employers and local authorities.
Palma Airport Sets November 19 ‘D-Day’ for EU Biometric Entry-Exit System
Palma Airport will flip the switch on the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System on 19 November, requiring UK and other non-EU travellers to register fingerprints and facial data instead of getting a passport stamp. The move tightens enforcement of the 90-day rule and foreshadows the coming ETIAS travel authorisation, creating new compliance points for business travellers and their employers.
Major Chinese airlines waive change and refund fees on Japan routes after foreign-ministry warning
After Beijing’s 14 November safety notice, Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and four other mainland carriers introduced free change and refund options for all Japan-bound tickets issued before 15 November, covering travel until year-end. The waivers help businesses avoid sudden cost spikes but signal how quickly geopolitical tension can disrupt East Asia flight schedules.