New Zealand’s Online Immigration System Delays
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has stated that there is unusually high demand on its online system causing difficulties for some users attempting to submit applications for
Read More »Lithuania to Increase Immigration Fees
The government of Lithuania has approved increased fees for immigration services, including for the issuance and renewal of passports, identity cards, residence permits and
Read More »Japan to Exempt Qatari Citizens from Short-Stay Visa Requirements
The Consular Affairs Department at the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the Japanese authorities are due to activate the system of Japanese visa exemption
Read More »Ireland Amends Citizenship and Naturalization Laws
Effective July 31, 2023, the Irish government has implemented significant amendments to citizenship and naturalisation law in Ireland, contained in the Courts and Civil Law
Read More »Finnish Consultate Services to Transfer from St. Petersburg to Moscow
Effective September 1, 2023, the customer service counter at the Finnish Consulate general in St. Petersburg, Russia, will be closed. This follows the Russian government’s
Read More »Estonia Posted Worker Registration Changes
Effective July 17, 2023, Estonia posted worker notifications must be submitted in TEIS, the self-service platform of the Labour Inspectorate. Previously, employees posted to
Read More »China Announces Measures to Facilitate Immigration
China’s Ministry of Public Security has announced 12 measures to facilitate immigration and entry-exit applications. The measures, effective August 1, 2023, include the
Read More »Brazil and Mexico Agree to Mutual e-Visa System
The governments of Brazil and Mexico have agreed to establish a mutual e-visa system, with a view to eventually resuming the visa waiver agreement between the two countries.
Read More »Russia E-Visa Now Available for EU and Schengen Area
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that European Union and Schengen Area nationals are now eligible for an e-visa to travel to Russia under facilitated rules
Read More »UK Home Office Updates for the EU Settlement Scheme
The UK Home Office issued new updates for the EU Settlement Scheme. New information for pre-settled status holders on what will happen to their status when it is due to
Read More »Portugal to Allow Certain Permanent Residence Permits to Renew Automatically
The Portuguese government announced that foreign nationals with a residence permit expiring by September 30, 2023, will be able to renew them automatically, instead of going
Read More »Spain to Allow Temporary Residence Permit Holders to Renew, Even After a 6-Month Absence
The Spanish Supreme Court has nullified a clause in Spain’s immigration rules which permitted the authorities to cancel a temporary residence permit if the holder spent
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