South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore
Visa Watch! South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore: week of 2 November 2026
Covers the week of 2 November 2026
This article covers the week shown above. Rules may have changed since then, so check the linked official source on each item before applying, paying or relying on a deadline.
South Korea
Rules changed
South Korea reportedly announces longer stays for parentage claimants and caregivers, 6 November 2026
The Korea Herald reported on 6 November 2026 that South Korea's Justice Ministry announced the measure that Friday. It covers foreign nationals born out of wedlock who are in Korea and have filed lawsuits against a Korean father or mother to establish parentage, plus their caregivers. Eligible applicants, including those who entered on short-term C-3 visas, can switch to a G-1-3 visa and stay longer while the lawsuit is pending; they may also be allowed to work. The ministry has not published the measure on its own pages yet, so check South Korea's official immigration guidance before applying
Reported in the news. The Korean government hasn’t published it yet, so check the linked report before you rely on it.
Reported by koreaherald.com: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10928498
Also checked this week, with nothing to report: China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan.
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