Asia-Pacific articles
Visa Ray guides and updates tagged Asia-Pacific.
Studying in Singapore: NUS and NTU rankings, courses, fees and how to apply (2026)
NUS ranks 10th and NTU 12th in QS 2027. See what they teach, what international students pay, how the MOE Tuition Grant works and how admission and the Student's Pass work.
2026-10-17 · 3 min read
Top universities in Australia for international students: rankings, courses, fees and how to apply (2026)
UNSW Sydney became Australia's top-ranked university in QS 2027. See courses, typical international fees, the student visa steps and admission timeline.
2026-10-15 · 3 min read
Singapore Employment Pass in 2026: minimum salary, COMPASS and what to expect
Singapore's Employment Pass minimum qualifying salary rose to SGD 5,800 in 2026. Learn how COMPASS scoring works and what employers and applicants should prepare.
2026-09-09 · 2 min read
Thailand cut its visa-free stay to 30 days: what travellers and remote workers should do
From 15 September 2026 Thailand's visa-exempt stay was reported cut from 60 to 30 days. Here is what it means for tourists, digital nomads and long-stay visitors.
2026-09-02 · 2 min read
Japan's Business Manager visa now needs JPY 30 million: what changed and who is affected
Japan raised the Business Manager visa capital requirement from JPY 5 million to JPY 30 million in October 2025. See the new rules and alternatives.
2026-09-01 · 3 min read
New Zealand just restructured its Skilled Migrant Category — here's what changed
On 24 August 2026, New Zealand moved its main skilled residence pathway away from a single points system toward pathways built around work experience and trade qualifications.
2026-08-26 · 1 min read