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Australia to Use Ballot for Working Holiday Visa Extensions from 2026
Australia will introduce a ballot system for Working Holiday Maker visa extensions starting September 2026, reducing second year places from 57,000 to 45,000 and third year from 31,000 to 5,000. WHM and W&H visa holders accounted for about 17% of net overseas migration in 2024-25.
Qatar Issues Free 30-Day Tourist Visa for 47 Countries Starting Sept 2026
Qatar has announced visa-free 30-day tourist visa access on arrival for citizens of 47 countries starting September 2026. South Africa is the only African country included on the list.
Singapore Tourism Board and Messe Berlin Renew Asia-Pacific Partnership
The Singapore Tourism Board and Messe Berlin signed a Memorandum of Understanding at InnoTrans Berlin 2026 to extend Messe Berlin’s presence in Asia Pacific. The agreement expands Messe Berlin’s event portfolio and supports Singapore’s Tourism 2040 targets.