The number of work visas has fallen by more than 300 over the past two years.
Figures were given by Treasury Minister Chris Thomas in the House of Keys this week, in response to a question from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse.
The minister said 1,539 such visas were issued last year, down from 1,869 in 2024.
Mr Moorhouse wanted to find out how many people had arrived here without valid visas, but Mr Thomas replied it wasn't possible to say:
Mountain Road to remain closed for much of tonight
Police say the Mountain Road will be shut until around 11pm.
Expanded Superdrug opens next week!
A city centre store in Douglas says it's looking forward to doubling in size when it opens next week.
No-fly zone for Red Arrows TT display
Trying to join in with the Red Arrows this TT could see you spending five years in jail.
Douglas prom re-opens after crash
Police say part of Douglas has now re-opened following a crash this morning.
New bar and restaurant to open this weekend
The Island's newest bar and restaurant will throw open its doors this weekend.
Over £30k paid out for pothole damage since 2023
A total of 48 claims were made for damage from potholes in the past year.
Rapist to appeal his sentence this week
A rapist who was jailed for almost 19 years after carrying out a sustained attack on a woman is to appeal his sentence.
Horse trams suspended by promenade crash
Douglas Bay Horse Tramway says it's suspended tram services until further notice because of a crash this morning.
