Change log

Visa and tax rule changes: October 2025

2 official rule changes take effect in October 2025, popular countries first, each with its official source.

Spain: The deadline for the Democratic Memory Law option closed at 23:59 on 22 October 2025 after the one-year extension

The deadline for the Democratic Memory Law option closed at 23:59 on 22 October 2025 after the one-year extension; from 23 October 2025 consulates accept no new appointment requests.

In force from 22 October 2025, official notice of 30 September 2025 · Affects: Spanish Democratic Memory Law option (closed) · Official source: Consulado General de España en La Habana, Consulado General de España en Miami, Ministerio de la Presidencia, Justicia y Relaciones con las Cortes

South Korea: Job-seeking period is 1 year per grant, up to 3 years in total, replacing 6-month periods

Job-seeking period is 1 year per grant, up to 3 years in total, replacing 6-month periods; graduates aged 29 or under of world top-200 universities and TOPIK 6 holders in Korean studies are exempt from the points and financial tests.

In force from 29 October 2025, official notice of 27 October 2025 · Affects: Job Seeker (D-10) · Official source: Ministry of Justice

🇪🇸 Spain: The deadline for the Democratic Memory Law option closed at 23:59 on 22 October 2025 after the one-year extension

🇰🇷 South Korea: Job-seeking period is 1 year per grant, up to 3 years in total, replacing 6-month periods

Spain: The deadline for the Democratic Memory Law option closed at 23:59 on 22 October 2025 after the one-year extension

South Korea: Job-seeking period is 1 year per grant, up to 3 years in total, replacing 6-month periods