Malaysia's Immigration Department attributes difficulties experienced by holders of Malaysian International Passports (PMA) with extended validity to issues within airline systems.

The Immigration Department in Putrajaya, Malaysia, detained a Pakistani man suspected of using the department's official logo and warning lights on his vehicle.

Malaysia's Immigration Department Director-General has stated that the department will not protect any officers or personnel involved in misconduct, promising strict action with no more warnings.

The Kedah Immigration Department arrested 81 undocumented migrants during 'Ops Sapu' at a construction site in Alor Setar on August 5.

The Immigration Department has commenced the phased rollout of the new Malaysian international passport in the states of Sabah and Sarawak.

Bali's Immigration Department has banned two Dutch expats from the island following accusations that their run club excluded local residents.

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all personnel of the Immigration Department to uphold integrity and reject corruption.

An elderly tourist from Hong Kong has been left in a coma following a quad bike accident in Japan. The Immigration Department is in contact with Chinese diplomatic services regarding the incident.

The Melaka Immigration Department detained six Myanmar nationals, including two young boys, during a raid on a grocery shop in Alor Gajah.

The Sarawak Immigration Department conducted 'Op Minyak' and 'Op Sel' operations around Kuching and Kota Samarahan, resulting in the detention of 24 foreign nationals.

The Immigration Department has intensified preparations for problem-free travel for Malaysians returning from Singapore to vote in the Johor election. Security has also been tightened for early voting, with police and Armed Forces personnel mobilized.

Canada's Immigration Department has suspended citizenship for 67 individuals identified as 'lost Canadians' as it reviews its citizenship by descent program, acknowledging that some certificates may have been issued without sufficient evidence.

The Sarawak Immigration Department, in a joint operation with other agencies in Kota Padawan, detained 18 foreign nationals, identified as Indonesians.

The Immigration Department of Malaysia stated that the actual number of refugees in the country is believed to be higher than the 200,000 figure reported by UNHCR.

The Migration Department of Lithuania granted Russian opposition representative Leonid Volkov a permanent residence permit on Friday, valid for five years.

All Immigration Department (JIM) counters nationwide in Malaysia, including those at Urban Transformation Centres (UTCs), will be shut until June 3 for the Agong’s birthday and Wesak.

The Lithuanian Migration Department announced that all its information systems and databases are protected, and personal data stored within them is secure and has not been illegally disclosed to third parties.

Personal data from the Lithuanian Registry Center was stolen through compromised accounts at the Migration Department, prompting a police and prosecutor investigation. The incident led to the temporary suspension of a data access verification tool and raised concerns among public figures and citizens about their exposed information.

The head of Registrų Centras, Adrijus Jusas, has resigned following a large-scale data theft, with opposition politicians now calling for ministers and Migration Department leadership to also take responsibility for the breach.

The Immigration Department in Malaysia has detained 24 foreign nationals during an anti-prostitution raid, as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities.

The Immigration Department in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, has detained 27 foreign nationals during raids on food premises for various permit-related offences.

The Immigration Department in Sarawak, Malaysia, arrested 17 foreigners in an operation conducted in Kuching as part of a crackdown on undocumented workers.

The Migration Department's customer service office in Kretinga, Lithuania, will be closed for at least four days following a plumbing accident.

Following a powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake off Japan's northeast coast, at least one major tour operator reported that 40 Hong Kong tour groups in Japan were safe. The Immigration Department is closely monitoring the situation.

The Immigration Department conducted a raid on a massage parlor in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, resulting in the arrest of 21 foreign nationals for various immigration offenses.

Canada's Immigration Department is sending letters to tens of thousands of refugee claimants, informing them they may not be eligible for asylum and, in some cases, advising them to leave immediately.

More than 100 individuals have been detained during recent factory raids conducted by the Immigration Department in Malaysia. The operations targeted undocumented workers.

The Johor Immigration Department in Malaysia conducted a raid on a luxury apartment, leading to the detention of four Chinese nationals found using fake Mexican passports.

Emergency services were called to the Migration Department in Vilnius after a sharp, suspicious smell spread throughout the building.

A Wolt recruiter in Cyprus reportedly threatened striking food delivery riders with termination and reporting to the migration department.

Young people can opt to make self-declarations to be exempted from producing proof of address to register as electors under a new Hong Kong government drive to boost voter numbers, lawmakers have been told. A commissioner for oaths will be stationed at each Immigration Department registration of persons office, where young people replace their juvenile identity cards with adult ones upon turning 18. The initiative was outlined as officials presented the 2026 voter registration campaign at...

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 20 people, including domestic helpers suspected of unlawfully providing services such as massages and manicures, in a crackdown on illegal labour. The Immigration Department said that it conducted a three-day operation across the city between Sunday and Tuesday, searching 19 target locations, including restaurants, care homes, hotels, commercial and industrial buildings and public places. Officers arrested 20 people, including 14 suspected illegal workers o...

A resident of Panevėžys, Lithuania, expressed outrage after discovering that clients at a Migration Department branch were being served in Russian, questioning if this practice is appropriate for a state institution.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 26 — The Immigration Department (JIM) has intensified enforcement at Ramadan bazaars nationwide to...

Visitor numbers in Hong Kong rose about 14 per cent during the Chinese New Year holiday but more residents left the city, while local retailers reported bumper sales of gold products. Some retailers reported single purchases worth millions of Hong Kong dollars within categories such as watches and jewellery, even as the broader retail recovery remained uneven. Immigration Department figures showed trips made by visitors – from mainland China and elsewhere – rose about 14 per cent year on year...

The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) has initiated the withdrawal of its senior officers who were previously deployed to the Immigration Department.

Malaysia's Immigration Department has set a maximum validity period of 10 years for Malaysian International Passports, offering free replacements due to overseas travel issues.

The Immigration Department of Malaysia has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a vehicle allegedly misusing the department's official logo.

László Róbert Mézes, a Hungarian journalist who has covered anti-government protests in Georgia, has been detained by the Interior Ministry’s Migration Department in Tbilisi and may face expulsion.

Malaysia's Immigration Department has clarified that UNHCR cards do not confer legal immigration status in the country. This statement aims to address misunderstandings regarding the cards' validity for residency.

The Malaysian Immigration Department has conducted 7,105 operations this year, inspecting 96,994 individuals and detaining over 41,000 illegal immigrants.

The Sabah Immigration Department has refuted viral claims alleging numerous deaths of Filipino detainees at one of its depots. The department issued a denial to counter the widespread misinformation.

Malaysia's Immigration Department is cracking down on the misuse of social visit passes by foreigners who are using them to work illegally. This initiative comes in response to a significant increase in such abuses.

Malaysia's Immigration Department confirmed that 266 foreigners from 40 countries residing in Johor's Forest City have valid travel documents, but further checks are ongoing regarding alleged Israeli links and compliance with entry requirements.

The Immigration Department is seeking public assistance to locate a 43-year-old local woman last seen in Semporna, who is needed to facilitate a Special Branch investigation.

Malaysia's Immigration Department has disciplined 81 officers and personnel since January for abuse of power and corruption.

The Immigration Department of Malaysia has detained a Bangladeshi man in Kuantan following a viral social media post alleging he possessed both Malaysian and Bangladeshi passports.

The Lithuanian Supreme Administrative Court ruled that Lithuania became responsible for an asylum seeker after the Migration Department failed to transfer the individual in time under the Dublin regulation.

The Kedah Immigration Department has detained a second suspect in connection with a migrant smuggling operation at Bukit Kayu Hitam.

Malaysia's Home Ministry, through the Immigration Department, is implementing a new refugee registration program. The initiative aims to improve management and enhance security related to refugees in the country.

The Malaysian Immigration Department is set to introduce 10-year passports, priced at RM350, with reduced fees for those over 60 and free issuance for disabled individuals.

An immigration department has issued a clarification regarding viral claims, stating that African individuals are not being specifically targeted.

The Malaysian Immigration Department has dismissed a total of 77 officers since 2022 as part of a crackdown on integrity breaches within the department.

Lithuanian police have confirmed that a large volume of registry data was stolen through accounts linked to the Migration Department. This incident represents a significant data breach affecting public records.

Lithuania's Prosecutor General's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into illegal attempts by third parties to access state data registers, with suspicions that over 600,000 registry extracts may have been leaked, causing damages of at least 111,000 euros.

Malaysia's Immigration Department will begin issuing a new passport with 94 enhanced security features on June 1, and the public is reminded not to use AI-generated photos in their applications.

The Immigration Department in Kuala Lumpur has arrested two Indonesian men suspected of operating a fake security stamp syndicate following recent raids.

Lithuania's Migration Department is warning of potential disruptions to its website and services next week, May 4-5, due to planned large-scale updates to the Lithuanian migration information system (MIGRIS).

The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle Indonesian migrants, charging RM3,500 per person. The operation involved the use of fake stamps and transit through Hat Yai.

The Immigration Department in Malaysia has busted a syndicate involved in exploiting foreign domestic workers in the Klang Valley, leading to the rescue of eight Indonesian women.

The Council of State has alerted the Migration department to a 'relaxation' in background checks for migrants, warning that a simple 'responsible declaration' of no criminal record, as per the decree, could lead to 'unrigorous and even irregular practices'.

The Malaysian Immigration Department arrested 79 Bangladeshi nationals during a factory raid in Perak over alleged misuse of visit passes.

The Malaysian Immigration Department has successfully busted a migrant smuggling ring known as 'Geng Ashraf' in Ampang, which was linked to RM2.4 million in profits.

Canada's immigration department has issued a warning that individuals submitting fake documents in visa applications could face a five-year entry ban, urging vigilance against scams.

A Hong Kong court has granted a one-year probation order to a senior Immigration Department assistant who was convicted of repeatedly choking his wife and young son during domestic disputes.

The Hong Kong Immigration Department conducted a crackdown on illegal employment, leading to five individuals being jailed and another 20 arrested after raiding 23 locations.

The Malaysian Immigration Department detained 9,497 foreign nationals for various visa misuse offenses, with citizens from Bangladesh and Thailand topping the list.

A Hong Kong Immigration Department senior assistant who repeatedly grabbed his wife and young son by their throats during disputes has been ordered to perform 200 hours of community service, with the…

Some Hong Kong residents stranded in the Middle East amid the US-Israeli attack on Iran have voiced frustration over repeated flight cancellations, rising hotel costs and dwindling phone data as they navigate rapidly changing emergency policies. As of Tuesday, at least 585 stranded Hong Kong residents had filed inquiries, including requests for information about itineraries and flight schedules, according to the Immigration Department. Four have since left the region. Data from aviation...

A former head of the Migration Department district office in Krasnogvardeisky, Adygea, was fined for issuing a forged identification document to a Ukrainian citizen.

A senior assistant at Hong Kong’s Immigration Department has pleaded guilty to repeatedly throttling his wife and five-year-old son during arguments, as heard in Kowloon City Court.

Hong Kong welcomed 10 per cent more visitors on the first day of Lunar New Year on Tuesday, with crowds continuing to flock to hiking trails and tourists packing border crossing checkpoints. The latest Immigration Department data showed that 153,383 visitors arrived in the city on Tuesday, representing about a 10.4 per cent increase compared with the same day last year. Of these, more than 120,000 came from mainland China. Inbound trips over the first two days of Lunar New Year totalled 265,140,...

The Malaysian Immigration Department Sarawak has apprehended 42 foreign nationals on suspicion of committing various immigration offenses.

The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) has dismantled a 'flying passport' syndicate in Johor, leading to the arrest of three individuals.

The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) arrested three Indonesian nationals and seized 119 forged passports during raids in Kuala Lumpur, dismantling a passport forgery syndicate.

The Lithuanian Migration Department has requested that the State Security Department (VSD) assess a potential threat to Lithuanian security posed by a Belarusian citizen residing in the country.

Migration Department branches in Kėdainiai will be temporarily closed on Tuesday.

Following revelations of a corruption affair within the General Directorate of Immigration, Luxembourg's Interior Minister Léon Gloden has commissioned an audit into the department.

A Melaka Immigration Department officer has pleaded not guilty at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court to seven bribery charges totaling RM1,950.

The Malaysian immigration department inspected 266 foreigners from 40 countries residing at a tech commune run by an ex-Coinbase executive, confirming they possessed valid travel documents while ongoing checks ensure compliance with other entry requirements.

The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department reported collecting RM10 million in compounds, with overstayers topping the list of 845 charges involving 801 foreign nationals.

The Malaysian Immigration Department raided two luxury condominiums in Kuala Lumpur that were reportedly being used as transit hubs for undocumented migrants.

John Ivison criticizes the Immigration Department's handling of the 'lost Canadians' debacle, suggesting that Minister Diab's explanation indicated a lack of clear oversight and responsibility within the department.

The Selangor Immigration Department successfully dismantled a syndicate specializing in forged documents during 'Ops Serkap,' leading to the arrest of the suspected mastermind.

The Malaysian Immigration Department announced the temporary closure of 71 passport service counters nationwide from June 26-30 for system maintenance.

The Malaysian Immigration Department has detained a total of 30,801 foreign nationals for various offenses in nationwide enforcement operations up to May 31.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that the Migration Department cannot avoid responsibility for a significant data leak from the Registry Center, which occurred through its employees' accounts.

The Malaysian Immigration Department has cautioned the public against using photographs generated or altered by artificial intelligence for passport applications, stating that such actions could lead to legal consequences.

Following police confirmation that residents' real estate data collected by the Register Center (RC) was leaked through the Migration Department, an incident investigation has been initiated to determine if institutions under the Ministry of Interior were involved.

The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) has announced a postponement of the much-anticipated rollout of a new Malaysian passport featuring additional security features.

The Sarawak Immigration Department (JIM) detained 39 undocumented migrants during enforcement operations in Kuching, Malaysia.

A client service branch of the Migration Department in Prienai, Lithuania, will temporarily suspend services on May 21. The closure is due to pre-planned electricity network maintenance work.

Sergejus Loiteris, a Russian technology company executive who drowned in the Volga River, has been confirmed to hold Lithuanian citizenship by the Migration Department.

The Lithuanian Migration Department has responded to concerns raised by Jasikevičius regarding the citizenship status of children. The department's statement addresses his apprehensions on the matter.

Ten individuals, including a senior Immigration Department officer, were arrested in an operation targeting a syndicate charging RM1,000 per head at the Kedah border. The arrests expose a human trafficking or illegal entry scheme.

The Immigration Department in Malaysia arrested 27 individuals, including a mastermind, in an anti-human trafficking operation in Kota Bharu.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) detained 69 foreign nationals, most of them w...

The Immigration Department in Kuala Lumpur has detained three Chinese nationals suspected of using forged MM2H stickers to facilitate US visa applications.

Nearly 6.5 million people are expected to pass through Hong Kong’s border control points during the upcoming Easter and Ching Ming Festival holiday, according to the Immigration Department.

Johor's immigration department highlights extensive land and maritime borders, along with evolving syndicate tactics, as key challenges in managing the region's security.

Kenya's immigration department is requesting Sh400 million to repatriate its citizens amidst the Middle East crisis, following the evacuation of 15 Kenyans from Iran via Turkey.

The Hong Kong Immigration Department has arrested 20 individuals, including 14 domestic workers and six employers, in a raid targeting illegal employment and domestic workers earning side income through services like massages or manicures.

The Lithuanian Migration Department announced that the number of Ukrainian war refugees residing in Lithuania has increased to 53,300 over the past year.

A Malaysian minister has called on the Immigration Department to enforce actions against tourists who overstay, as part of efforts to address the imbalance in tourist entry and exit figures.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) detained 13 foreigners in a special inspection...

The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) has recalled two senior officers from the Immigration department, indicating a significant internal personnel change.

An opinion piece from The Wall Street Journal argues for the necessity of an immigration department in America.