UK visa, settlement and sponsor fees to increase 6-7 % on 8 April 2026
Indian Carriers Issue Special Schedules and Advisories as West Asia Airspace Crisis Persists
Fuel shortage prompts temporary jet-fuel rationing at four Italian airports
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Turkmenistan Added Back to Abu Dhabi ‘Green List,’ Ends Quarantine for Arrivals
Abu Dhabi has reinstated Turkmenistan to its ‘Green List,’ effective 4 April 2026. Travelers from Turkmenistan now skip hotel quarantine, needing only PCR tests. The move trims rotation costs for energy firms and should reboot Etihad’s Ashgabat link, signalling further normalisation of UAE inbound travel protocols.
U.S. revokes visas and green cards of high-profile Iranian nationals
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cancelled the visas and, in two cases, the green-cards of four Iranian nationals he says support Tehran’s regime, arresting two in Los Angeles for deportation. The step extends a broader strategy of using visa revocation to punish perceived security threats and signals heightened compliance risk for employers with Iranian-linked talent.
Canada to Raise Permanent-Residence Fees on April 30 2026
IRCC has published a Canada Gazette notice confirming that all permanent-residence fees will rise on 30 April 2026, with economic-class principal applicants paying C$700 and the RPRF increasing to C$575. Employers and applicants should budget accordingly or submit applications before the new fees take effect.
MSWiA claims 96 % fall in irregular crossings from Belarus after year of "zero-tolerance" measures
MSWiA says attempted illegal entries from Belarus have plunged 96 % compared with 2022 after a year of emergency measures that suspend the right to claim asylum at the frontier, expand border infrastructure and authorise quick push-backs. Temporary checks on Poland’s borders with Germany and Lithuania will also remain. The news confirms that Warsaw’s hard-line approach is shaping mobility across the eastern flank of the EU and requires travellers and companies to prepare for continued controls.
Akasa Air Eyes Abu Dhabi Return but Extends Suspensions on Doha, Riyadh and Kuwait Routes
Akasa Air is evaluating a phased resumption of Mumbai/Bengaluru–Abu Dhabi flights after regional security disruptions but has prolonged its Doha, Riyadh and Kuwait suspensions to 12 April. The mixed signal underscores continued volatility in Gulf airspace and forces employers to plan around tight seat inventory for India-to-UAE traffic.
Petrobras Hike of 54.8 % in Jet Fuel Triggers New Round of Air-Fare Increases
Petrobras raised Brazilian jet-fuel prices by 54.8 % on 4 April, allowing only partial deferral of payment. Airlines say they will lift fares and cut marginal routes, while the government studies tax relief. Corporate travel budgets face immediate cost inflation.
Ontario Issues 759 Invitations in First Mining-Focused Provincial Nominee Draw
Ontario’s PNP invited 759 workers in mining and construction occupations, marking its first mining-specific draw. Employers gain a fast track to retain skilled trades and engineering staff, while nominees move a step closer to Canadian permanent residence.
Spain Opens Landmark Regularization Drive for Half-Million Undocumented Migrants
Spain has formally opened a three-month window (1 April–30 June 2026) to regularize an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants. Eligible applicants must prove they lived in Spain before 31 December 2025. The move is expected to ease labour shortages but creates urgent compliance tasks for employers and could strain immigration offices. Companies should identify affected staff and budget for back-payments immediately.
Biometric Checks Postponed for Eurostar and Eurotunnel Passengers as France Misses EES Deadline
France has told Eurostar, Eurotunnel and ferry operators that it will **not** collect fingerprints and facial images from UK passengers on 10 April because the hardware is still not ready, postponing the most disruptive part of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System. The decision heads off Easter-weekend chaos but underscores France’s wider struggle to meet EU border-digitisation deadlines.