Regional Alerts
Stay informed with our timely updates on legislative changes and policy developments affecting global mobility programs worldwide.
MAY 12, 2026
Australia | Global Mobility
Federal Budget 2026/2027 summary
The 2026/2027 Australian Federal Budget signals one of the most significant shifts in Australia’s tax settings in decades. Proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms will be particularly important for mobile employees, especially those who own residential properties.
MAY 8, 2026
Japan | Immigration
Immigration reform 2026-2029: Key changes and what they mean for employers and individuals
Japan is implementing a series of significant immigration reforms from April 2026 through to 2029, impacting work visas, permanent residency, naturalization, border controls and application fees. Overall, these changes reflect a clear shift toward a more selective, compliance-driven immigration system, with stricter eligibility requirements, higher documentation standards, increased costs, and enhanced pre-arrival screening.
MAY 6, 2026
Malaysia | Immigration
Introduction of MIDA Expatriate System by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority
Effective 1 June 2026, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will centralise the processing of expatriate applications for companies in the manufacturing sector and selected services sectors through a single platform, the MIDA Expatriate System (MES). The move aims to streamline processing, reduce administrative duplication, and strengthen consistency and security across applications. The MES will handle all stages of the process including company registration, expatriate post approvals, relevant Pass approvals, and ePass issuance for companies under the purview of MIDA. For companies that do not fall within the purview of MIDA, the process for its expatriate application remains unchanged.
APRIL 30, 2026
Thailand | Immigration
e-Work Permit processing update now extended until 28 July 2026
Further to our latest alert on the e-Work permit system (extended until 28 April 2026), the Thai authorities have isued a further processing update to extend arrangements until 28 July 2026.
APRIL 20, 2026
Vietnam| Immigration
Pre-arrival declaration for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese
Effective April 15, 2026, all foreigners and overseas Vietnamese must submit a pre-arrival declaration when entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City. This is currently a pilot program and will be implemented at other immigration checkpoints in the future.