China Suspends Short-Term Visa Ban for Japanese and South Korean Nationals
On January 10, the government of China announced it would temporarily suspend issuing short-term visas to Japanese and South Korean nationals. This suspension results from
Read More »UK | Passport Fees to Increase in February
The UK Government will increase passport renewal fees from February 2, 2023. Fees for a standard UK-made online application will increase from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults
Read More »UAE | Video Conference System Launches for Visa Processing
The United Arab Emirates General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA) will offer a video conferencing system to complete the visa application
Read More »Thailand | Health Measures Updated for Travelers
The government of Thailand has announced new public health requirements for travelers, effective January 10, 2023. Key Changes Proof of vaccination is no longer required.
Read More »Japan | Temporary Measures for Travelers from China
Japan is applying temporary measures to those entering Japan from China. After 00:00 JST on January 12, 2023, all those entering Japan via a direct flight from China
Read More »Germany | Right to Residence Begins
From January 1, 2023, new immigration laws come into effect in Germany. Highlights Right to Residence gives nearly 140,000 foreign nationals living in Germany under a
Read More »EU Council Recommends Members Require COVID Testing for Travelers from China
The EU Member States met on January 4 to discuss COVID-19 travel requirements for travelers departing from China. The President of the Council of the European Union released
Read More »Australia | Working Holiday Visa – Work Limitation Extension
The Working Holiday (Subclass 417) visa and Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa relaxation of the 6-month employment limitation has been extended. Under normal
Read More »Singapore | Understand the Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) Pass
The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is a personalized pass tied to the individual and gives the holder greater employment flexibility: ONE Pass holders can
Read More »Israel | New Immigrant Passport Policy Proposed
The Israeli government has proposed a shift in passport policy, which currently grants a passport upon obtaining citizenship, to instead require proof of having settled in
Read More »Developing: Countries are Implementing COVID Testing Requirements for Chinese Travelers
Published Dec. 28, updated Jan. 6, 2023: Following a significant spike in COVID-19 infections and the easing of border restrictions and other mitigation strategies in China,
Read More »Croatia | Joining Schengen in 2023
Croatia will join Europe’s open travel zone, Schengen, from January 1, 2023. This means that people will not have to stop for border checks as they pass between Croatia
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