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Yesterday, Wednesday February 18, 2026
China Adds UK and Canada to 30-Day Visa-Free Entry List
From 17 February 2026, citizens of the UK and Canada can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days. The policy—valid until 31 December 2026—aims to revive business travel and tourism and further normalise China’s borders after COVID-19. Mobility teams should revise travel procedures but remember that long-term work and study visas are still required.
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Feb 18, 2026
Belgium quadruples citizenship fee and tightens family-reunification rules
Effective 17 February 2026, Belgium increased its naturalisation fee from €150 to €1,000 and imposed stricter income, timing and age conditions on family-reunification visas. The changes raise the cost of becoming Belgian and make it harder for recent refugees and lower-salary sponsors to bring dependants, affecting talent retention and workforce planning for multinational employers.
Feb 18, 2026
Cyprus to Digitise Residence Permits in 2026 Push for 100 New e-Government Services
The Deputy Ministry of Research announced that residence-permit applications and renewals will go fully online this year as part of Cyprus’ plan to launch 100 additional e-government services. A revamped Digital Citizen app will let employers and assignees book biometrics, upload documents and receive real-time status alerts, dovetailing with forthcoming EU EES/ETIAS border systems. Shorter processing times and better compliance oversight will benefit companies relocating staff to Cyprus.
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