Sweden Blue Card Threshold Update
From August 28, 2023, the salary threshold for the Sweden Blue Card is 57,450 SEK/month. The EU Blue Card gives citizens of a non-EU country the right to live and work in
Read More »Sweden Announces New Salary Threshold for Work Permits
The new threshold for a work permit in Sweden will be 27 360 SEK/month. The changes are proposed to enter into force on November 1, 2023. Full time or part time will not be
Read More »China to Add New Functions for Foreign Nationals to Online Immigration Platform
According to China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA), starting from October 9, 2023, the government service platform of NIA will add more functions for
Read More »China Announces New Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card
The National Immigration Administration of China (NIA) held a news conference on September 15 to announce a new version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of the
Read More »Italy to Increase Migrant Detention Periods
The Italian government, following an ongoing surge of migrant arrivals, will pass a measure to increase the period of migrant detainment ensuring that people who will not be
Read More »UK Planned Increase for Immigration Fees to take Effect October 2023
Subject to UK Parliamentary approval, the immigration and nationality fees will increase from October 4, 2023. In July, the government announced a 15% increase in the cost of
Read More »Sweden Introduces New Work Permit Process
The Swedish Migration Agency has decided to introduce a new model for handling work permit-related matters. It is also establishing units for international recruitment. In
Read More »Slovakia’s Border and Foreign Police Offices Closed for Most of September
From September 11-30, 2023, Slovakia’s Border and Foreign Police offices will be closed and most immigration processing will be suspended. The only applications which
Read More »Singapore Ministry of Manpower Requires Proof of Accomodation for Certain Work-Permit Holders
From September 19, 2023, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will require employers in the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) sectors to provide proof
Read More »Panama Introduces Tougher Immigration Rules In Response to Irregular Migration
Panama’s immigration authorities have announced measures, effective September 8, 2023, in response to an increase in irregular migration. Among the new measures are
Read More »Kuwait Announces Zero-Debt Requirement for Permit Renewals
The Kuwait Interior Ministry has announced that, effective September 10, 2023, foreign nationals wishing to renew their residence permits must first ensure that they have
Read More »Ireland Issues New Application for Extension of Student Permission
The Ireland Domestic Residence and Permissions Division (DRP) has introduced an application form for Extension of Student Conditions. Non-EEA national students should note
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