Israel | Asylum Seekers’ Visas No Longer Automatically Extended
The government of Israel has cancelled the automatic extension of asylum seekers’ visas. Asylum seekers in Israel now must renew their visas at the Population Authority
Read More »Israel | Consulate Strikes End
The Israeli Consulates worldwide have returned to operating normally after a long partial strike. The consulates will again issue work and visitor visas (for non-waivered
Read More »Switzerland | Expanded Access of the EasyGov Online Desk
As of December 15, Switzerland’s online desk for immigration services, EasyGov.swiss, has expanded access to include the following notification and application
Read More »UK | Government Warns of Holiday-Travel Delays
The UK government is preparing the border ahead of Border Force strike action set to begin on December 23. The government is working closely with the ports, airports, and
Read More »India | Random COVID Testing Resumes at Airports
The government of India has resumed randomly testing arriving international travelers for COVID-19. Heath Minister Mandaviya announced the new rule in Parliament; he also
Read More »UAE | Visit Visa Policies Updated
The UAE has updated its visit visa policies, requiring visa holders who wish to extend their visas to do so from outside of the UAE. The previously available option to extend
Read More »New Zealand | Expanded Green List and Other Immigration Changes Announced
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced changes to the country’s immigration settings, including an expanded Green List, which creates a
Read More »France | Government Presents Immigration Reform Bill
The French Government has presented a new immigration bill focusing on “firmness, simplification, integration, and labor.” However, the final version of the bill
Read More »Australia | Government Announces Changes to Skilled-Visa Processing
The Australian Government recently reformed how it will prioritize processing for different visa types, ending the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) and
Read More »Spain | Government Approves Start-Up Law, Nomad Visa
The Spanish government approved the Start-Up Law, which includes a Digital Nomad visa for remote international workers. The Startup Act encourages the formation and
Read More »China & Hong Kong Border to Reopen in January
According to recent reports from the South China Morning Post, the border between China and Hong Kong will fully reopen in January for the first time in three years. The
Read More »Ireland | Government Announces Travel Exceptions for Holiday Season
The government of Ireland has announced that travel is allowed on expired Ireland Residence Permit (IRP) cards from December 9, 2022, to January 31, 2023, provided a renewal
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