Saudi Arabia to Implement e-Visas for 12 More Countries
The Saudi Arabia general Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a circular to airlines extending the replacement of visa stickers with printed e-visas to visas issued
Read More »Japan Expands Specified Skilled Worker Routes
The Japanese government has expanded the Specified Skilled Worker (ii) (SSW-2) route to workers in nine additional industries. Industries eligible for the SSW-2 route will
Read More »China to Compensate Holders of COVID-19 Suspended 10-Year Visas
The Chinese government has announced that it will compensate holders of 10-year visas for the suspension of their visas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Holders of 10-year
Read More »Saudi Arabia Launches Business Visit Visa for Investors
Saudi Arabia has announced a Business Visit Visa for investors to travel to Saudi Arabia. Different from a traditional Business Visit Visa, this visa does not require proof
Read More »China Reinstates Visa Free Travel for Singapore, Brunei
From July 26, 2023, China will reinstate visa-free entry for 15-day visits for citizens of Singapore and Brunei. What to Expect Citizens of Singapore and Brunei can visit
Read More »Singapore Employment-Pass Self-Assessment Tool Launches August 2023
From August 1, 2023, employers and employment agents can use an enhanced Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) to obtain an indicative outcome, including COMPASS scores for Employment
Read More »New Visa Services Platform for Visa applicants in India
US consulates in India are shifting to a new customer service center platform to assist visa applicants. From July 25 – 28, 2023, the US Travel Docs website appointment
Read More »Israel to Permit Entry to All US Citizens at Ports of Entry
Last week, Ambassadors from the U.S. and Israel signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to set conditions for Israel to enter the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. The MOU will
Read More »UK Ends Visa Free Travel for Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu
On July 19, 2023, the UK Home Office imposed a visa requirement on nationals of Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu, effective 3pm on July 19, 2023.
Read More »UK Home Office Issues Immigration Rule Changes
On July 17, 2023, the UK Home Office published a statement of changes to the immigration rules. According to the accompanying explanatory memorandum. Below are highlights of
Read More »Russia Changes Requirements for Highly Qualified Specialists
According to a new Russian law dated July 10, 2023, the expected change to the minimum salary level for highly qualified specialists (HQS) will take effect on March 1, 2024.
Read More »Poland Ends State of Epidemic Emergency
On July 1, 2023, Poland’s government cancelled the state of epidemic emergency and, as a result, the following COVID-related immigration extensions and other
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