Spain | Nomad Visa Formally Launches
The Spanish government approved the Start-Up Law, which includes a Digital Nomad visa for remote international workers. The Digital Nomad visa will permit foreign nationals
Read More »Finland | Benefits for Temporary Protection Extended to 2024
The Finnish government has announced that the residence permits granted as part of the temporary protection will be extended automatically until March 4, 2024. All residence
Read More »UK | Immigration Skills Charge from Jan. 2023
From January 1, UK Employers may be required to pay an ‘immigration skills charge,’ an additional fee when they sponsor a candidate applying for a Skilled Worker
Read More »Israel | Grant Program for Ukrainian Refugees to End
Israel’s temporary order authorizing a monthly “adjustment grant” for new immigrants fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will end in February. The
Read More »China Suspends Short-Term Visa Ban for Japanese and South Korean Nationals
On January 10, the government of China announced it would temporarily suspend issuing short-term visas to Japanese and South Korean nationals. This suspension results from
Read More »UK | Passport Fees to Increase in February
The UK Government will increase passport renewal fees from February 2, 2023. Fees for a standard UK-made online application will increase from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults
Read More »UAE | Video Conference System Launches for Visa Processing
The United Arab Emirates General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA) will offer a video conferencing system to complete the visa application
Read More »Thailand | Health Measures Updated for Travelers
The government of Thailand has announced new public health requirements for travelers, effective January 10, 2023. Key Changes Proof of vaccination is no longer required.
Read More »Japan | Temporary Measures for Travelers from China
Japan is applying temporary measures to those entering Japan from China. After 00:00 JST on January 12, 2023, all those entering Japan via a direct flight from China
Read More »Germany | Right to Residence Begins
From January 1, 2023, new immigration laws come into effect in Germany. Highlights Right to Residence gives nearly 140,000 foreign nationals living in Germany under a
Read More »EU Council Recommends Members Require COVID Testing for Travelers from China
The EU Member States met on January 4 to discuss COVID-19 travel requirements for travelers departing from China. The President of the Council of the European Union released
Read More »Australia | Working Holiday Visa – Work Limitation Extension
The Working Holiday (Subclass 417) visa and Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa relaxation of the 6-month employment limitation has been extended. Under normal
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