https://corridorvisa.com/changes Official visa policy changes with source, effective date, and last-verified timestamps. en Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://corridorvisa.com/changes/japan-consular-visa-fee-increase https://corridorvisa.com/changes/japan-consular-visa-fee-increase Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: 145 yuan (≈ the prior fee) · After: 715 yuan for the revised category (effective 1 July 2026) · Effective: 2026-07-01 · Source: https://www.shenyang.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_zh/cnfr_worklead_13.html https://corridorvisa.com/changes/china-japan-reciprocal-visa-fees https://corridorvisa.com/changes/china-japan-reciprocal-visa-fees Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: Previous China visa fees charged to Japanese citizens · After: From 14 Sep 2026 (in JPY): single 16,750 · double 25,100 · 6-month multiple 33,500 · 1-year multiple 50,250 · Effective: 2026-09-14 · Source: https://jp.china-embassy.gov.cn/zytz_0/202609/t20260911_12020349.htm https://corridorvisa.com/changes/new-zealand-online-visa-applications https://corridorvisa.com/changes/new-zealand-online-visa-applications Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: Some visitor and transit visa applications could be lodged on paper · After: From 1 Oct 2026 those applications must be submitted through Immigration Online (paper intake ceases for these categories) · Effective: 2026-10-01 · Source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre https://corridorvisa.com/changes/korea-e9-employment-visa-transfer https://corridorvisa.com/changes/korea-e9-employment-visa-transfer Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: E-9 workers were assigned to a specific site; transfer to another site permitted only in limited cases · After: Allowed to transfer to another site belonging to the same construction company (same employer) where the new site meets E-9 requirements · Effective: 2026-09-14 · Source: https://migration.uz/en/matbuot-xizmati/news.-news/news-.1434 https://corridorvisa.com/changes/thailand-halves-visa-free-stay-2026 https://corridorvisa.com/changes/thailand-halves-visa-free-stay-2026 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: 60 days · After: 30 days · Effective: 2026-09-15 · Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailand-halves-visa-free-stays-to-30-days-for-passport-holders-from-60-places-including-singapore https://corridorvisa.com/changes/china-visa-free-transit-expands-kz-vn https://corridorvisa.com/changes/china-visa-free-transit-expands-kz-vn Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: The 240-hour transit and Hainan 30-day visa-free schemes did not yet cover Kyrgyzstan or Vietnam · After: From 20 Aug 2026 both countries are covered — 240-hour transit now applies to 57 countries; Hainan 30-day entry to 61 · Effective: 2026-08-20 · Source: https://www.zj.gov.cn/col/col1229438211/art/2026/art_ccf41b01adb0452b9ed371c5908f75af.html https://corridorvisa.com/changes/egypt-digital-visa-on-arrival https://corridorvisa.com/changes/egypt-digital-visa-on-arrival Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: Paper visa on arrival at Egyptian airports · After: Digital QR visa on arrival; pilot at Cairo International Airport terminals · Effective: 2026-08-01 · Source: https://eg.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/lsfw/202608/t20260801_11996650.htm https://corridorvisa.com/changes/us-ends-duration-of-status-f-j https://corridorvisa.com/changes/us-ends-duration-of-status-f-j Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: Duration of status (D/S) — admitted for an unspecified period since 1978 · After: A fixed period of admission, up to a maximum of four years · Effective: unknown · Source: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026-07-16/trump-administration-issues-final-rule-end-foreign-student-visa-abuse https://corridorvisa.com/changes/australia-working-holiday-visa-expansion https://corridorvisa.com/changes/australia-working-holiday-visa-expansion Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: Subclass 417 Working Holiday not open to Cyprus, Finland, Germany or South Korea · After: From 1 Jul 2026 passport holders of Cyprus, Finland, Germany and South Korea may apply for 417 (ages 18–35); Uruguay added to Work and Holiday (462) with up to 1,500 places per programme year · Effective: 2026-07-01 · Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news https://corridorvisa.com/changes/cambodia-visa-free-pilot-china https://corridorvisa.com/changes/cambodia-visa-free-pilot-china Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: Chinese citizens needed an e-Visa or visa on arrival for Cambodia · After: Pilot 15 Jun–15 Oct 2026: visa-free, multiple entry, ≤14 days per entry; an electronic arrival card is still required · Effective: 2026-06-15 · Source: https://kh.china-embassy.gov.cn/lsfws/lsbh/202606/t20260620_11949230.htm https://corridorvisa.com/changes/sri-lanka-free-tourist-eta-40-countries https://corridorvisa.com/changes/sri-lanka-free-tourist-eta-40-countries Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: A paid tourist Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) was required · After: From 25 May 2026 the tourist ETA is fee-free for 40 nationalities incl. China, for 30 days; the ETA itself is still mandatory before travel · Effective: 2026-05-25 · Source: https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=60 https://corridorvisa.com/changes/india-e-arrival-card-mandatory https://corridorvisa.com/changes/india-e-arrival-card-mandatory Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: Paper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival · After: Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in · Effective: 2026-04-01 · Source: https://www.boi.gov.in/boi/whatsnew https://corridorvisa.com/changes/philippines-visa-free-chinese https://corridorvisa.com/changes/philippines-visa-free-chinese Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: Chinese citizens needed a prior visa for the Philippines · After: From 16 Jan 2026 visa-free for tourism/business, up to 14 days (pilot, ~1 year), via NAIA/MCIA; no extension or status change · Effective: 2026-01-16 · Source: https://ph.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/lsfw/202601/t20260122_11843596.htm https://corridorvisa.com/changes/turkey-visa-free-chinese https://corridorvisa.com/changes/turkey-visa-free-chinese Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before: Chinese citizens needed an e-Visa or sticker visa for Türkiye · After: From 2 Jan 2026 visa-free for tourism/transit, up to 90 days within any 180-day period; passport ≥6 months valid with a blank page · Effective: 2026-01-02 · Source: https://istanbul.china-consulate.gov.cn/lsfw/lsbh/202601/t20260112_11810960.htm https://corridorvisa.com/changes/mexico-visa-fingerprint-waiver https://corridorvisa.com/changes/mexico-visa-fingerprint-waiver Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Before: Short-stay visa applicants generally needed in-person fingerprint capture · After: Through 31 Dec 2026, fingerprinting is waived for short visas of ≤180 days (not for D/J1/Q1/S1/X1/Z residence-track visas) · Effective: 2025-12-18 · Source: https://mx.china-embassy.gov.cn/lsfw/zytz_145145/202512/t20251218_11775462.htm