Spain Extends Medical Degree Recognition Period for Non-EU Healthcare Workers
The Spanish Ministry of Health has extended the recognition process period for professionals holding medical degrees from non-EU countries. Medical professionals from non-EU
Read More »UK and Türkiye Partner on Immigration
The governments of the UK and Türkiye announced a partnered effort to address migration. Highlights Turkish law enforcement officers will step up joint operations to tackle
Read More »Greece Golden Visa Minimum Doubles
In December 2022, it was announced that the investment minimum for Greece’s Residency by Investment scheme would increase from €250,000 to €500,00 to obtain a
Read More »The UK Ukraine Extension Scheme Eligibility Window is Extended
The Ukraine Extension Scheme is open to some Ukrainian nationals and their family members who have, or previously had, permission to be in the UK. The eligibility window now
Read More »EU Migration Reforms Delayed
On July 26, 2023, the representatives of the 27 European Union member states met to discuss the rules for migration and asylum but failed to come to an agreement on key
Read More »Immigration Processing Delays Expected in Egypt
Egypt’s Ministry of Manpower and other select government agencies will work remotely every Sunday through August. As a result, processing times for work permits are
Read More »Certain Foreign National Minors May be Eligible for Residence in Japan
On Friday, August 4, 2023, Japan’s Justice Ministry announced that non-Japanese minors born, raised, and educated in Japan may be eligible for special permission to
Read More »China Reinstates Multi-Entry Visa for US and Canada
US and Canadian citizens with a 10-year multi-entry visa for China issued before March 28, 2020, can again use their visas. Visa holders can apply for a three-year extension
Read More »UK Issues Stricter ‘Good Character’ Standards
Effective July 31, 2023, the UK government has introduced stricter “good character” rules for citizenship applications from convicted criminals who have received prison
Read More »Saudi Arabia Launches E-Visa Waiver for UK Nationals
Effective immediately as announced on August 3, 2023, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a new Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) for nationals of the United
Read More »Philippines’ PEZA Travel Requirements Change
Effective August 1, 2023, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) no longer requires foreign nationals and their dependents holding PEZA visas to obtain a Travel Pass.
Read More »Philippines e-Visa to Soft-Launch in China
The Department of Foreign Affairs will soft-launch the Philippines e-Visa System in Philippines foreign service posts in China on August 24, 2023. The Philippine e-Visa will
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