Malaysia Expatriate Services Division restarts iKad issuance
Effective October 24, 2023, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia has begun issuing the i-KAD to ESD-registered holders of
Read More »Kyrgyzstan Announces Visa-free Entry for Certain Citizens of China and India
The Kyrgyzstan government has introduced visa-free entry for up to seven days for nationals of China and India holding long-term multiple-entry visas issued by the United
Read More »Kazakhstan Enters Visa-free Agreement with China
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has announced that the agreement on the mutual exemption from visa requirements between China and Kazakhstan, signed on May 17,
Read More »Iceland Launches New Online Immigration Service
Iceland’s Directorate of Immigration has launched a new website providing immigration information. The “Service Web” offers detailed information about visas,
Read More »Denmark Updates Calculation of Residence for Short-Term Track
SIRI has updated the guidelines for calculating residence under the short-term track, within the Fast Track Scheme. Under the short-term track, applicants can be granted a
Read More »Costa Rica and Honduras Resume Visa-Free Agreement
As of October 24, 2023, the governments of Costa Rica and Honduras have reinstated the visa-free entry reciprocity the two countries shared. The policy is effective
Read More »UK Electronic Travel Authorization Available for Qatari Nationals
Effective October 25, 2023, applications are open for the electronic travel authorization (ETA) required for nationals of Qatar traveling to the UK on or after November 15,
Read More »EU Announces New ETIAS Timeline
The European Council has announced a new timetable for the implementation of the Entry/Exit system and the ETIAS online travel authorization system. The Entry/Exit system
Read More »China Relaxes Visa Policy for Macau Residents
Effective October 25, 2023, foreign national residents of Macau can apply for multiple-entry visas for mainland China with extended validity. According to the
Read More »Australia Shares More Eligibility Information for New Visa Pathway for UK Citizens
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has issued more information about the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP), part of the
Read More »Finland Implements Temporary Protection Extension for Ukrainian Nationals
Finland is implementing the extension of the temporary protection mechanism agreed by the Council of the European Union on September 28, 2023. The temporary protection
Read More »Ireland Immigration Service Issues Processing Timeline Reminder Ahead of Holidays
Ireland’s Immigration Service Delivery has notified its customers that the Immigration Services Registration Office at Burgh Quay in Dublin is currently experiencing a
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