World News by Wild Rose

Mexico has suspended 2.2 million mobile lines that missed its phone registry deadline, and foreigners who live there, including Americans, face the same rule. The post Mexico Suspends 2.2 Million Lines Under Phone Registry appeared first on The Rio Times.

Saint Kitts and Nevis explained for newcomers: how the twin-island federation works, what it costs, and what it means for foreigners in 2026. The post Saint Kitts and Nevis Explained 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Tokyo, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)--The number of foreigners with specified skilled worker status of residence in Japan hit a record high of 444,256 as of the end of June, up 13.8 pct from the end of 2025, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan said Tuesday. Of them, those who have the Type 2 status, which is for workers with higher skills, increased 2.3-fold to 18,295. The specified skilled...

Taxes in Venezuela explained for foreigners in 2026: who is resident, why most expat earners hit the 34% band, how IVA and the 3% dollar levy work, and what the transition has and has not changed. The post Taxes in Venezuela for Expats 2026: What Foreigners Pay During the Transformation appeared first on The Rio Times.

Six licensed banks, a passport, a bank reference and proof of address: opening a bank account in Barbados is realistic for foreigners, but exchange control and a 2% foreign exchange fee shape how money moves. The post Opening a Bank Account in Barbados as a Foreigner 2026: Banks, Documents and FX Rules appeared first on The Rio Times.

Zimbabwe prices every visa and permit in US dollars. Here is who needs a visa, what work, investor and residence permits cost, and how permanent residence works. The post Zimbabwe Visa and Residency: Permits, Costs and What Foreigners Need appeared first on The Rio Times.

Most Western travellers enter Zambia visa-free, but working, investing or settling runs through a permit system with fees near US$1,000 and residence clocks measured in years. Here is how it works in 2026. The post Zambia Visa and Residency: Permits, Costs and the Path to Staying appeared first on The Rio Times.

Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics.

Face-based boarding at airports yet to start due to infrastructure gaps at airports; the pilot programme for international departures will run between October and December at Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai airports

Starting a company in Costa Rica means choosing an S.A. or an S.R.L. The notary, what a foreigner may own, the set-up bill and the annual charges. The post Starting a Company in Costa Rica: S.A. or S.R.L. for Foreigners appeared first on The Rio Times.

Freelancing in Costa Rica starts with your residency category, not your invoices. Article 80, the Caja, TRIBU-CR and the digital nomad limits, explained. The post Freelancing in Costa Rica: What Foreigners May Legally Do in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Expat communities in Costa Rica are easy to join and hard to count: where foreigners cluster, what the organised clubs charge, and how to meet Costa Ricans. The post Expat Communities in Costa Rica: Where They Are and How to Join appeared first on The Rio Times.

Some of the 30 foreigners, mostly Bangladeshi nationals, have remained in custody for more than five years

Buying property in Egypt as a foreigner in 2026: Law 230 of 1996 limits, why title often stays unregistered, real costs and the currency trail. The post Buying Property in Egypt as a Foreigner 2026 — Rules, Costs and Getting Money Out appeared first on The Rio Times.

Open bank account Morocco foreigner guide for 2026 — convertible dirham accounts, Office des Changes transfer rules, documents, fees and costly pitfalls. The post Open Bank Account Morocco Foreigner 2026 — Convertible Dirhams, Moving Money Out appeared first on The Rio Times.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has issued a withering rebuke to foreigners behaving badly in Thailand following a wave of scandals involving illegal businesses and landholdings including a cemetery, saying the cases have “gone too far” by breaching Thai law and hospitality. Facing mounting public backlash against illegal foreign ownership of swathes of the country enabled by endemic corruption, Anutin’s government has halved the visa-free entry period to 30 days for most countries and...

To open bank account in Mexico as a foreigner in 2026 you generally need a residency card. CURP alone buys only a capped basic account. The post Open Bank Account in Mexico as a Foreigner Now appeared first on The Rio Times.

Report reveals foreign nationals were misled with job offers, then forced into Russia's army upon arrival.

Learn how healthcare in Colombia for foreigners works: EPS enrollment rules, costs, and private insurance options for expats and visitors. The post Colombia Healthcare for Foreigners: EPS & Private Plans appeared first on The Rio Times.

Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.