Australia: From 1 July 2026, skilled visa income thresholds will be increased by 3.8%

From 1 July 2026, indexation changes will be as follows:

• The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) will increase from AUD76,515 to AUD79,423. This will impact nomination applications for the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186).

• The Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will increase from AUD141,210 to AUD146,576. This will impact nomination applications for the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482).

• The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase from AUD76,515 to AUD79,423. This will impact nomination applications for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187).

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EU: The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on June 23 adopted its position on the single currency package

The digital euro would offer citizens and businesses a private, secure and innovative way to pay, while reducing reliance on non-EU providers.

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China unveils action plan to better utilize foreign investment

China's commerce ministry, alongside other government departments, released an action plan on 22 June Monday to stabilize and optimize foreign investment utilization.

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New Zealand: Final details about changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa and work to residence visas

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is announcing final details on changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) ahead of these changes taking effect on 24 August 2026. 

In addition, INZ is also announcing changes to the wage rate rules for work to residence visas.

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Switzerland lifts visa restrictions on Ethiopia

Under the Schengen Association Agreement, Switzerland has decided to lift the visa restrictions it has applied to Ethiopia since April 2024. 

The Federal Council adopted the measure at its meeting on 12 June, following a decision by the Council of the European Union (EU) to reinstate certain visa requirements for Ethiopia in response to the country's improved cooperation on returns.

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New Zealand: New and updated post-study work visa options

A new Short-term Graduate Work Visa and extending Post Study Work Visa eligibility is introduced to better align graduate pathways with New Zealand’s skills needs.

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Vietnam: Health declaration notice for Viet Nam-bound travellers

All inbound and outbound travellers shall be subject to health declaration from July 1, 2026, according to the Government's Decree No. 165/2026/ND-CP.

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Ireland: Changes to acknowledgement of posted documents

ISD are currently receiving a high number of applications and postal items. From now on, as part of this adjustment, ISD will not issue acknowledgements for documents or letters sent by post. This includes additional documents and queries about the progress of your application.

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Denmark: New digital application for those who are applying for a residence permit as an accompanying family member in Greenland

On 11 May 2026, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) launches a new digital application, GL2. 

You can use this application to apply for a residence permit in Greenland as an accompanying family member. This means that as of today, you can complete and submit your application directly on newtodenmark.dk.

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European Parliament: AI Act: deal on simplification measures, ban on “nudifier” apps

The agreement between EU co-legislators aims to make it easier for providers to comply with the AI Act, while maintaining its main provisions and risk-based approach.

Early Thursday morning, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on amending certain rules within the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act as part of the digital omnibus package.

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